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Photonic Network Communications

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.27

h-Index

2024-2025

 48

Rank

2024-2025

 14645

SJR

2024-2025

 0.368

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Photonic Network Communications
Abbreviation Photonic Netw. Commun.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Computer Networks and Communications (Q3); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Hardware and Architecture (Q3); Software (Q3)
h-index 48
Overall Rank/Ranking 14645
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.368
Impact Score 2.27
Publisher Springer Netherlands
Country Netherlands
ISSN 1387974X, 15728188
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1999-2025




Aim and Scope


This journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presenting research results, major achievements, and trends involving all-optical communication networks. This is the first and only journal that focuses primarily on photonic networks. It reports results on all topics related to these networks.

Coverage includes network and system technologies; network and system architectures; network access and control; network design, planning, and operation; interworking; and application design for an all-optical infrastructure


About Photonic Network Communications


Photonic Network Communications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Computer Networks and Communications (Q3); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Hardware and Architecture (Q3); Software (Q3). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Photonic Network Communications is 14645. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.368. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 48. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Photonic Network Communications journal is 1387974X, 15728188. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Photonic Network Communications is cited by a total of 255 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Photonic Network Communications Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Photonic Network Communications is 2.27, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Photonic Network Communications IF is decreased by a factor of 0.61 and approximate percentage change is -21.18% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Photonic Network Communications Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Photonic Network Communications is 2.27. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Photonic Network Communications. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.27
2023 2.88
2022 1.93
2021 2.10
2020 2.41
2019 1.99
2018 1.42
2017 1.34
2016 1.29
2015 1.01
2014 1.56

Photonic Network Communications h-index


  Table Setting

Photonic Network Communications has an h-index of 48. It means 48 articles of this journal have more than 48 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Photonic Network Communications ISSN


The ISSN of Photonic Network Communications is 1387974X, 15728188. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Photonic Network Communications Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Photonic Network Communications is 14645. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.368. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Photonic Network Communications by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.368
2023 0.346
2022 0.325
2021 0.358
2020 0.396
2019 0.372
2018 0.258
2017 0.264
2016 0.249
2015 0.256
2014 0.261

Ranking of Photonic Network Communications by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 14645
2023 14413
2022 14364
2021 13116
2020 12225
2019 12379
2018 15189
2017 14546
2016 15299
2015 14868
2014 14381

Photonic Network Communications Publisher


Table Setting

Photonic Network Communications is published by Springer Netherlands. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1999-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Photonic Network Communications is Photonic Netw. Commun.. This abbreviation ('Photonic Netw. Commun.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Photonic Network Communications


If your research field is/are related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Computer Networks and Communications (Q3); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Hardware and Architecture (Q3); Software (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Photonic Network Communications?

Photonic Network Communications latest impact IF is 2.27. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.88 (2023) and 1.01 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.84 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Photonic Network Communications?

The Photonic Network Communications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.368, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.396 in 2020 and the lowest being 0.249 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Photonic Network Communications over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.84.


What's the latest h-index of the Photonic Network Communications?

The latest h-index of the Photonic Network Communications is 48.


Who's the publisher of the Photonic Network Communications?

The Photonic Network Communications is published by the Springer Netherlands, with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Photonic Network Communications?

The Photonic Network Communications is currently ranked 14645 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 12225 in 2020 and its lowest position of 15299 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Photonic Network Communications?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Photonic Network Communications is Photonic Netw. Commun..


Is the "Photonic Network Communications" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Photonic Network Communications is classified as a journal that the Springer Netherlands publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Photonic Network Communications?

The Photonic Network Communications encompasses the following areas:

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Software

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Photonic Network Communications?

The Photonic Network Communications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1387974X, 15728188.


What's the best quartile of the Photonic Network Communications?

The best quartile for the Photonic Network Communications is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Photonic Network Communications?

The Photonic Network Communications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1999-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Photonic Network Communications

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.27
2023 2.88
2022 1.93
2021 2.10
2020 2.41
2019 1.99
2018 1.42
2017 1.34
2016 1.29
2015 1.01
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