What is the Impact Factor of Frontiers of Optoelectronics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Frontiers of Optoelectronics is 4.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Frontiers of Optoelectronics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Frontiers of Optoelectronics is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.013 (Q1) and an H-index of 41.

Who publishes Frontiers of Optoelectronics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Frontiers of Optoelectronics is published by Higher Education Press and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. It operates under a Diamond Open Access model, exempting authors completely from Article Processing Charges ($0 USD APC).

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Frontiers of Optoelectronics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Frontiers of Optoelectronics is "foe". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS ESCI Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #4,809Diamond OAGold OADomestic Journal

Frontiers of Optoelectronics

Acronym:foe

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Identifier (ISSN):2095-2759(Print)/2095-2767(Online)

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Publisher:Higher Education Press and Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.2↓ -1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Frontiers of Optoelectronics

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.013

#4,809

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

41 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ2

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

25articles/year

100% Gold OA•71.43% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Frontiers of Optoelectronics seeks to provide a multidisciplinary forum for a broad mix of peer-reviewed academic papers in order to promote rapid communication and exchange between researchers in China and abroad. It introduces and reflects significant achievements being made in the field of photonics or optoelectronics. The topics include, but are not limited to, semiconductor optoelectronics, nano-photonics, information photonics, energy photonics, ultrafast photonics, biomedical photonics, nonlinear photonics, fiber optics, laser and terahertz technology and intelligent photonics. The journal publishes reviews, research articles, letters, comments, special issues and so on. Frontiers of Optoelectronics especially encourages papers from new emerging and multidisciplinary areas, papers reflecting the international trends of research and development, and on special topics reporting progress made in the field of optoelectronics. All published papers will reflect the original thoughts of researchers and practitioners on basic theories, design and new technology in optoelectronics. Frontiers of Optoelectronics is strictly peer-reviewed and only accepts original submissions in English. It is a fully OA journal and the APCs are covered by Higher Education Press and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. ● Presents the latest developments in optoelectronics and optics ● Emphasizes the latest developments of new optoelectronic materials, devices, systems and applications ● Covers industrial photonics, information photonics, biomedical photonics, energy photonics, laser and terahertz technology, and more

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics95.5%Quantum mechanics86.7%Materials science83%Optics82.3%Engineering81.4%Optoelectronics74.7%Computer science70.4%Electrical engineering53%Chemistry52.3%Organic chemistry43.7%Telecommunications40.1%Composite material36.6%Mathematics30.5%Nanotechnology29.7%Laser28.5%Biology27.1%Electronic engineering21.1%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Electrical & Electronic

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

Rank124/369

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

Rank142/371

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC	JCRESCI	124/369	Q2
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC	JCIESCI	142/371	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.2

Articles / Year36

Total Citations5

2025

IF5.2

Articles / Year25

Total Citations151

2024

IF4.1

Articles / Year40

Total Citations255

2023

IF5.4

Articles / Year48

Total Citations686

2022

IF—

Articles / Year54

Total Citations1,171

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.2	36	5
2025	5.2	25	151
2024	4.1	40	255
2023	5.4	48	686
2022	—	54	1,171
2021	—	24	786
2020	—	54	1,306
2019	—	37	788
2018	—	52	471
2017	—	40	889
2016	—	76	729
2015	—	42	354

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #4,809Scopus Q1Diamond OASCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2012-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.013

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.20

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

100% Free

Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.

Diamond Open Access

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations671

3-Year Documents137

Citable Documents125

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate35.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Frontiers of Optoelectronics (acronym: foe, ISSN: 2095-2759) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Higher Education Press and Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China since 2008. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.013 (Q1), an H-index of 41.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 25 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.