What is the Impact Factor of Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology is 2.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.073 (Q1) and an H-index of 121.

Who publishes Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,377 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology is "GRAEF ARCH CLIN EXP" with common acronym "grae". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

Acronym:grae

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Abbreviation (ISO):GRAEF ARCH CLIN EXP

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Identifier (ISSN):0721-832X(Print)/1435-702X(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.8↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.073

#4,360

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

121

121 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate4.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

410articles/year

37.8% Gold OA•87.96% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology is a distinguished international journal that presents original clinical reports and clini-cally relevant experimental studies. Founded in 1854 by Albrecht von Graefe to serve as a source of useful clinical information and a stimulus for discussion, the journal has published articles by leading ophthalmologists and vision research scientists for more than a century. With peer review by an international Editorial Board and prompt English-language publication, Graefe's Archive provides rapid dissemination of clinical and clinically related experimental information.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine83.8%Biology60.5%Ophthalmology58.7%Physics47.3%Surgery42.8%Optics42.5%Psychology40.5%Chemistry40.1%Internal medicine35.7%Biochemistry35.2%Neuroscience33.1%Genetics28.6%Botany25.9%Pathology25.1%Retinal24.4%Visual acuity23.6%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Ophthalmology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Rank31/98

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Rank30/98

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OPHTHALMOLOGY	JCRSCIE	31/98	Q2
OPHTHALMOLOGY	JCISCIE	30/98	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.8

Articles / Year444

Total Citations72

2025

IF2.3

Articles / Year337

Total Citations560

2024

IF2.4

Articles / Year374

Total Citations1,950

2023

IF2.7

Articles / Year399

Total Citations3,335

2022

IF3.535

Articles / Year437

Total Citations4,331

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.8	444	72
2025	2.3	337	560
2024	2.4	374	1,950
2023	2.7	399	3,335
2022	3.535	437	4,331
2021	3.117	474	6,034
2020	2.396	460	8,737
2019	2.25	351	7,788
2018	2.249	335	7,750
2017	—	300	7,094
2016	—	321	7,036
2015	—	346	8,123

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,360Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1870-1944, 1947-1965, 1982-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicineNeuroscience

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.073

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.06

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,377 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations3,546

3-Year Documents1,233

Citable Documents1,128

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate38.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

OphthalmologyQ1

Sensory SystemsQ1

Cellular and Molecular NeuroscienceQ2

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: 4.2%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区OPHTHALMOLOGY

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

Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (acronym: grae, abbr: GRAEF ARCH CLIN EXP, ISSN: 0721-832X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in United States since 1854. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.073 (Q1), an H-index of 121.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 410 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,377 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.