Imaging Science Journal
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Imaging Science Journal
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
32 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Imaging Science Journal is the official scientific journal of The Royal Photographic Society, supported by the Society's Imaging Science Group. It covers exclusively both fundamental and applied scientific aspects of imaging. The content of the journal includes most areas of activity concerned with analogue chemical, electronic, digital and hybrid imaging systems. Within the context and scope of the journal the term imaging is taken to mean: the recording and visualisation of information recorded from radiation of any kind, emitted from, reflected by, or otherwise affected by an object. The recording media include photochemical, electronic and any other media for recording, manipulation, display or transfer of images and includes moving, or time-based imaging, as well as still imaging.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisImaging Science Journal (acronym: ims, abbr: IMAGING SCI. J, ISSN: 1368-2199) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Maney Publishing in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.321 (Q2), an H-index of 32.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 20 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,592 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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