What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Photoenergy?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Photoenergy is 4.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Photoenergy indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Photoenergy is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.572 (Q2) and an H-index of 78.

Who publishes International Journal of Photoenergy and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Photoenergy is published by Hindawi Publishing Corporation. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,942 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Photoenergy?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Photoenergy is "INT. J. PHOTOENERGY". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #10,361Gold OA

International Journal of Photoenergy

Abbreviation (ISO):INT. J. PHOTOENERGY

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Identifier (ISSN):1110-662X(Print)/1687-529X(Online)

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Publisher:Hindawi Publishing Corporation

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.5↑ +1.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Photoenergy

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.572

#10,361

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

78 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate4.8%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

117articles/year

100% Gold OA•96.12% Original Research

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Photoenergy is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of photoenergy. The journal consolidates research activities in photochemistry and solar energy utilization into a single and unique forum for discussing and sharing knowledge. The journal covers the following topics and applications: - Photocatalysis - Photostability and Toxicity of Drugs and UV-Photoprotection - Solar Energy - Artificial Light Harvesting Systems - Photomedicine - Photo Nanosystems - Nano Tools for Solar Energy and Photochemistry - Solar Chemistry - Photochromism - Organic Light-Emitting Diodes - PV Systems - Nano Structured Solar Cells

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics87.6%Quantum mechanics81.1%Engineering80.2%Biology74.8%Chemistry72%Materials science71.6%Organic chemistry67.1%Electrical engineering55.7%Computer science45.7%Composite material45.4%Ecology41.6%Thermodynamics41.4%Optics41.3%Optoelectronics40.9%Nanotechnology37.2%Biochemistry36.4%Chemical engineering34.1%Metallurgy30.9%Catalysis28%Mathematics27.6%Geology27.1%Physical chemistry26.9%Photovoltaic system26.2%Photocatalysis21.9%Geography20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Rank16/38

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCRSCIE	81/191	Q2
ENERGY & FUELS	JCRSCIE	108/191	Q3
OPTICS	JCRSCIE	32/129	Q1
PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL	JCRSCIE	5/38	Q1
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCISCIE	93/191	Q2
ENERGY & FUELS	JCISCIE	110/191	Q3
OPTICS	JCISCIE	62/129	Q2
PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL	JCISCIE	16/38	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.5

Articles / Year24

Total Citations15

2025

IF2.7

Articles / Year22

Total Citations47

2024

IF2.1

Articles / Year20

Total Citations168

2023

IF3.2

Articles / Year43

Total Citations592

2022

IF2.535

Articles / Year137

Total Citations2,063

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.5	24	15
2025	2.7	22	47
2024	2.1	20	168
2023	3.2	43	592
2022	2.535	137	2,063
2021	2.113	129	2,333
2020	1.88	92	1,691
2019	2.026	104	2,256
2018	1.547	94	1,826
2017	—	101	2,798
2016	—	107	1,968
2015	—	175	3,058

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,361Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1999-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryEnergyMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.572

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.73

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,942 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations811

3-Year Documents193

Citable Documents193

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 Rate16.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ2

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q2

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ3

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: 4.8%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

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

International Journal of Photoenergy (abbr: INT. J. PHOTOENERGY, ISSN: 1110-662X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Hindawi Publishing Corporation in Egypt. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.572 (Q2), an H-index of 78.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 117 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,942 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.