Journal of Daylighting
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Aims & Scope
Journal of Daylighting is an international journal devoted to investigations of daylighting in buildings. It is the leading journal that publishes original research on all aspects of solar energy and lighting. Areas of special interest for this journal include, but are not limited to, the following: -Daylighting systems -Lighting simulation -Lighting designs -Luminaires -Lighting metrology and light quality -Lighting control -Building physics - lighting -Building energy modeling -Energy efficient buildings -Zero-energy buildings -Indoor environment quality -Sustainable solar energy systems -Application of solar energy sources in buildings -Photovoltaics systems -Building-integrated photovoltaics -Concentrator technology -Concentrator photovoltaic -Solar thermal
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ARCHITECTURE
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
ARCHITECTURE
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
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Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Daylighting (ISSN: 2383-8701) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Energy, published by Solarlits in Pakistan. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.575 (Q2), an H-index of 21.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 25 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid 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.
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