Journal of Instrumentation
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Aims & Scope
Journal of Instrumentation (JINST) covers major areas related to concepts and instrumentation in detector physics, accelerator science and associated experimental methods and techniques, theory, modelling and simulations. The main subject areas include. -Accelerators: concepts, modelling, simulations and sources- Instrumentation and hardware for accelerators: particles, synchrotron radiation, neutrons- Detector physics: concepts, processes, methods, modelling and simulations- Detectors, apparatus and methods for particle, astroparticle, nuclear, atomic, and molecular physics- Instrumentation and methods for plasma research- Methods and apparatus for astronomy and astrophysics- Detectors, methods and apparatus for biomedical applications, life sciences and material research- Instrumentation and techniques for medical imaging, diagnostics and therapy- Instrumentation and techniques for dosimetry, monitoring and radiation damage- Detectors, instrumentation and methods for non-destructive tests (NDT)- Detector readout concepts, electronics and data acquisition methods- Algorithms, software and data reduction methods- Materials and associated technologies, etc.- Engineering and technical issues. JINST also includes a section dedicated to technical reports and instrumentation theses.
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INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Instrumentation (abbr: J. INSTRUM, ISSN: 1748-0221) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in England since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.388 (Q3), an H-index of 96.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 706 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,924 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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