Journal of Optical Communications and Networking
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87 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The scope of the Journal includes advances in the state-of-the-art of optical networking science, technology, and engineering. Both theoretical contributions (including new techniques, concepts, analyses, and economic studies) and practical contributions (including optical networking experiments, prototypes, and new applications) are encouraged. Subareas of interest include the architecture and design of optical networks, optical network survivability and security, software-defined optical networking, elastic optical networks, data and control plane advances, network management related innovation, and optical access networks. Enabling technologies and their applications are suitable topics only if the results are shown to directly impact optical networking beyond simple point-to-point networks.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OPTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OPTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Optical Communications and Networking (abbr: J. OPT. COMMUN. NETWORKING, ISSN: 1943-0620) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.123 (Q1), an H-index of 87.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 89 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,406 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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