What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Photonics for Energy?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Photonics for Energy is 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Photonics for Energy indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Photonics for Energy is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.391 (Q3) and an H-index of 37.

Who publishes Journal of Photonics for Energy and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Photonics for Energy is published by SPIE. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,778 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Photonics for Energy?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Photonics for Energy is "J. PHOTONICS ENERGY". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #14,434Hybrid

Journal of Photonics for Energy

Abbreviation (ISO):J. PHOTONICS ENERGY

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Identifier (ISSN):1947-7988(Print)

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Publisher:SPIE

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.5↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Photonics for Energy

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.391

#14,434

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

37 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate6.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

30articles/year

5.77% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Photonics for Energy publishes peer-reviewed papers covering fundamental and applied research areas focused on the applications of photonics for renewable energy harvesting, conversion, storage, distribution, monitoring, consumption, and efficient usage.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics96.3%Materials science94.2%Engineering89.2%Quantum mechanics87.2%Optoelectronics82.7%Electrical engineering73.5%Chemistry72.7%Organic chemistry68.6%Optics63.6%Composite material62.8%Nanotechnology61.8%Biology60.5%Ecology46.6%Photovoltaic system38.8%Thermodynamics38.2%Computer science33.2%Layer (electronics)32.7%Metallurgy31.2%Chemical engineering29.9%Solar cell27.2%Condensed matter physics25.9%Physical chemistry23%

Primary Research Areas

Materials Science Multidisciplinary Optics

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank320/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank65/129

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank114/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank314/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank87/129

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank124/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	320/472	Q3
OPTICS	JCRSCIE	65/129	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	114/191	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	314/473	Q3
OPTICS	JCISCIE	87/129	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	124/191	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.5

Articles / Year6

Total Citations1

2025

IF2.1

Articles / Year16

Total Citations54

2024

IF1.5

Articles / Year26

Total Citations98

2023

IF1.7

Articles / Year16

Total Citations98

2022

IF1.729

Articles / Year31

Total Citations219

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.5	6	1
2025	2.1	16	54
2024	1.5	26	98
2023	1.7	16	98
2022	1.729	31	219
2021	1.836	40	282
2020	1.538	37	262
2019	2.277	49	672
2018	2.157	80	739
2017	—	54	641
2016	—	57	1,293
2015	—	67	1,557

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,434Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2011-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EnergyPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.391

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.35

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,778 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations150

3-Year Documents70

Citable Documents66

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 Rate25.0%

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 OpticsQ3

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: 6.7%

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MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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

Journal of Photonics for Energy (abbr: J. PHOTONICS ENERGY, ISSN: 1947-7988) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MATERIALS SCIENCE, published by SPIE in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.391 (Q3), an H-index of 37.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 30 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,778 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.