Optical Switching and Networking
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35 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Optical Switching and Networking (OSN) is an archival journal aiming to provide complete coverage of all topics of interest to those involved in the optical and high-speed opto-electronic networking areas. The editorial board is committed to providing detailed, constructive feedback to submitted papers, as well as a fast turn-around time. Optical Switching and Networking considers high-quality, original, and unpublished contributions addressing all aspects of optical and opto-electronic networks. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: • Optical and Opto-Electronic Backbone, Metropolitan and Local Area Networks • Optical Data Center Networks • Elastic optical networks • Green Optical Networks • Software Defined Optical Networks • Novel Multi-layer Architectures and Protocols (Ethernet, Internet, Physical Layer) • Optical Networks for Interet of Things (IOT) • Home Networks, In-Vehicle Networks, and Other Short-Reach Networks • Optical Access Networks • Optical Data Center Interconnection Systems • Optical OFDM and coherent optical network systems • Free Space Optics (FSO) networks • Hybrid Fiber - Wireless Networks • Optical Satellite Networks • Visible Light Communication Networks • Optical Storage Networks • Optical Network Security • Optical Network Resiliance and Reliability • Control Plane Issues and Signaling Protocols • Optical Quality of Service (OQoS) and Impairment Monitoring • Optical Layer Anycast, Broadcast and Multicast • Optical Network Applications, Testbeds and Experimental Networks • Optical Network for Science and High Performance Computing Networks
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OPTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OPTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisOptical Switching and Networking (acronym: osn, abbr: OPT. SWITCHING NETWORKING, ISSN: 1573-4277) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMPUTER SCIENCE, published by Elsevier in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.615 (Q2), an H-index of 35.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 20.1周, a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 28 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,984 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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