What is the Impact Factor of Optics and Spectroscopy?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Optics and Spectroscopy is 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Optics and Spectroscopy indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Optics and Spectroscopy is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.141 (Q4) and an H-index of 47.

Who publishes Optics and Spectroscopy and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Optics and Spectroscopy is published by Pleiades Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,461 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Optics and Spectroscopy?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Optics and Spectroscopy is "Opt. Spectrosc". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Optics and Spectroscopy

Abbreviation (ISO):Opt. Spectrosc

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Identifier (ISSN):0030-400X(Print)/1562-6911(Online)

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Publisher:Pleiades Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.7↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Optics and Spectroscopy

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.141

#26,109

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

47 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

168articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Optics and Spectroscopy (Optika i spektroskopiya), founded in 1956, presents original and review papers in various fields of modern optics and spectroscopy in the entire wavelength range from radio waves to X-rays. Topics covered include problems of theoretical and experimental spectroscopy of atoms, molecules, and condensed state, lasers and the interaction of laser radiation with matter, physical and geometrical optics, holography, and physical principles of optical instrument making.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics97.8%Quantum mechanics91.2%Materials science80.6%Optics74.6%Chemistry63.4%Organic chemistry52.7%Engineering43.1%Optoelectronics41.1%Atomic physics37.5%Computer science33.6%Mathematics30%Nuclear physics27.9%Astronomy25.9%Composite material24.3%Electrical engineering23.8%Biology22.3%Laser21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Spectroscopy

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank117/129

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Rank38/43

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank123/129

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Rank42/43

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OPTICS	JCRSCIE	117/129	Q4
SPECTROSCOPY	JCRSCIE	38/43	Q4
OPTICS	JCISCIE	123/129	Q4
SPECTROSCOPY	JCISCIE	42/43	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.7

Articles / Year1

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.9

Articles / Year10

Total Citations0

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year76

Total Citations44

2023

IF0.6

Articles / Year169

Total Citations109

2022

IF0.74

Articles / Year81

Total Citations185

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.7	1	0
2025	0.9	10	0
2024	0.8	76	44
2023	0.6	169	109
2022	0.74	81	185
2021	0.891	180	464
2020	0.748	288	1,377
2019	0.801	297	1,537
2018	0.824	305	1,988
2017	—	284	1,216
2016	—	286	1,702
2015	—	300	1,935

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #26,109Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1972-1975, 1991-1992, 1994-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.141

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.25

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,461 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations113

3-Year Documents326

Citable Documents326

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 Rate32.3%

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 OpticsQ4

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ4

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: 0%

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)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区OPTICS

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

Optics and Spectroscopy (abbr: Opt. Spectrosc, ISSN: 0030-400X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Pleiades Publishing in Russia since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.141 (Q4), an H-index of 47.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 168 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,461 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.