Photonic Network Communications
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
49 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
This journal publishes papers involving optical communication networks. Coverage includes network and system technologies; network and system architectures; network access and control; network design, planning, and operation; interworking; and application design for an optical infrastructure This journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presenting research results, major achievements, and trends involving all aspects of optical network communications. Among the topics explored are transport, access, and customer premises networks; local, regional, and global networks; transoceanic and undersea networks; optical transparent networks; WDM, HWDM, and OTDM networks and more.
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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 AnalysisPhotonic Network Communications (acronym: pnet, abbr: PHOTONIC NETW COMMUN, ISSN: 1387-974X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer US in United States since 1999. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.384 (Q3), an H-index of 49.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 35 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,752 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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