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WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #20,207SubscriptionDomestic Journal

Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis

Abbreviation (ISO):SPECTROSC SPECT ANAL
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Identifier (ISSN):1000-0593(Print)
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Publisher:Science Press
Clarivate IF (2026)
0.8– 0
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q4
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis

WoS Q4
01120.3320180.4320190.5920210.720230.720240.820250.82026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):0.8
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3
0.23
#20,207

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
40

40 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4
Self-Citation Rate14.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessSubscription
628articles/year
0% Gold OA•99.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This is an academic journal sponsored by the Chinese Optical Society. The main contents it carries include the latest research achievements, the research front and progress in spectrum measurement of laser, infrared, Raman, vibration, ultraviolet, visible, emission, absorption, X-ray and fluorescence spectrum. There are such columns as papers on high-tech research, research briefing, summary and review, instrument and device, new instruments, issues for discussions, book review, and information on academic activities. It is intended for readers from various fields, such as metallurgy, geology, machinery, environmental protection, national defense, medicine, agriculture and forestry, chemical industry, and commodity control.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Physics91.8%Chemistry85.4%Quantum mechanics84.6%Organic chemistry77.5%Optics71.9%Materials science66.8%Chromatography57.7%Biology57.5%Environmental chemistry51.3%Engineering48.4%Analytical Chemistry (journal)48.3%Mathematics41.1%Computer science40%Astronomy35%Composite material33.3%Biochemistry29.3%Statistics28.7%Geology27.5%Metallurgy26.9%Optoelectronics24.5%Chemical engineering21%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Q4
Rank37/43
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Q4
Rank39/43
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

16 year
2026Latest
IF0.8
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2025
IF0.8
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2024
IF0.7
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2023
IF0.7
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2021
IF0.589
Articles / Year24
Total Citations36

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #20,207Scopus Q3SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1990-2025
Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryPhysics and Astronomy
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3
0.23

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.16

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,525 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,791
3-Year Documents1,599
Citable Documents1,599

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 Rate37.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

InstrumentationQ3
SpectroscopyQ4
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: 14.3%

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):
3区 (Zone 3)Chemistry
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区SPECTROSCOPY
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

Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis (abbr: SPECTROSC SPECT ANAL, ISSN: 1000-0593) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SPECTROSCOPY, published by Science Press in China. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.230 (Q3), an H-index of 40.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 628 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,525 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Subscription
Publisher
Science Press
Publication Language
Chinese
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
NO 76 COLLAGE SOUTH RD BEIJING, BEIJING, PEOPLES R CHINA, 100081

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01