Journal of Modern Optics
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
81 papers with at least that number of citations each
State Council for Professorship (HĐGSNN) Scoring
Quyết định số 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN ngày 11/7/2025 (Mục quốc tế)
HĐGSNN Score History
By article publication year| Year | Max Score | Evaluation Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.9) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2025 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.8) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2024 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.2) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2023 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.3) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2022 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.293) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2021 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.464) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2020 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.544) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2019 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.657) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2018 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.269) | 🔵 Computed |
Note: Domestic journal scores are officially collected from annual HĐGSNN decisions across councils. International journal scores are dynamically computed according to Decision 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN based on quartile and citation metrics in the publication year.
Aims & Scope
The journal (under its former title Optica Acta) was founded in 1953 - some years before the advent of the laser - as an international journal of optics. Since then optical research has changed greatly; fresh areas of inquiry have been explored, different techniques have been employed and the range of application has greatly increased. The journal has continued to reflect these advances as part of its steadily widening scope. Journal of Modern Optics aims to publish original and timely contributions to optical knowledge from educational institutions, government establishments and industrial R&D groups world-wide. The whole field of classical and quantum optics is covered. Papers may deal with the applications of fundamentals of modern optics, considering both experimental and theoretical aspects of contemporary research. In addition to regular papers, there are topical and tutorial reviews, and special issues on highlighted areas. All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. General topics covered include: • Optical and photonic materials (inc. metamaterials) • Plasmonics and nanophotonics • Quantum optics (inc. quantum information) • Optical instrumentation and technology (inc. detectors, metrology, sensors, lasers) • Coherence, propagation, polarization and manipulation (classical optics) • Scattering and holography (diffractive optics) • Optical fibres and optical communications (inc. integrated optics, amplifiers) • Vision science and applications • Medical and biomedical optics • Nonlinear and ultrafast optics (inc. harmonic generation, multiphoton spectroscopy) • Imaging and Image processing
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.
Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.
Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
Scopus Subject Categories
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
| Category | Index | Rank | Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
OPTICS | JCRSCIE | 113/129 | Q4 |
OPTICS | JCISCIE | 106/129 | Q4 |
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 79 | 17 |
| 2025 | 0.8 | 148 | 141 |
| 2024 | 1.2 | 73 | 179 |
| 2023 | 1.3 | 87 | 181 |
| 2022 | 1.293 | 106 | 456 |
| 2021 | 1.464 | 155 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 1.544 | 157 | 1,134 |
| 2019 | 1.657 | 195 | 1,611 |
| 2018 | 1.269 | 220 | 2,190 |
| 2017 | — | 277 | 3,026 |
| 2016 | — | 308 | 4,336 |
| 2015 | — | 308 | 3,339 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Modern Optics
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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