ACS Photonics Journal Citation Rate 2026
2330-4022
American Chemical Society
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About ACS Photonics
ACS Photonics (AP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications and Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications, published by American Chemical Society in US, catalogued under ISSN 2330-4022. As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.19 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 6,125 works and 204,982 citations, with an h-index of 166.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 63 days.
ACS Photonics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACS Photonics has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.19, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ACS Photonics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 63 days.
Researchers looking to publish in ACS Photonics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare ACS Photonics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACS Photonics
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 63 days.
- This journal covers Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications, Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications, Photonic Crystals and Applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2330-4022 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~63 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACS Photonics is published by American Chemical Society and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACS Photonics is classified under Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications, Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications, Photonic Crystals and Applications and Photonic and Optical Devices.
For prospective authors, ACS Photonics returns a first decision in about 63 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.190.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.190 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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