Acta Optica Sinica Journal Citation Rate 2026
0253-2239
CN
Q3 Quartile
About Acta Optica Sinica
Acta Optica Sinica (AOS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal in CN, catalogued under ISSN 0253-2239. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.20 (Q3 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.
Acta Optica Sinica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Acta Optica Sinica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.20, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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.
Acta Optica Sinica operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Acta Optica Sinica 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 Acta Optica Sinica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0253-2239 |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 22 |
| Total Works | 14,645 |
| Total Citations | 24,239 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.46 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Acta Optica Sinica is tracked in our journal database and based in China.
Editorially, Acta Optica Sinica concentrates on Optical Systems and Laser Technology, Photonic and Optical Devices and Military Technology and Strategies, within the broader field of Engineering.
Acta Optica Sinica is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 14,645 works that have together drawn 24,239 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 22; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.196; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.46.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.196 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 720 | 861 |
| 2024 | 818 | 2,136 |
| 2023 | 748 | 2,419 |
| 2022 | 716 | 2,235 |
| 2021 | 630 | 1,848 |
| 2020 | 630 | 1,692 |
| 2019 | 612 | 1,233 |
| 2018 | 616 | 1,213 |
| 2017 | 513 | 905 |
| 2016 | 481 | 866 |
| 2015 | 773 | 1,053 |
| 2014 | 622 | 914 |
Journal at a Glance
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S4210212500
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