Journal of the Optical Society of America B Citation Rate 2026
0740-3224
eISSN 1520-8540
Optica Publishing Group
US
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Journal of the Optical Society of America B (JOSAB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Optica Publishing Group in US, catalogued under ISSN 0740-3224 (e-ISSN 1520-8540). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.62 (Q2 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.
Journal of the Optical Society of America B Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of the Optical Society of America B has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.62, placing it in the Q2 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.
Journal of the Optical Society of America B operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of the Optical Society of America B 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 Journal of the Optical Society of America B against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0740-3224 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-8540 |
| Publisher | Optica Publishing Group |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of the Optical Society of America B is published by Optica Publishing Group and based in United States.
Journal of the Optical Society of America B is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.615.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.615 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S64486668
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