Optical and Quantum Electronics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0306-8919 eISSN 1572-817X Springer Science+Business Media US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Optical and Quantum Electronics
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Optical and Quantum Electronics (OQE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies and Nonlinear Photonic Systems, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0306-8919 (e-ISSN 1572-817X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.33 (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 (APC ~$2890 USD). OpenAlex records 12,759 works and 146,140 citations, with an h-index of 103.

Optical and Quantum Electronics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Optical and Quantum Electronics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.33, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies 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.

Optical and Quantum Electronics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Optical and Quantum Electronics 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 Optical and Quantum Electronics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Optical and Quantum Electronics
  • Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Nonlinear Photonic Systems, Optical Network Technologies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Optical and Quantum … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+38%
Field avg: 3.13
APC vs Field Avg
+13%
Field avg: $2563

Compared against 16 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0306-8919
ISSN (Online) 1572-817X
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United States
APC / Cost $2890 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Optical and Quantum Electronics is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.

In our subject taxonomy, Optical and Quantum Electronics is classified under Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Nonlinear Photonic Systems, Optical Network Technologies and Photonic and Optical Devices.

Optical and Quantum Electronics 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 4.332.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Optical and Quantum Electronics

Optical and Quantum Electronics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.332 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Optical and Quantum Electronics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Optical and Quantum Electronics is $2890 USD.

Optical and Quantum Electronics is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Optical and Quantum Electronics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Optical and Quantum Electronics is 0306-8919. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1572-817X.

Optical and Quantum Electronics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.33, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 4.332 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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