Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Light: Science and Applications- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Nature Publishing Group

Abbreviation: Light: Sci. Appl.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

17.79

SJR

 5.406

h-Index

 132

Rank

 233

Important Details

Title Light: Science and Applications
Standard Abbreviation Light: Sci. Appl.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q1); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q1)
Impact Score 17.79
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 5.406
h-index 132
Overall Rank 233
Publisher Name Nature Publishing Group
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20477538
Coverage and History 2012-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
9655

About Light: Science and Applications


Light: Science and Applications is a journal published by Nature Publishing Group. This journal covers the area[s] related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2012-2022. The rank of this journal is 233. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 17.79, 132, and 5.406, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20477538.

The best quartile of Light: Science and Applications is Q1. This journal has received a total of 9655 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Light: Science and Applications Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Light: Science and Applications is 17.79. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 17.79

It is increased by a factor of around 0.2, and the percentage change is 1.14% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Light: Science and Applications Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Light: Science and Applications is 17.79. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Light: Science and Applications. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 17.79
2021 17.59
2020 17.04
2019 13.78
2018 13.64
2017 13.62
2016 13.85
2015 14.99
2014 16.52

Light: Science and Applications h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Light: Science and Applications is 132. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 132 published articles with more than 132 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Light: Science and Applications ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Light: Science and Applications is/are as follows: 20477538.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Light: Science and Applications Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Light: Science and Applications is ranked 233 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 5.406.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Light: Science and Applications Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Light: Science and Applications is Nature Publishing Group. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2012-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Light: Science and Applications is Light: Sci. Appl.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Light: Sci. Appl.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Light: Science and Applications


If your area of research or discipline is related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Light: Science and Applications?

The latest impact score of Light: Science and Applications is 17.79. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Light: Science and Applications?

The latest h-index of Light: Science and Applications is 132. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Light: Science and Applications?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Light: Science and Applications is 5.406. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Light: Science and Applications?

The latest ranking of Light: Science and Applications is 233. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Light: Science and Applications?

Light: Science and Applications is published by Nature Publishing Group. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Light: Science and Applications?

This standard abbreviation of Light: Science and Applications is Light: Sci. Appl..


Is "Light: Science and Applications" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Light: Science and Applications is a journal published by Nature Publishing Group.


What is the scope of Light: Science and Applications?

The scope of Light: Science and Applications is as follows:

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

For detailed scope of Light: Science and Applications, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Light: Science and Applications?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Light: Science and Applications is/are as follows: 20477538.


What is the best quartile for Light: Science and Applications?

The best quartile for Light: Science and Applications is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Light: Science and Applications?

The coverage history of Light: Science and Applications is as follows 2012-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development Journal World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society 17731 23 1.33
Communications in Computational Physics Journal Global Science Press 3847 64 2.63

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Light: Science and Applications Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 17.79
2021 17.59
2020 17.04
2019 13.78
2018 13.64
2017 13.62
2016 13.85
2015 14.99
2014 16.52



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