Journal of Daylighting

Aims & Scope

Journal of Daylighting is an international journal devoted to investigations of daylighting in buildings.

It is the leading journal that publishes original research on all aspects of solar energy and lighting.

Areas of special interest for this journal include, but are not limited to, the following: -Daylighting systems -Lighting simulation -Lighting designs -Luminaires -Lighting metrology and light quality -Lighting control -Building physics - lighting -Building energy modeling -Energy efficient buildings -Zero-energy buildings -Indoor environment quality -Sustainable solar energy systems -Application of solar energy sources in buildings -Photovoltaics systems -Building-integrated photovoltaics -Concentrator technology -Concentrator photovoltaic -Solar thermal

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Energy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Energy, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

Explore journals without APCs for alternative publishing options.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Optimization of Daylight Performance Based on Controllable Light-shelf Parameters using Genetic Algorithms in the Tropical Climate of Malaysia

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Ali Ahmed Salem, Sharifah Fairuz Syed, Nooriati

• Daylight in Buildings and Visual Comfort Evaluation: the Advantages and Limitations

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Amir, Astrid, Hong Xian, Aris

• Biomimetic Kinetic Shading Facade Inspired by Tree Morphology for Improving Occupant’s Daylight Performance

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Seyed Morteza, Fodil, Masi

• Effect of Window Glazing on Colour Quality of Transmitted Daylight

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Rajendra, Thijs, Alexander

• The Effect of Fixed External Shading Devices on Daylighting and Thermal Comfort in Residential Building

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Aliakbar, Malihe, Zahra

• Development of a Machine-Learning Framework for Overall Daylight and Visual Comfort Assessment in Early Design Stages

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Hanieh, Nastaran Seyed, Mohammad, Zahra Sadat

• Solar Shading in Low Energy Office Buildings - Design Strategy and User Perception

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Steinar, Nicola, Solvår, Birgit

• Daylight Transport Systems for Buildings at High Latitudes

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Biljana, Barbara Szybinska

• Energy Saving Generated Through Automatic Lighting Control Systems According to the Estimation Method of the Standard EN 15193-1

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Valerio R.M., Anna

• Lighting Energy Saving with Light Pipe in Farm Animal Production

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Hans von, Vaia, Alejandro Pacheco, Niko, Marie-Claude, Knut-HÃ¥kan