Aims & Scope

Typical issues include research papers and/or comprehensive reviews from a variety of topical areas.

In the spirit of fostering constructive scientific dialog, the Journal accepts Letters to the Editor commenting on previously published articles.

Periodically the Journal features a Special Section containing a group of related— usually invited—papers introduced by a Guest Editor.

Imaging research topics that have coverage in JIST include: Digital fabrication and biofabrication; Digital printing technologies; 3D imaging: capture, display, and print; Augmented and virtual reality systems; Mobile imaging; Computational and digital photography; Machine vision and learning; Data visualization and analysis; Image and video quality evaluation; Color image science; Image archiving, permanence, and security; Imaging applications including astronomy, medicine, sports, and autonomous vehicles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.5
2024 0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.187

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q4

h-index

Year Value
2024 45

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 22038

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 127

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.5
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.187
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q4
First Published: 2024

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