Journal of Microscopy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Microscopy is the oldest journal dedicated to the science of microscopy and the only peer-reviewed publication of the Royal Microscopical Society.

It publishes papers that report on the very latest developments in microscopy such as advances in microscopy techniques or novel areas of application.

The Journal does not seek to publish routine applications of microscopy or specimen preparation even though the submission may otherwise have a high scientific merit.

The scope covers research in the physical and biological sciences and covers imaging methods using light, electrons, X-rays and other radiations as well as atomic force and near field techniques.

Interdisciplinary research is welcome.

Papers pertaining to microscopy are also welcomed on optical theory, spectroscopy, novel specimen preparation and manipulation methods and image recording, processing and analysis including dynamic analysis of living specimens.

Publication types include full papers, hot topic fast tracked communications and review articles.

Authors considering submitting a review article should contact the editorial office first.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.513

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	127

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11337

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	485

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• A guided tour into subcellular colocalization analysis in light microscopy

  Citation: 4725

  Authors: S., F. P.

• Surpassing the lateral resolution limit by a factor of two using structured illumination microscopy

  Citation: 3208

  Authors: M. G. L.

• The efficiency of systematic sampling in stereology and its prediction*

  Citation: 2767

  Authors: H. J. G., E. B.

• The unbiased estimation of number and sizes of arbitrary particles using the disector

  Citation: 2029

  Authors: D. C.

• Measurement of co‐localization of objects in dual‐colour confocal images

  Citation: 1862

  Authors: E. M. M., F. J., J. A.

• Simultaneous phase and amplitude extraction from a single defocused image of a homogeneous object

  Citation: 1716

  Authors: D., S. C., T. E., P. R., S. W.

• The quantitative analysis of thin specimens

  Citation: 1629

  Authors: G., G. W.

• <b>A new method for the model‐independent assessment of thickness in three‐dimensional images</b>

  Citation: 1546

  Authors: T., P.

• Stereology of arbitrary particles*

  Citation: 1383

  Authors: H. J. G.

• The efficiency of systematic sampling in stereology — reconsidered

  Citation: 1065

  Authors: H. J. G., E. B. V., K., J.

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