Aims and Scope of Biomedical Optics Express
Biomedical Optics Express is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published monthly by the Optical Society. It covers theoretical modeling, technology development, biomedical studies, and clinical applications pertaining to optics, photonics, and imaging in the life sciences. It is considered as one of the top journals in the field of optics. The founding and first editor-in-chief is Joseph A. Izatt (Duke University). The current editor-in-chief is Christoph Hitzenberger at the Medical University of Vienna. Less
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CiteScore 

6.7
Eigenfactor 

0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Biotechnology

SNIP 

1.45
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OPTICA PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | USD 1965 |
| Publication Time | 10 |
| Editorial Review Process | Anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Society/Institute/Sponsor | Optica |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2010 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY, Publisher's own license |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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