Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Organic Electronics
ISSN 1566-1199 · eISSN 1878-5530 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly · Founded 2000
Organic Electronics: CAS Zone 4 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.84; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,650; review about 68 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 113 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Organic Electronics is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics, Conducting polymers and applications and Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research, together about 53.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Materials, Physics, Chemistry and ApplicationsOrganic Electronics is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the study of materials and phenomena associated with organic and hybrid organic-inorganic devices. These include, but are not limited to, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), thin film transistors (TFTs), electrochemical transistors (ECTs), light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs), photovoltaic cells (PV or solar cells), sensors, and memory devices.This journal welcomes submissions that address topics such as:Photoconductive and electronic properties of organic and hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductorsCharacterization and processing of thin film structuresCharge transport mechanisms and exciton dynamicsDesign, fabrication, and performance of electronic and optoelectronic devices based on organic and hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors / conductors and organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs)Organic Electronics provides a forum for applied, fundamental, and interdisciplinary research that spans a wide range of electronic properties and applications of organic and hybrid materials. The journal also features a Letters section for the rapid publication of concise articles that present significant and original findings.Keywords: organic electronics, light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photovoltaics, thin film transistors, organic electrochemical transistors, organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors, organic electronic conductors, sensors, memory devices, organic semiconductors, hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors, halide perovskites, colloidal quantum dots, optoelectronics, charge transport, exciton dynamics, electronic properties, materials characterization.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Barry RandPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 22%); most named United States 10, Mainland China 8, South Korea 6, United Kingdom 2, Japan 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Organic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsEngineering23.8%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science16.9%
- Organic Light-Emitting Diodes ResearchEngineering13.3%
- Perovskite Materials and ApplicationsEngineering7%
- Thin-Film Transistor TechnologiesEngineering5.4%
- Molecular Junctions and NanostructuresEngineering3.7%
- Luminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsMaterials Science3.5%
- Advanced Memory and Neural ComputingEngineering3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.84LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.58LetPub ·
- h-index
- 91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 127OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,054OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.67OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.53%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 112LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,720 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | 11 | 24 |
| 2025 | 113 | 13 | 312 |
| 2024 | 138 | 26 | 841 |
| 2023 | 177 | 30 | 1,453 |
| 2022 | 244 | 36 | 2,627 |
| 2021 | 288 | 25 | 3,879 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
68 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 2 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 60%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 22 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 68 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,650 / EUR 3,410 / GBP 2,920 / JPY 452,710 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,960 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 2,500 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX
- Highlights
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- letterRegular Papers and Letters -SUBMITTING A LETTER TO THE ORGANIC ELECTRONICS LETTERS SECTION:1. All submissions must have content that is new and timely and not p…main text ≤ 2,500 words
- letter to the editorRegular Papers and Letters -SUBMITTING A LETTER TO THE ORGANIC ELECTRONICS LETTERS SECTION:1. All submissions must have content that is new and timely and not p…Length not stated
- lettersRegular Papers and LettersLength not stated
- regular paperRegular Papers and Letters -SUBMITTING A LETTER TO THE ORGANIC ELECTRONICS LETTERS SECTION:1. All submissions must have content that is new and timely and not p…Length not stated
- regular papersRegular Papers and LettersLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2000
- ISSN
- 1566-1199
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-5530
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Organic Electronics
What CAS zone is Organic Electronics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Organic Electronics is in Zone 4 of Engineering, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Physics, Applied. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Organic Electronics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.84; CiteScore 5.9, h-index 127.
How long does peer review take at Organic Electronics?
The publisher reports about 68 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2 months. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Organic Electronics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 2,500 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX; Highlights: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Organic Electronics based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 22%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (10), Mainland China (8) and South Korea (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Organic Electronics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Organic Electronics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Organic Electronics open access, and what is the APC?
Organic Electronics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,650.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .