Journal profile · Chemistry, Analytical
Vibrational Spectroscopy
ISSN 0924-2031 · eISSN 1873-3697 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly · Founded 1992
Vibrational Spectroscopy: CAS Zone 3 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.07; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,760; review about 94 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 78 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Vibrational Spectroscopy is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses, Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research and Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies, together about 34.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Spectroscopy. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Vibrational Spectroscopy provides a vehicle for the publication of original research which covers infrared, near-infrared and Raman spectroscopies. VIBSPEC publishes papers dealing with developments in applications, theory, techniques and instrumentation.The topics covered by the journal include: • Sampling techniques,• Vibrational spectroscopy coupled with separation techniques,• Instrumentation (Fourier transform, conventional and laser based),• Data manipulation,• Spectra-structure correlation and group frequencies.The application areas covered include: • Analytical chemistry,• Bio-organic and bio-inorganic chemistry,• Catalysis,• Environmental science,• Industrial chemistry,• Materials science,• Physical chemistry,• Polymer science,• Process control,• Specialized problem solving.VIBSPEC provides its readership with a concise picture of the state of the art of vibrational spectroscopy on a regular basis. In order to achieve this goal, VIBSPEC publishes review articles, research papers and short communications.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Analytical
Editor-in-chief Matthew BakerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named United States 8, United Kingdom 6, Germany 4, Japan 2, Netherlands 2 (35 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Spectroscopy and Chemometric AnalysesChemistry15%
- Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical ResearchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology13%
- Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesPhysics and Astronomy6.3%
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsMaterials Science5.4%
- Nonlinear Optical Materials ResearchMaterials Science5.3%
- Advanced Chemical Sensor TechnologiesEngineering4.2%
- Molecular spectroscopy and chiralityChemistry4.1%
- Crystallography and molecular interactionsChemistry3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Spectroscopy | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Spectroscopy | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Spectroscopy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | 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
- 3.07LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.89LetPub ·
- h-index
- 69LetPub ·
- h-index
- 110OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,219OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.32OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 14.23%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 68LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,901 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 15 | 11 |
| 2025 | 78 | 15 | 281 |
| 2024 | 83 | 26 | 598 |
| 2023 | 109 | 15 | 1,003 |
| 2022 | 118 | 27 | 1,562 |
| 2021 | 98 | 16 | 1,555 |
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
94 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 3–8 weeks
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)
- 3–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 47 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 94 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 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 3,760 / EUR 3,520 / GBP 3,010 / JPY 466,350 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,830 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- newsThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length not stated
- research paperThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length not stated
- research papersThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length not stated
- reviewThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length not stated
- review articleThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length not stated
- review articlesThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length not stated
- short communicationThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length not stated
- short communicationsThe Journal welcomes the following types of contributions: research papers, short communications, review articles and news dealing with applications of infrared…Length 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
Single anonymized review process Model summary
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
- 1992
- ISSN
- 0924-2031
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3697
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Vibrational Spectroscopy
What CAS zone is Vibrational Spectroscopy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Vibrational Spectroscopy is in Zone 3 of Chemistry, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Chemistry, Analytical / Chemistry, Physical / Spectroscopy. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Vibrational Spectroscopy?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.07; CiteScore 6.2, h-index 110.
How long does peer review take at Vibrational Spectroscopy?
The publisher reports about 94 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 3–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Vibrational Spectroscopy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional. 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 Vibrational Spectroscopy based?
Of the 35 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (8), United Kingdom (6) and Germany (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Vibrational Spectroscopy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Vibrational Spectroscopy is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Vibrational Spectroscopy open access, and what is the APC?
Vibrational Spectroscopy is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,760.
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: .