Example Journal of Ophthalmology

Example Academic PressISSN 1234-5678eISSN 8765-4321Updated Aug 1, 2026

Data Version: 2020.10Update Frequency: Every 4 months

Current Impact Score (2025)

4.2

Forecast Impact Score (2026)

4.8

Impact Change (2025 → 2026)

+0.6

Forecast Signal

Upward

Confidence

High

Current Impact Score: Independently calculated and retrospectively shown to closely align with official journal metrics. Forecast Impact Score: Forecast for the next annual metric release.

Score Trend 2021–2026

Hover the points to see values · the 2026 point is a forecast

Why this forecast — Drivers

01
Rising citation momentum across recent volumes
02
Growing article output in high-visibility topics

Publication Cost (APC)

APC	Type	Per Forecast Point	Checked
$2,850	Full Open Access / APC	$594.00	Aug 1, 2026

Per Forecast Point = APC ÷ Forecast Impact Score — lower is more cost-efficient.

APC values are reference prices and may vary by article type, region, discounts, waivers, taxes, and publisher updates. Please verify the current fee with the journal before submission.

Forecasts are estimates and decision-support signals, not guarantees.