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About the Optical Switching and Networking format

Optical Switching and Networking is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advanced Optical Network Technologies, Optical Network Technologies, Advanced Photonic Communication Systems.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Optical Switching and Networking 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inAdvanced Optical Network Technologies Optical Network Technologies Advanced Photonic Communication Systems Software-Defined Networks and 5G Human auditory perception and evaluation
ISSN1573-4277
Citation impact (2-yr)1.51
h-index39
i10-index288
Total citations9,325
Article processing charge$2,280
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, Davis
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Optical Switching and Networking per year

74
2014
56
2015
58
2016
35
2017
58
2018
30
2019
26
2020
37
2021
37
2022
18
2023
11
2024
23
2025

Citation impact of Optical Switching and Networking by publication year

1.4K
2014
383
2015
758
2016
568
2017
1K
2018
270
2019
369
2020
467
2021
432
2022
110
2023
38
2024
27
2025

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Most-cited papers in Optical Switching and Networking

Artificial intelligence (AI) methods in optical networks: A comprehensive survey

Javier Mata, Ignacio de Miguel, Ramón J. Durán et al. · 2 Jan 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an extensive scientific discipline which enables computer systems to solve problems by emulating complex biological processes such as learning, reasoning and self-correction. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the application of AI techniques for improving performance of optical communication systems and networks. The use of AI-based techniques is first studied…

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Optical Switching and Networking template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Optical Switching and Networking format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Optical Switching and Networking template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Optical Switching and Networking use?
Optical Switching and Networking uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Optical Switching and Networking 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Optical Switching and Networking?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Optical Switching and Networking document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Optical Switching and Networking template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Optical Switching and Networking format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Optical Switching and Networking?
Optical Switching and Networking is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Optical Switching and Networking template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
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Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Optical Switching and Networking template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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