The journal Advanced Devices & Instrumentation invites researchers to submit high-quality research for a special issue titled Optical Sensing Devices and Systems.
This special issue focuses on the latest advances in optical and photonic sensing technologies. Researchers working on innovative sensing concepts, system design, and real-world applications are encouraged to submit their work.
The best part is that it is fully Open Access with no APC.
Advanced Devices and Instrumentation is a reputed open-access journal that promotes breakthroughs and application advances at all levels of electronics and photonics. Authors in this journal are not required to pay an article processing charge (APC). All APCs will be covered by the Beijing Institute of Aerospace Control Devices (BIACD).
The main benefits of publishing in this special issue are:
- The Journal is a reputed journal published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The journal is indexed in Scopus, ESCI, and DOAJ.
- All the research papers will be published with open access with no publication fee.
Interested authors can submit their complete papers online by 31 August 2026.
Insights
| Journal Title | Advanced Devices and Instrumentation |
| Special Issue Title | Optical Sensing Devices and Systems |
| Publisher | American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| ISSN | 2767-9713 |
| Impact Factor | – |
| Indexing | DOAJ, Scopus (Q1), ESCI |
| CiteScore | 6.6 |
| Publication Fee | Free Publication |
| Open Access | Yes |
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List of Topic Areas
The issue welcomes high-quality research contributions in areas including:
- Novel optical/photonic sensing concepts
- Passive and active sensing devices
- Optical sensing systems and instrumentation for:
- Industrial testing & measurement
- Environmental monitoring
- Safety and security
- Medical and biomedical diagnosis
- Advanced sensing technologies, including:
- Point, distributed, and quasi-distributed sensing
- Fiber optics and waveguide optics
- Laser-based sensing
- Micro-, nano-, and bio-photonics
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission Open Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Final Submission Deadline | 31 August 2026 |
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Submission Guidelines
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Manuscript Type: Full Paper
Formatting: Must strictly follow journal guidelines