Virtual Reality
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Virtual Reality
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
84 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The journal, established in 1995, publishes original research in Virtual Reality, Augmented and Mixed Reality that shapes and informs the community. The multidisciplinary nature of the field means that submissions are welcomed on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to: Original research studies of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality and real-time visualization applications Development and evaluation of systems, tools, techniques and software that advance the field, including: Display technologies, including Head Mounted Displays, simulators and immersive displays Haptic technologies, including novel devices, interaction and rendering Interaction management, including gesture control, eye gaze, biosensors and wearables Tracking technologies VR/AR/MR in medicine, including training, surgical simulation, rehabilitation, and tissue/organ modelling. Impactful and original applications and studies of VR/AR/MR’s utility in areas such as manufacturing, business, telecommunications, arts, education, design, entertainment and defence Research demonstrating new techniques and approaches to designing, building and evaluating virtual and augmented reality systems Original research studies assessing the social, ethical, data or legal aspects of VR/AR/MR.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisVirtual Reality (acronym: vire, abbr: VIRTUAL REAL-LONDON, ISSN: 1359-4338) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMPUTER SCIENCE, published by Springer London in England since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.037 (Q1), an H-index of 84.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 116 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,408 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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