VIRTUAL REALITY

metrics 2024

Diving Deep into the World of Virtual Reality

Introduction

VIRTUAL REALITY is a prestigious journal published by SPRINGER LONDON LTD that has been at the forefront of the field since its inception in 1995. This journal, with an ISSN of 1359-4338 and E-ISSN 1434-9957, serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in the rapidly evolving domains of computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and software development. VIRTUAL REALITY holds an impressive Q1 ranking across relevant categories, reflecting its high impact within the academic community, with specific rankings such as 11th overall in Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design and 31st in Human-Computer Interaction. This journal aims to publish cutting-edge research that explores theoretical advancements and practical applications related to virtual environments, contributing significantly to knowledge and innovation. With access options available through institutional subscriptions, it continues to shape the landscape of its field and inspire future research in immersive technologies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.35
Journal Impact Factor4.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.40
H-Index64
Journal IF Without Self4.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.76
Influence1.03
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life3.60
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.87
Total Documents944
WOS Total Citations3081
SCIMAGO Total Citations6654
SCIMAGO SELF Citations412
Scopus Journal Rank1.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)7.42
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.70
Cites / Document (4 Years)8.66

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design in Computer Science
Rank #11/106
Percentile 89.62
Quartile Q1
Software in Computer Science
Rank #78/407
Percentile 80.84
Quartile Q1
Human-Computer Interaction in Computer Science
Rank #31/145
Percentile 78.62
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
Rank 37/169
Percentile 78.40
Quartile Q1
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Rank 15/131
Percentile 88.90
Quartile Q1
IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
Rank 9/36
Percentile 76.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
Rank 57/169
Percentile 66.27
Quartile Q2
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Rank 37/131
Percentile 71.76
Quartile Q2
IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
Rank 12/36
Percentile 66.67
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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