The Visual Computer Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0178-2789 eISSN 1432-2315 Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About The Visual Computer
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The Visual Computer (VC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis and Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0178-2789 (e-ISSN 1432-2315). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.82 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2990 USD). OpenAlex records 5,725 works and 89,433 citations, with an h-index of 103.

The Visual Computer Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

The Visual Computer has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.82, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

The Visual Computer operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in The Visual Computer should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The Visual Computer against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for The Visual Computer
  • Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis, Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques, Advanced Vision and Imaging. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Visual Computer Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-13%
Field avg: 3.26
APC vs Field Avg
+5%
Field avg: $2839

Compared against 10 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0178-2789
ISSN (Online) 1432-2315
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Germany
APC / Cost $2990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

The Visual Computer is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.

In our subject taxonomy, The Visual Computer is classified under 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis, Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques, Advanced Vision and Imaging and Computer Graphics and Visualization Techniques.

The Visual Computer is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.825.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Visual Computer

The Visual Computer does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.825 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, The Visual Computer is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The Visual Computer is $2990 USD.

The Visual Computer is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

The Visual Computer shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of The Visual Computer is 0178-2789. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1432-2315.

The Visual Computer sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.82, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.825
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.825 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S73060445

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