Vision Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0042-6989
eISSN 1878-5646
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Vision Research
Vision Research (VR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Color Science and Applications and Neural dynamics and brain function, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0042-6989 (e-ISSN 1878-5646). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.62 (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 ~$2850 USD). OpenAlex records 16,211 works and 693,713 citations, with an h-index of 286.
Vision Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Vision Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.62, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Color Science and Applications 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.
Vision Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Vision Research 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 Vision Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Vision Research
- Budget $2850 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Color Science and Applications, Neural dynamics and brain function, Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Vision Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0042-6989 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-5646 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2850 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Vision Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2850.
In our subject taxonomy, Vision Research is classified under Color Science and Applications, Neural dynamics and brain function, Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies and Retinal Development and Disorders.
Vision Research 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 1.623.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.623 | 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: S68719679
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