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Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.14

h-Index

2024-2025

 52

Rank

2024-2025

 14300

SJR

2024-2025

 0.38

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
Abbreviation J. Vis. Impair. Blind.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Ophthalmology (Q3); Rehabilitation (Q3)
h-index 52
Overall Rank/Ranking 14300
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.38
Impact Score 1.14
Publisher AFB Press
Country United States
ISSN 15591476, 0145482X
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1977-2024




Aim and Scope


JVIB is the premier international, interdisciplinary journal of record on blindness and visual impairment that publishes scholarship and information and serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas, airing of controversies, and discussion of issues. JVIB is a monthly publication that includes research articles, as well as shorter pieces of interest to practitioners and extensive news coverage about the field of visual impairment.


About Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness


Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ophthalmology (Q3); Rehabilitation (Q3). It is published by AFB Press. The overall rank of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is 14300. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.38. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 52. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness journal is 15591476, 0145482X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is cited by a total of 303 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is 1.14, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness IF is increased by a factor of 0.41 and approximate percentage change is 56.16% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is 1.14. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.14
2023 0.73
2022 0.80
2021 0.78
2020 0.53
2019 0.43
2018 0.50
2017 0.50
2016 0.32
2015 0.41
2014 0.78

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness has an h-index of 52. It means 52 articles of this journal have more than 52 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is 15591476, 0145482X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is 14300. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.38. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.38
2023 0.348
2022 0.343
2021 0.331
2020 0.360
2019 0.325
2018 0.341
2017 0.319
2016 0.266
2015 0.268
2014 0.323

Ranking of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 14300
2023 14353
2022 13882
2021 13858
2020 13087
2019 13608
2018 12660
2017 12808
2016 14670
2015 14440
2014 12352

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is published by AFB Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1977-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is J. Vis. Impair. Blind.. This abbreviation ('J. Vis. Impair. Blind.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness


If your research field is/are related to Ophthalmology (Q3); Rehabilitation (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness latest impact IF is 1.14. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.14 (2024) and 0.32 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.63 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.38, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.38 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.266 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.63.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is 52.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is published by the AFB Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is currently ranked 14300 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 12352 in 2014 and its lowest position of 14670 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is J. Vis. Impair. Blind..


Is the "Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is classified as a journal that the AFB Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness encompasses the following areas:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Rehabilitation

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15591476, 0145482X.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The best quartile for the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness?

The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1977-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.14
2023 0.73
2022 0.80
2021 0.78
2020 0.53
2019 0.43
2018 0.50
2017 0.50
2016 0.32
2015 0.41
2014 0.78



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