British Journal of Visual Impairment

Aims & Scope

The British Journal of Visual Impairment is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed publication concerned with social research, policy and practice in relation to children and adults who have visual impairment.

The Journal publishes articles on visual impairment relevant to education, health, welfare, employment and the application of technology.

The journal has an international focus and seeks to publish empirical articles and scholarly comment on issues that aim to increase understanding of the potential barriers to learning and participation that may be experienced by individuals with visual impairment.

BJVI is published three times a year and submissions relevant to the focus of the journal are welcomed under the following categories (contributors should indicate under which category they wish their submission to be considered): 1.

Research article (3000-5000 words) (peer reviewed) Most research articles will be empirical submissions that are evidence based and data driven.

They may also include scholarly articles such as reviews of research literature or contributions to theory. 2.

Research report (1500-3000 words) (peer reviewed) Research reports would normally meet the criteria for research articles but their shorter length might reflect a narrower scope: for examples pilot studies/studies with a small number of participants, or summaries of research in progress. 3.

Practice reports - 1500 words (to be reviewed at discretion of editors) Practice reports will include contributions from practitioners relating to innovative developments in areas such as teaching methods, curriculum development or provision. 4.

Comment - 1000 words (to be reviewed at discretion of editors)

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.350

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15154

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	209

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Physical activity, physical fitness, and body composition among children and young adults with visual impairments: A systematic review

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Liv Berit, Lin

• Talking TMAP: Automated generation of audio-tactile maps using Smith-Kettlewell's TMAP software

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Joshua A., Steven, Deborah

• Psychological well-being in visually impaired and unimpaired individuals

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Martin, Jens P.

• Indoor navigation by blind people: Behaviors and challenges in unfamiliar spaces and buildings

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Watthanasak, Mike, Gary

• An analysis of the impact of visual impairment on activities of daily living and vision-related quality of life in a visually impaired adult population

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Nabila, Hannah Elizabeth, Richard

• Assessment of visual impairment: The relationship between self-reported vision and ‘gold-standard’ measured visual acuity

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Jennifer, James

• Listening to voices of children with a visual impairment: A focus group study

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Jyoti, Barbara, Tom H, J Margaret, Nathan

• Creative description: The impact of audio description style on presence in visually impaired audiences

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Agnieszka, Louise

• The role of tactile maps in mobility training

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Simon, Mark, Christopher

• A system for remote sighted guidance of visually impaired pedestrians

  Citation: 51

  Authors: V., R., P., F., W.

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