Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness is the essential professional resource for information about visual impairment (that is, blindness or low vision).

The international peer-reviewed journal of record in the field, it delivers current research and best practice information, commentary from authoritative experts on critical topics, News From the Field, and a calendar of important events.

Practitioners and researchers, policymakers and administrators, counselors and advocates rely on JVIB for its delivery of cutting-edge research and the most up-to-date practices in the field of visual impairment and blindness.

Available in print and online 24/7, JVIB offers immediate access to information from the leading researchers, teachers of students with visual impairments (often referred to as TVIs), orientation and mobility (O&M) practitioners, vision rehabilitation therapists (often referred to as VRTs), early interventionists, and low vision therapists (often referred to as LVTs) in the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.380

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14308

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	303

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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.

• Convenience Sampling, Random Sampling, and Snowball Sampling: How Does Sampling Affect the Validity of Research?

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Robert Wall

• Sensitivity and Specificity of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Modified for Individuals who are Visually Impaired

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Walter, Natalie, Ziad S., Howard

• Beliefs about Physical Activity among Children who are Visually Impaired and their Parents

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Moira E., Lauren, Karen E.

• Inventory of Electronic Mobility Aids for Persons with Visual Impairments: A Literature Review

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Uta R., Gert Jan, Mathijs, Luc P.

• Convenience Sampling Revisited: Embracing Its Limitations Through Thoughtful Study Design

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Robert Wall

• Health Conditions, Activity Limitations, and Participation Restrictions among Older People with Visual Impairments

  Citation: 105

  Authors: John E., Vincent A.

• Implementation of Assistive Technology with Students who are Visually Impaired: Teachers’ Readiness

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Gerald H., Elizabeth A.

• Parents’ Perceptions of Physical Activity for Their Children with Visual Impairments

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Kara, Luis, Lauren, JoEllen

• A Survey on the Use of Mobile Applications for People who Are Visually Impaired

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Nora, Devender R., Paul M., Jongpil, Jaehoon, Hye Ran, Sanpalei N.

• Personal Guidance System for People with Visual Impairment: A Comparison of Spatial Displays for Route Guidance

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Jack M., James R., Reginald G., Roberta L.

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