Journal of Visual Languages and Computing

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Visual Languages and Computing is a forum for researchers, practitioners, and developers to exchange ideas and results for the advancement of visual languages and its implication to the art of computing.

The journal publishes research papers, state-of-the-art surveys, and review articles in all aspects of visual languages.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Usability Analysis of Visual Programming Environments: A ‘Cognitive Dimensions’ Framework

  Citation: 776

  Authors: T.R.G., M.

• A Meta-Study of Algorithm Visualization Effectiveness

  Citation: 422

  Authors: CHRISTOPHER D., SARAH A., JOHN T.

• Layout Adjustment and the Mental Map

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Kazuo, Peter, Wei, Kozo

• Taxonomies of visual programming and program visualization

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Brad A.

• Exploratory spatio-temporal visualization: an analytical review

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Natalia, Gennady, Peter

• A Principled Taxonomy of Software Visualization

  Citation: 273

  Authors: Blaine A., Ronald M., Ian S.

• Qualitative spatial reasoning about distances and directions in geographic space

  Citation: 257

  Authors: Andrew U

• Visual Query Systems for Databases: A Survey

  Citation: 209

  Authors: TIZIANA, MARIA F., STEFANO, CARLO

• Formalizing the Design, Evaluation, and Application of Interaction Techniques for Immersive Virtual Environments

  Citation: 201

  Authors: DOUG A., LARRY F.

• Query Processing in Spatial-Query-by-Sketch

  Citation: 198

  Authors: MAX J.