IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (VR)

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The conferences are ranked according to a unique bibliometric score devised by Research.com, which integrates the estimated h-index with the number of leading scientists who have presented at the conference during the previous three years. Impact Score values were systematically gathered on 2024-11-27, ensuring the most up-to-date and robust assessment possible.

An extensive process underpins this ranking: more than 2,742 conferences were considered after a detailed and rigorous evaluation of over 148,739 scientific documents published within the last three years. These publications involve research conducted by 13,184 distinguished scientists, each recognized as a leader and highly respected authority within the Computer Science community.

This rigorous analytical approach ensures that the ranking robustly reflects both the scholarly impact and the scientific prominence of each conference, providing valuable guidance for academic decision-making and scholarly engagement. For further clarity and a comprehensive explanation of our data collection and analysis techniques, we invite you to review the full methodology on our Methodology Page.

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each conference is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing at IEEE Virtual Reality Conference (based on the number of publications) are:

• Mark Bolas (20 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Evan A. Suma (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Stefania Serafin (17 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• J. Edward Swan (15 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Anatole Lécuyer (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing at this conference is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the conference for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing at IEEE Virtual Reality Conference (based on the number of publications) are:

• Osaka University (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Tokyo (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (19 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Virginia Tech (19 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Mississippi State University (17 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing at this conference is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the conference for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions at the conference edition to all articles published within that conference. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the conference.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2016 edition, 35.71% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.21% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing at the conference. Another 16.24% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.22% of all publications and 33.33% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of conferences they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same conference from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the conference in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing at a conference. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a conference, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Virtual Reality

Amidst the growing interest in virtual reality – evidenced by topics discussed in conferences such as the IEEE Virtual Reality Conference – various career opportunities have begun to surface in this field. Not only does this sector require professionals with specific qualifications and skills in the engineering and computer science aspects, but also professionals who specialize in human psychology and communication. One such career that has gained significant prominence in the Virtual Reality industry is that of a Speech-Language Pathologist. In the case of virtual reality applications intended for therapeutic uses, Speech-Language Pathologists can aid in designing and implementing VR systems that encourage speech and language improvement.

Pursuing a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist particularly in a thriving hub such as Alaska, comes with its own set of unique opportunities and challenges. The northern state is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, making it an ideal place for professionals keen on experimenting with new technologies like Virtual Reality. For those interested in exploring this path, understanding how to be a Speech Therapist in Alaska is crucial to embarking on this rewarding journey at the intersection of Virtual Reality and Speech-Language Pathology.