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Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
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Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness

0145-482X

Published by: American Foundation for the Blind

https://www.afb.org/publications/jvib

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1223 8 9 3

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 12
Documents by Best Scientists*: 13
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 52
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.38
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Developmental psychology, Medical education, Braille, Mathematics education and Cognitive psychology. The in-depth study on Medical education also explores topics in the intersecting field of Pedagogy. Some problems in Braille that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Multimedia and Reading (process).

  • Developmental psychology (10.55%)
  • Medical education (8.79%)
  • Braille (6.95%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Personal Guidance System for People with Visual Impairment: A Comparison of Spatial Displays for Route Guidance (128 citations)
  • Health Conditions, Activity Limitations, and Participation Restrictions among Older People with Visual Impairments: (124 citations)
  • Beliefs about Physical Activity among Children Who Are Visually Impaired and Their Parents. (123 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness:

The published papers mostly deal with topics like Developmental psychology, Cognitive psychology, Low vision, Assistive technology and Multimedia. The most cited publications explore topics in Developmental psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Visual impairment, Social psychology and Clinical psychology. The published articles hold forums on Cognitive psychology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Spatial ability, Cognition, Teaching method and Primary education.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • World War II
  • Law
  • Education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Visual impairment, Low vision, Orientation and Mobility, Audiology and Clinical psychology are tackled in the journal. The studies in Visual impairment featured incorporate elements of The arts, Gerontology, Quality of life, Foundation (evidence) and Public health. The studies on Low vision discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Health equity, Geographic information system, Educational attainment and Medical education.

The study of Orientation and Mobility encompasses disciplines such as Applied psychology, as well as fields such as Delphi method, all of which overlap with one another. The journal explores Clinical psychology concepts, specifically Behavioral assessment but expands to research in Visual Disorders. Motor skill studies tackled cover an aspect of the field of Developmental psychology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Behavioral Correlates of Depression Among Adults with Visual Impairments (1 citations)
  • Population Data for Students with Visual Impairments in the United States (1 citations)
  • Personal Characteristics Associated with Working After Disability Onset for People with Visual Impairments (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal 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.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert Wall Emerson (70 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jane N. Erin (65 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Corinne Kirchner (64 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Deborah Kent (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Samuel P. Hayes (36 papers) absent at the last edition.

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

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (based on the number of publications) are:

  • American Foundation for the Blind (402 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Western Michigan University (133 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Arizona (100 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Mississippi State University (98 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Texas Tech University (87 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

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

Publication chance based on affiliation

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

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 2021 edition, 11.76% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.33% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.78% 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 journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal 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 journal 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 in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, 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.

Further Studies and Professional Growth Opportunities in Visual Impairment & Blindness Research

As the field of visual impairment and blindness research continually expands and evolves, furthering education and professional development becomes increasingly important for those involved in this discipline. Relevant advanced training and education in this area can be pursued through diverse programs offered by various institutions.

For example, those interested in furthering their understanding of visual impairment related issues from a psychological perspective might consider criminal psychology as an adjunct study area. Michigan, in particular, is known for several renowned colleges and institutions offering enriching psychology programs. If you are considering further studies in this state, here is a relevant resource on criminal psychology colleges in Michigan.

Remember that continuous learning not only enriches your repertoire of skills and knowledge but also enhances your contributions to your chosen field. In the rapidly evolving landscape of visual impairment and blindness research, staying updated and continually expanding your area of expertise is crucial.

Top Publications

  • Examining High-Tech Assistive Technology Use of Students With Visual Impairments

    (2022)
    6 Citations
  • Experiences Building Graphics Literacy Skills: Interviews With Teachers and Students

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Pre-Algebra Students’ Performance Locating and Interpreting Data in Graphs and Maps

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Employed Vocational Rehabilitation Applicants with Visual Disabilities: Factors Associated with Timely Service Delivery:

    Adele Crudden;Zhen Sui;Emily Lund

    (2020)
    3 Citations
  • Faculty Perspectives on Accommodations for Students with Visual Impairments in Saudi Arabia.

    Mohaned G. Abed;Todd K. Shackelford

    (2021)
    2 Citations
  • A Haptic Nonverbal Cognitive Test for Children and Adolescents With Visual Impairment

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • A Study Into the Relationship Between Adaptive Skills and Visual Impairment in Individuals With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

    (2023)
    1 Citations
  • An Observational Study of Lunchroom Interactions Among Secondary Students With Visual Impairments and Their Peers

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • Touch-Avoidance and Touch-Seeking in Non-intimate Relationships: The Null Effects of Sightedness

    Agnieszka Sorokowska;Michal Mikolaj Stefańczyk;Justyna Płachetka;Olga Dudojć

    (2021)
    0 Citations

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