Journal profile · Computer Science, Software Engineering
Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation
ISSN 1047-3203 · eISSN 1095-9076 · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Quarterly · Founded 1990
Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation: CAS Zone 4 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.71; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,450; review about 215 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 258 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 4 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques, Advanced Vision and Imaging and Advanced Image Processing Techniques, together about 22.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation publishes papers on state-of-the-art visual communication and image representation, with emphasis on novel technologies and theoretical work in this multidisciplinary area of pure and applied research. The field of visual communication and image representation is considered in its broadest sense and covers both digital and analog aspects as well as processing and communication in biological visual systems.Research Areas include:Image analysis and synthesisMathematical morphologyComputer visionImage understanding and scene analysisVideo understandingRGB-D and 3D processingDeep learning for visual signal processingDeterministic and stochastic image modelingVisual data reduction and compressionImage coding and video communicationVirtual and augmented reality for visual communicationPrivacy-Enhancing technologies for images and videosData hiding, perceptual hashing, fingerprinting for images and videosImage and video forensics and counterforensicsBiological and medical imagingEarly processing in biological visual systemsPsychophysical analysis of visual perceptionRemote sensing
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Software Engineering
Editor-in-chief Junsong YuanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 31 in mainland China (about 37%); most named Mainland China 31, United States 16, Italy 8, Taiwan, China 3, South Korea 3 (84 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Image and Video Retrieval TechniquesComputer Science8%
- Advanced Vision and ImagingComputer Science7.3%
- Advanced Image Processing TechniquesComputer Science7%
- Image Enhancement TechniquesComputer Science5.6%
- Video Surveillance and Tracking MethodsComputer Science5.4%
- Image and Signal Denoising MethodsComputer Science5.1%
- Video Coding and Compression TechnologiesComputer Science4.9%
- Image Retrieval and Classification TechniquesComputer Science4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.71LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.57LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.9LetPub ·
- h-index
- 68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 117OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,992OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.97OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 7.07%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 245LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,508 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 250 | 52 | 60 |
| 2025 | 258 | 24 | 644 |
| 2024 | 286 | 34 | 1,651 |
| 2023 | 241 | 26 | 2,658 |
| 2022 | 226 | 24 | 3,343 |
| 2021 | 244 | 28 | 3,716 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
215 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 12 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 98 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 215 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,450 / EUR 2,290 / GBP 1,960 / JPY 303,870 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,660 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Article types accepted7
- original researchThe Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation publishes papers on the state-of-the-art of visual communication and image representation with emph…Length not stated
- regular paperThe Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation publishes papers on the state-of-the-art of visual communication and image representation with emph…Length not stated
- regular papersRegular papers, research reports, and short communications describing either original research results or novel technologies are welcome.Length not stated
- research reportThe Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation publishes papers on the state-of-the-art of visual communication and image representation with emph…Length not stated
- research reportsRegular papers, research reports, and short communications describing either original research results or novel technologies are welcome.Length not stated
- short communicationThe Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation publishes papers on the state-of-the-art of visual communication and image representation with emph…Length not stated
- short communicationsRegular papers, research reports, and short communications describing either original research results or novel technologies are welcome.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data statement required at submission Model summary
To foster transparency, you are required to state the availability of any data at submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; does not count as prior publication Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1990
- ISSN
- 1047-3203
- Electronic ISSN
- 1095-9076
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation
What CAS zone is Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation is in Zone 4 of Computer Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Computer Science, Information Systems / Computer Science, Software Engineering. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.71; CiteScore 6.6, h-index 117.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation?
The publisher reports about 215 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation based?
Of the 84 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 31 (about 37%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (31), United States (16) and Italy (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,450.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .