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About the The Visual Computer format

The Visual Computer is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Computer Graphics and Visualization Techniques, 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis, Advanced Vision and Imaging.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B., Lee, C.: A representative article title. The Visual Computer 12, 45–58 (2023)

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Publishes research inComputer Graphics and Visualization Techniques 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis Advanced Vision and Imaging Image Enhancement Techniques Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques
ISSN0178-2789
Citation impact (2-yr)3.16
h-index103
i10-index2,203
Total citations89,108
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereZhejiang University
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in The Visual Computer per year

148
2014
137
2015
147
2016
125
2017
160
2018
161
2019
232
2020
305
2021
419
2022
454
2023
546
2024
545
2025

Citation impact of The Visual Computer by publication year

2.4K
2014
2.6K
2015
2K
2016
1.8K
2017
3.1K
2018
3.6K
2019
4.6K
2020
5.8K
2021
5.2K
2022
4.4K
2023
3.2K
2024
930
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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The Visual Computer template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the The Visual Computer format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the The Visual Computer template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does The Visual Computer use?
The Visual Computer uses Numbered (Springer) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B., Lee, C.: A representative article title. The Visual Computer 12, 45–58 (2023)
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to The Visual Computer?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready The Visual Computer document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the The Visual Computer template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the The Visual Computer format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes The Visual Computer?
The Visual Computer is a physics journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's The Visual Computer template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready The Visual Computer PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official The Visual Computer template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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