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Virtual Reality Template

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About the Virtual Reality format

Virtual Reality is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts, Augmented Reality Applications, Tactile and Sensory Interactions.

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

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Publishes research inVirtual Reality Applications and Impacts Augmented Reality Applications Tactile and Sensory Interactions Interactive and Immersive Displays Spatial Cognition and Navigation
ISSN1359-4338
Citation impact (2-yr)5.38
h-index100
i10-index802
Total citations43,284
Article processing charge$2,890
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Virtual Reality per year

28
2014
21
2015
25
2016
25
2017
46
2018
60
2019
67
2020
120
2021
139
2022
149
2023
187
2024
223
2025

Citation impact of Virtual Reality by publication year

350
2014
558
2015
3.3K
2016
1.5K
2017
3.7K
2018
2.5K
2019
3.3K
2020
4.9K
2021
3.4K
2022
2.6K
2023
2K
2024
711
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Virtual Reality

Virtual memory palaces: immersion aids recall

Eric Krokos, Catherine Plaisant, Amitabh Varshney · 16 May 2018

Abstract Virtual reality displays, such as head-mounted displays (HMD), afford us a superior spatial awareness by leveraging our vestibular and proprioceptive senses, as compared to traditional desktop displays. Since classical times, people have used memory palaces as a spatial mnemonic to help remember information by organizing it spatially and associating it with salient features in…

Virtual Reality template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Virtual Reality format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Virtual Reality 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 Virtual Reality use?
Virtual Reality uses Numbered (Springer Basic) 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 (2023) A representative article title. Virtual Reality 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Virtual Reality?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Virtual Reality 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 Virtual Reality template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Virtual Reality format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Virtual Reality?
Virtual Reality is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Virtual Reality template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Virtual Reality PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Virtual Reality template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Virtual Reality template cost?
You can start writing in the Virtual Reality template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Virtual Reality PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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