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Virtual Worlds

MDPI AG · Switzerland

eISSN2813-2084

SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

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High Trust

PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals

Score Breakdown

◆ Scopus Q178

✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12

Total90

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

Publication speed: not measurable

publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Scorei

0.808

H-Indexi

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the application and impact of extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), across various domains. It investigates how these immersive technologies are used in education, healthcare (rehabilitation, pain management, safety training), urban planning, and skill acquisition. The journal also examines the underlying technological advancements, such as AI-driven avatars and generative models, and their influence on user experience, cognitive load, and cybersecurity within virtual environments. Furthermore, it addresses the evaluation of metaverse platforms and the integration of XR into human resource management and knowledge transfer processes.

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General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

StatusActive

Total Publications—

Publisher OrgMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,000

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

9/12 · 75%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

MDPI AG

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2813-2084

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus, DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Anonymous peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

CHF 1,000

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Computer Science (miscellaneous)Q1

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Virtual Reality Applications and ImpactsAugmented Reality ApplicationsEducational Games and GamificationTactile and Sensory InteractionsSpatial Cognition and NavigationHuman-Automation Interaction and SafetyStroke Rehabilitation and Recovery3D Surveying and Cultural HeritageInteractive and Immersive DisplaysSurgical Simulation and Training

Frequently asked questions about Virtual Worlds

Is Virtual Worlds a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Virtual Worlds: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 90/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Virtual Worlds?

Virtual Worlds is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.808.

Is Virtual Worlds indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Virtual Worlds is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

How much does it cost to publish in Virtual Worlds?

Virtual Worlds charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,000 for open-access publication.