British Journal of Visual Impairment
"The British Journal of Visual Impairment is a lively forum expressing current viewpoints, in an accessible form, on a variety of professional concerns. It is exceptional in that it encompasses a wide range of issues and perspectives related to visual impairment - some of these are special, some general, but all are significant." Linda Pring, Professor of Psychology, Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK.
"The British Journal of Visual Impairment combines a high standard of academic excellence with clarity of presentation and practical relevance. It is a most important forum and source of new knowledge for researchers, teachers, and for people who are interested in acquiring and maintaining literacy and spatial mobility." Dr. Susanna Millar, University of Oxford, UK
"The British Journal of Visual Impairment will provide a key platform for sharing knowledge between practitioners and researchers working in the field of visual impairment and blindness. It is vital that the impact of developments in diagnosis, assessment, treatment, management and policy is shared with and monitored by all working in this important arena." G. Morbey, Chief Executive, Sense Scotland.
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/BJVI
The British Journal of Visual Impairment is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed publication concerned with social research, policy and practice in relation to children and adults who have visual impairment. The Journal publishes articles on visual impairment relevant to education, health, welfare, employment and the application of technology.
The journal has an international focus and seeks to publish empirical articles and scholarly comment on issues that aim to increase understanding of the potential barriers to learning and participation that may be experienced by individuals with visual impairment.
BJVI is published three times a year and submissions relevant to the focus of the journal are welcomed under the following categories (contributors should indicate under which category they wish their submission to be considered):
1. Research article (3000-5000 words) (peer reviewed)
Most research articles will be empirical submissions that are evidence based and data driven. They may also include scholarly articles such as reviews of research literature or contributions to theory.
2. Research report (1500-3000 words) (peer reviewed)
Research reports would normally meet the criteria for research articles but their shorter length might reflect a narrower scope: for examples pilot studies/studies with a small number of participants, or summaries of research in progress.
3. Practice reports - 1500 words (to be reviewed at discretion of editors)
Practice reports will include contributions from practitioners relating to innovative developments in areas such as teaching methods, curriculum development or provision.
4. Comment - 1000 words (to be reviewed at discretion of editors)
These contributions may typically initiate, or contribute to, debate on a topical issue of broad concern to the field of visual impairment and will draw upon the author's personal/professional experience. No anonymous contributions will be accepted.
| Professor John Ravenscroft | University of Edinburgh, UK |
| Elizabeth Mccann | University of Edinburgh, UK |
| Dr Torø Graven | University of Oxford, Norway |
| Dr Vassilios S Argyropoulos | University of Thessaly, Greece |
| F Barlow Brown | Kingston University, UK |
| Dr. Andrew Blaikie | University of St Andrews, UK |
| Dr Naomi Dale | Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK |
| Dr Pauline Davis | University of Manchester, UK |
| Graeme Douglas | University of Birmingham , UK |
| Prof Gordon Dutton | Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, UK |
| Martin Glese | Heidelberg University of Education, Germany |
| Dr David Feeney | Liverpool Hope University, UK |
| Prof Kay Alicyn Ferrell | University of Northern Colorado, USA |
| Prof Alistair Fielder | City University, UK |
| Dr Gregory L. Goodrich | Sea Bright, New Jersey, USA |
| Dr. Justin A. Haegele | Old Dominion University, USA |
| Dr. Simon Hayhoe | The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK |
| Rachel Hewett | University of Birmingham, UK |
| Dr Liz Hodges | University of Birmingham , UK |
| Jill Keeffe | University of Melbourne, Australia |
| Sue Keil | Rnib, UK |
| Vicky Lewis | Open University, UK |
| Professor Lauren J. Lieberman | The College at Brockport Kinesiology, USA |
| Paul Lynch | University of Birmingham , UK |
| Mike McLinden | University of Birmingham , UK |
| Lotfi B. Merabet | Massachusetts Eye and Ear – Harvard Medical School, USA |
| Dr Sarah Morley Wilkins | Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB), UK |
| Paul J. Pagliano | James Cook University North Queensland, Australia |
| Sue Pavey | Birmingham University, UK |
| Helen Petrie | University of York, UK |
| Jill Porter | University of Bath, UK |
| Linda Pring | Goldsmiths College, UK |
| Dr Joao Roe | Head of Sensory Support Service, UK |
| Michael Tobin | University of Birmingham , UK |
| Dr Simon Ungar | Wandsworth Schools and Community Psychology Service, UK |
| Walter Wittich | Université de Montréal, Canada |
| Margaret Woodhouse | Cardiff University, UK |
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