We are happy to announce that all accepted papers in the journal track (full papers and surveys) will be featured in a special issue of the journal Computers & Graphics (C&G).
Full Papers should describe original, application-oriented research that advances the fusion of visual computing methods within medicine and biology. Accepted work will focus on a well-defined biological or medical problem and demonstrate significant innovation or improvement in visual computing. Surveys are long-form submissions addressing new and emerging topics in visual computing, biology, and medicine.
Please visit the general call page for all submission types and the scope.
Submission Instructions
Full and survey papers must be submitted using the Editorial Manager for Computers & Graphics. This year, there will be no abstract submission. The authors are required to submit only the final paper. When submitting your paper, make sure that you select the correct Article Type (VSI: Special Section on VCBM 2026).
- Full Papers length: We do not impose strict maximum lengths for the full papers track. However, it is unusual for papers to exceed 10 pages (in C&G LaTeX style, including all images and references). Papers should only be as long as their content justifies. Reviewers may rate a submission lower if it is perceived as unnecessarily long or recommend it for the conference (short paper) track instead.
- Surveys length: We do not impose strict maximum lengths for the survey track. However, it is unusual for surveys to exceed 20 pages (in C&G LaTeX style, including all images and references).
- Review Process: This track follows a double-blind review process. Authors must anonymize their submissions (names, affiliations, and explicit self-citations must be removed). Please follow the instructions in the guide for authors of Computers & Graphics.
- Supplementary Material: Authors are strongly encouraged to use supplementary material, such as videos or executable programs, to provide extra content.
- Video Formats: Please use common video codecs, such as MP4 (H.264), to maximize the chances that the reviewers can view them.
- Use of AI: All submissions must adhere to the official Elsevier policies regarding the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in scientific writing. For detailed guidelines on disclosure and authorship requirements, please refer to the Elsevier Generative AI Policies for Journals.
Important Dates (journal track)
- Submission deadline: May 1, 2026
- Author notification (1st cycle): May 27, 2026
- Revision due (1st cycle): June 24, 2026
- Author notification (2nd cycle): July 20, 2026
- Minor Revision due (2nd cycle): August 3, 2026
- Final notification: August 10, 2026
- Camera-ready deadline: August 24, 2026
- Symposium: September 16 – 18, 2026
All deadlines are at 23:59 AoE (Anywhere on Earth).