Golden anniversary of Computers & Graphics: A bibliometric overview

Computers co-citation networks and bibliographic coupling of the documents published in Computers & Graphics . The distribution of topics indicates increased attention to artificial intelligence–based methods, including deep learning, point cloud processing, and virtual reality, alongside established rendering and simulation techniques. Additionally, the bibliometric analysis of productive authors, institutions and countries, indicate increased publication and citation activity associated with institutions in Asian countries, especially China. Beyond broader trends, this study also highlights Computers & Graphics’ recent initiatives that emphasize transparency and reproducibility, such as the graphics replicability stamp and the special sections, which bridge academic conferences and high-quality journal publications. This study serves as a reference for researchers seeking to understand the historical trajectory, emerging trends, and evolving editorial priorities in computer graphics research.