INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF URBAN AND REGIONAL RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Exploring the Dynamics of Urban Life

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF URBAN AND REGIONAL RESEARCH, published by Wiley, serves as a vital platform for scholars and practitioners in the fields of Urban Studies, Sociology, and Political Science. Established in 1977, this esteemed journal has consistently maintained its reputation as a leader in urban and regional research, boasting impressive impact factor metrics and ranking in the top quartile (Q1) across various categories, including Development and Sociology. With a robust Scopus ranking, where it stands at #25 in Urban Studies and #36 in Development, the journal is recognized for its high-quality, innovative research that contributes to a nuanced understanding of the challenges and dynamics faced by urban environments. Although the journal does not currently offer open access, its diverse and rich content remains accessible to an international audience dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue in urban development. Geographically rooted in the United Kingdom, the journal continues its mission to influence both academic and policy-making spheres worldwide, making it an indispensable resource for researchers and professionals alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.64
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.00
H-Index130
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.86
Influence1.47
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life10.70
Citing Half Life9.20
JCI0.93
Total Documents1598
WOS Total Citations6156
SCIMAGO Total Citations14805
SCIMAGO SELF Citations979
Scopus Journal Rank1.64
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.68
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.33
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.78

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #97/1466
Percentile 93.38
Quartile Q1
Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #25/279
Percentile 91.04
Quartile Q1
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #36/306
Percentile 88.24
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 33/171
Percentile 81.00
Quartile Q1
REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING
Rank 20/54
Percentile 63.90
Quartile Q2
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 20/77
Percentile 74.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 35/172
Percentile 79.65
Quartile Q1
REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING
Rank 11/54
Percentile 79.63
Quartile Q1
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 17/77
Percentile 77.92
Quartile Q1
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Rank N/A

Quartile History

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