INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
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Advancing regional science through empirical insights.
Introduction
INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the field of regional science through rigorous empirical and theoretical research. With an ISSN of 0160-0176 and an E-ISSN of 1552-6925, this journal has earned its place in the scholarly community, boasting a Q1 ranking in Social Sciences and a Q2 ranking in Environmental Science as of 2023, reflecting its high impact and contribution to both domains. Covering a wide array of topics from urban development to environmental policy, the journal's eclectic scope attracts a diverse audience of researchers, practitioners, and students interested in understanding the dynamics of regional development and planning. Although not an open-access journal, the importance of its contributions is underscored by its strong Scopus rankings—45th in General Social Sciences and 80th in General Environmental Science. With a history that converges from 1975 to the present, INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW remains an essential resource for those seeking to explore the complexities of regional challenges and innovations.
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