JOURNAL OF PLANNING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research at the Intersection of Planning and Community Development

Introduction

JOURNAL OF PLANNING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, published by SAGE Publications Inc, stands at the forefront of academic discourse in the fields of planning, geography, and urban studies. Established in 1981 and continuing through to 2024, this esteemed journal features cutting-edge research and critical analyses that address the pressing challenges of urbanization and community development. As a recognized leader with prestigious Q1 rankings in Development, Geography, Planning and Development, and Urban Studies categories, it ranks 22nd out of 279 in Urban Studies, underscoring its influence with a remarkable 92nd percentile ranking in the Scopus database. Although the journal does not currently offer open access options, it provides a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to understanding and shaping the complex dynamics of urban environments. With a commitment to advancing knowledge and practice, the journal supports interdisciplinary scholarship and encourages the publication of innovative ideas that foster sustainable urban solutions.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.80
Journal Impact Factor2.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.30
H-Index87
Journal IF Without Self2.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.65
Influence1.15
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life10.80
JCI0.79
Total Documents1215
WOS Total Citations3369
SCIMAGO Total Citations5661
SCIMAGO SELF Citations462
Scopus Journal Rank0.80
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.43
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.53
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #22/279
Percentile 92.11
Quartile Q1
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #31/306
Percentile 89.87
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #84/821
Percentile 89.77
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING
Rank 18/54
Percentile 67.60
Quartile Q2
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 17/77
Percentile 78.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING
Rank 15/54
Percentile 72.22
Quartile Q2
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 21/77
Percentile 72.73
Quartile Q2
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Rank N/A

Quartile History

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