PROFESSIONAL GEOGRAPHER
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Championing Groundbreaking Research in Geography Since 1949
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PROFESSIONAL GEOGRAPHER is a prominent journal in the fields of geography and earth-surface processes, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd. With a rich history dating back to 1949 and continuing through 2024, it serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students to explore and disseminate groundbreaking research and insights within the geographical sciences. The journal holds a respectable impact factor, placing it in the Q2 quartile for both Earth-Surface Processes and Geography, Planning and Development as of 2023, highlighting its importance in these critical academic areas. The journal ranks #273 out of 821 in Geography and Planning and #70 out of 179 in Earth and Planetary Sciences on Scopus, reflecting its robust contribution to advancing knowledge in social sciences. Although it does not currently offer open access options, it still provides invaluable content that influences pedagogy and research in geography. Its comprehensive scope invites a wide range of geospatial topics, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration across the global academic community.
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