REGIONAL SCIENCE AND URBAN ECONOMICS

metrics 2024

Connecting theory and practice in urban economic research.

Introduction

Regional Science and Urban Economics, published by Elsevier, is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of spatial dynamics and urbanization. With an ISSN of 0166-0462 and E-ISSN 1879-2308, this journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners in economics and urban studies, boasting a remarkable impact factor and ranking in the Q1 category for both fields. Since its inception in 1975, the journal has provided a platform for high-quality research that examines both theoretical and empirical aspects of regional science and urban economics. With a Scopus rank of 47th in Urban Studies and 157th in Economics, it ensures that the latest findings reach a wide audience. Researchers interested in exploring spatial economics and urbanization trends will find this journal indispensable for staying at the forefront of their fields, facilitating collaboration and innovation in addressing contemporary urban challenges.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.41
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index96
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.93
Influence1.30
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life10.00
Citing Half Life9.20
JCI0.95
Total Documents1445
WOS Total Citations4405
SCIMAGO Total Citations8051
SCIMAGO SELF Citations616
Scopus Journal Rank1.41
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.71
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.57
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.72

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #47/279
Percentile 83.15
Quartile Q1
Economics and Econometrics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Rank #157/716
Percentile 78.07
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 95/597
Percentile 84.20
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 59/182
Percentile 67.90
Quartile Q2
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 12/77
Percentile 85.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 145/600
Percentile 75.83
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 65/184
Percentile 64.67
Quartile Q2
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 16/77
Percentile 79.22
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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