Regional Studies Regional Science

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Complexities of Regional Science

Introduction

Regional Studies Regional Science is a pioneering journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, specializing in the interdisciplinary examination of regional dynamics and their effects on economic, social, and environmental landscapes. Established as an open-access journal since 2014, it ensures widespread dissemination of knowledge, promoting accessibility for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Based in the United Kingdom, this journal has garnered a notable reputation, holding a Category Quartile ranking of Q2 in 2023 across various fields, including Economics and Econometrics, Geography, Planning and Development, and Sociology and Political Science. Its rankings in the Scopus database reflect its growing influence within the social sciences, positioning it as a valuable resource for contemporary regional studies. With a commitment to high-quality research, Regional Studies Regional Science serves as a vital platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and empirical findings that address the pressing challenges faced by regions worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index29
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.21
Influence0.52
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life4.60
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI0.72
Total Documents423
WOS Total Citations721
SCIMAGO Total Citations1873
SCIMAGO SELF Citations123
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.02
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.30
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.44

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #391/1466
Percentile 73.33
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #307/821
Percentile 62.61
Quartile Q2
Economics and Econometrics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Rank #309/716
Percentile 56.84
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 68/171
Percentile 60.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 62/172
Percentile 63.95
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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