REGIONAL STUDIES
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Unveiling critical regional issues through impactful research.
Introduction
REGIONAL STUDIES, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a premier academic journal dedicated to the exploration of regional issues, focusing on both environmental and social sciences. With an impressive impact factor that places it in the Q1 quartile for both Environmental Science and Social Sciences, this journal provides a vital platform for researchers and practitioners aiming to understand and address complex regional problems from an interdisciplinary perspective. Covering a wide range of topics relevant to regional development, policy, and dynamics, REGIONAL STUDIES has garnered recognition within the academic community, ranking #8 out of 275 in General Social Sciences and #32 out of 233 in General Environmental Science, according to Scopus. Established in 1967, the journal continues to publish high-quality research that informs both academic scholarship and practical application, making it an essential resource for anyone vested in the future of regional studies.
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