TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS

metrics 2024

Transforming Perspectives on Planning and Development

Introduction

TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS is a prestigious journal published by Wiley, focusing on the dynamic field of geography and its multifaceted interactions with earth-surface processes. With an ISSN of 0020-2754 and an E-ISSN of 1475-5661, this journal has made significant contributions to the discipline since its inception in 1976, continuing to publish groundbreaking research that shapes contemporary geographical thought until 2024. Recognized for its rigorous scholarship, it is classified within the top quartile (Q1) of both the Earth-Surface Processes and Geography, Planning and Development categories. The journal holds respectable rankings in Scopus—91st out of 821 in Social Sciences and 22nd out of 179 in Earth and Planetary Sciences—placing it in the 88th and 87th percentiles, respectively. Although it operates under traditional access policies, the depth of research, variety of topics, and the interdisciplinary approach make it an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, promoting a deeper understanding of spatial dynamics and planning within our rapidly changing world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.60
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.00
H-Index127
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.98
Influence1.51
Immediacy Index1.60
Cited Half Life10.70
Citing Half Life6.60
JCI1.29
Total Documents1156
WOS Total Citations4967
SCIMAGO Total Citations13995
SCIMAGO SELF Citations945
Scopus Journal Rank1.60
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.65
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.92
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.11

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #91/821
Percentile 88.92
Quartile Q1
Earth-Surface Processes in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #22/179
Percentile 87.71
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 19/171
Percentile 89.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 22/172
Percentile 87.21
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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