TOWN PLANNING REVIEW

metrics 2024

Fostering Excellence in Planning Research

Introduction

TOWN PLANNING REVIEW is a prestigious academic journal published by Liverpool University Press, focusing on pivotal research in the fields of urban studies and planning. Established in 1977, this journal has become a leading platform for the exploration of contemporary urban challenges and innovative planning solutions, aligning with its impressive Q1 rankings in both Geography, Planning and Development and Urban Studies. With a Scopus rank of 73 out of 279 in Urban Studies, it holds a strong presence in the academic community, making significant contributions to the scholarship and practice of town planning. Although it is not an open-access journal, it continues to reach a global audience by disseminating high-quality, peer-reviewed research. Researchers, professionals, and students interested in advancing their understanding of urbanization processes, planning methodologies, and policy implications will find TOWN PLANNING REVIEW an invaluable resource as it bridges theoretical insights and practical applications in the dynamic landscape of urban development.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.70
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index50
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life11.50
Citing Half Life8.60
JCI0.46
Total Documents891
WOS Total Citations1155
SCIMAGO Total Citations2687
SCIMAGO SELF Citations256
Scopus Journal Rank0.70
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.55
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.79

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #73/279
Percentile 73.84
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #266/821
Percentile 67.60
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

URBAN STUDIES
Rank 44/77
Percentile 43.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

URBAN STUDIES
Rank 50/77
Percentile 35.06
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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