TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE

Scope & Guideline

Catalyzing change in global transportation practices.

Introduction

Explore the comprehensive scope of TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE through our detailed guidelines, including its aims and scope. Stay updated with trending and emerging topics, and delve into declining areas to understand shifts in academic interest. Our guidelines also showcase highly cited topics, featuring influential research making a significant impact. Additionally, discover the latest published papers and those with high citation counts, offering a snapshot of current scholarly conversations. Use these guidelines to explore TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE in depth and align your research initiatives with current academic trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0965-8564
PublisherPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1992 to 2024
AbbreviationTRANSPORT RES A-POL / Transp. Res. Pt. A-Policy Pract.
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
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AddressTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice' focuses on a wide range of transportation issues, emphasizing the intersection of research, policy, and practice. It aims to provide insights that inform decision-making processes in transportation systems, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of transport policy.
  1. Transport Policy Analysis:
    The journal extensively covers the evaluation and development of transport policies, analyzing their effectiveness, implications, and impacts on various stakeholders.
  2. Sustainable Transportation Solutions:
    It emphasizes research on sustainable transport solutions, including electric vehicles, public transit improvements, and policies aimed at reducing environmental impacts.
  3. Behavioral Insights and Travel Demand:
    Research on travel behavior, including factors influencing mode choice, commuter preferences, and the impact of socio-economic variables on travel patterns is a key focus.
  4. Technological Innovations in Transportation:
    The journal explores the role of technological advancements such as autonomous vehicles, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), and smart transportation systems in shaping future transport landscapes.
  5. Equity and Accessibility in Transport Systems:
    Addressing social equity and accessibility issues, the journal highlights research that examines disparities in transportation access and the implications for disadvantaged groups.
  6. Data-driven Approaches and Modeling Techniques:
    The journal encourages the use of advanced modeling techniques and data-driven approaches to analyze transportation systems, incorporating big data, machine learning, and simulation methods.
The journal is currently witnessing a surge in interest in several emerging themes that reflect the evolving landscape of transportation research. These trending areas indicate a shift towards integrating technological advancements, sustainability, and socio-economic considerations into transportation studies.
  1. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS):
    Research on MaaS is gaining traction, focusing on how integrated transportation services can enhance user experience and accessibility while promoting sustainable travel behaviors.
  2. Impact of COVID-19 on Travel Behavior:
    A significant increase in studies examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered travel behavior, transportation demand, and public transit usage is evident, reflecting the need to adapt to changing mobility patterns.
  3. Equity and Social Justice in Transportation:
    There is a growing emphasis on equity and social justice issues within transportation research, focusing on how policies can better serve marginalized communities and reduce disparities in access.
  4. Technological Integration and Smart Transportation Systems:
    Innovative research on the integration of technologies such as autonomous vehicles, electric scooters, and smart traffic management systems is trending, highlighting the future of transportation.
  5. Data Analytics and Big Data Applications:
    The application of big data analytics in transportation studies is on the rise, with researchers leveraging vast datasets to inform planning and policy decisions.
  6. Public Health and Transportation Interactions:
    Emerging studies are increasingly addressing the intersection of public health and transportation, particularly in light of the pandemic, exploring how transport policies can promote healthier travel options.

Declining or Waning

As the field of transportation research evolves, certain themes have seen a decline in prominence within the journal. These waning scopes suggest a shift in focus towards more contemporary issues and methodologies in transportation studies.
  1. Traditional Transport Models:
    There has been a noticeable decline in the publication of papers using traditional transport models that do not incorporate modern data analytics or behavioral insights, indicating a shift towards more dynamic and integrated modeling approaches.
  2. Purely Economic Evaluations of Transport Projects:
    While economic evaluations remain important, there is a declining emphasis on studies solely focused on cost-benefit analysis without considering broader social, environmental, and equity implications.
  3. Static Infrastructure Planning:
    Research centered on static infrastructure planning, without consideration for evolving user behaviors or technological advancements, is becoming less frequent, reflecting a need for more adaptive planning frameworks.
  4. Single-mode Transportation Studies:
    There is a waning interest in studies that focus exclusively on single modes of transport (e.g., only rail or only road), as integrated multimodal approaches are gaining more attention.
  5. Historical Case Studies without Contemporary Relevance:
    Papers focusing on historical case studies that lack direct applicability to current transportation challenges are being published less frequently, suggesting a preference for research with immediate relevance.

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