Urban Forum

metrics 2024

Fostering Interdisciplinary Insights in Urban Planning

Introduction

Urban Forum is a prestigious academic journal published by SPRINGERNATURE that has been a key contributor to the fields of Urban Studies and Geography, Planning and Development since its inception in 1990. With a significant impact factor reflective of its rigorous peer-reviewed research, the journal is currently ranked in the Q2 category, demonstrating its influence and importance in advancing knowledge within these domains. Based in the Netherlands, Urban Forum provides a platform for researchers, professionals, and students to explore critical urban issues, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and disseminate innovative studies that shape urban policy and planning practices. Although the journal is not open access, it remains accessible through various academic databases, ensuring a wide reach within the scholarly community. Engaging with Urban Forum means being at the forefront of contemporary urban research, making it an essential resource for anyone dedicated to understanding and enhancing urban living and planning.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.44
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index44
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life8.30
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.38
Total Documents592
WOS Total Citations619
SCIMAGO Total Citations2169
SCIMAGO SELF Citations275
Scopus Journal Rank0.44
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.44
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.55
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.95

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #88/279
Percentile 68.46
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #313/821
Percentile 61.88
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

URBAN STUDIES
Rank 53/77
Percentile 31.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

URBAN STUDIES
Rank 56/77
Percentile 27.27
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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