Journal Indexing and Impact Factor Analysis
For researchers and academics, the visibility and credibility of a scholarly publication are often determined by its indexing and citation metrics. These markers indicate how widely a journal is recognized within the global scientific community and how frequently its published research is cited by other scholars.
Key Facts
- Indexed in Scopus and the Social Sciences Citation Index.
- 2017 Impact Factor: 2.1.
- Ranked 14th of 40 in Urban Studies.
- Ranked 49th of 238 in Education & Educational Research.
Abstracting and Indexing Services
The journal is currently abstracted and indexed in two of the most prestigious databases in academia: Scopus and the Social Sciences Citation Index. Abstracting and indexing services act as searchable databases that allow researchers to find relevant literature by cataloging the titles, authors, and summaries of published papers.
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Performance Metrics and Rankings
According to the Journal Citation Reports (JCR)—a primary source for calculating the influence of academic journals—the publication achieved an impact factor of 2.1 in 2017. The impact factor is a measure reflecting the average number of citations received per paper published in the journal during the preceding two years.
This metric places the journal in a competitive position across two distinct academic categories:
- Urban Studies: Ranked 14th out of 40 journals.
- Education & Educational Research: Ranked 49th out of 238 journals.
| Metric/Category | Value/Rank | Total Journals in Category |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Factor | 2.1 | N/A |
| Urban Studies Rank | 14th | 40 |
| Education & Educational Research Rank | 49th | 238 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which databases index this journal?
The journal is indexed in Scopus and the Social Sciences Citation Index.
What was the journal's impact factor in 2017?
The impact factor for the year 2017 was 2.1, as reported by the Journal Citation Reports.
How does the journal rank in the field of Urban Studies?
It is ranked 14th out of 40 journals within the Urban Studies category.
How does the journal rank in Education and Educational Research?
It is ranked 49th out of 238 journals in the Education & Educational Research category.