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SJR Score
0.206
H-Index
14
SNIP
0.48
Total Works
3,479
Total Citations
3,100
2yr Mean Citedness
0.15
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal explores the diverse spatial and social dynamics within contemporary Japan, examining how individuals and communities navigate economic, social, and environmental changes. Articles investigate the formation of ethnic communities, the challenges faced by single fathers in balancing work and family, the sustainability of rural transportation initiatives, the historical development of trade networks in port cities, the regional adoption of agricultural technologies, the evolving nature of home-based work and family relationships, the variations in local governance structures, and the structural shifts in the wine industry.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary Language—
1st Year Published—
Annual Volume~ 50 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications3,479
Publisher OrgThe Human Geographical Society of Japan
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2026
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Geography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Urban and spatial planningFinancial Crisis of the 21st CenturyHuman auditory perception and evaluationJapanese History and CultureEarthquake and Disaster Impact StudiesLegal and Regulatory AnalysisUrbanization and City PlanningLinguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesMilitary Technology and StrategiesDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies