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Japanese Journal of Human Geography

Human Geographical Society of Japan · Japan

ISSN0018-7216
SJR Q3Scopus / SJROpen Access
12
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q3+12
Total12
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
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

Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access
Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Human Geographical Society of Japan
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
0018-7216
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
N/A

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
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
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref