International Regional Science Review SAGE Publications Inc. · United States
ISSN 0160-0176 eISSN 1552-6925
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SSCI ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
Total 60
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal publishes research on regional economic development, innovation, and spatial inequalities. Articles analyze the impact of infrastructure, such as high-speed rail and highways, on economic outcomes and market integration. The scope also includes studies on smart specialization strategies, green innovation, and the evolution of regional income disparities.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Frequency 3 No. A Year
Status Active
Total Publications 954
Publisher Org SAGE Publishing
Publishing Model Subscription
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0160-0176 / 1552-6925
✅ 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?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Q1
Environmental Science (miscellaneous) Q2
Web of Science Categories
Environmental Studies Regional & Urban Planning Urban Studies
Scopus Categories
Environmental Science (miscellaneous) Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis Spatial and Panel Data Analysis Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth Economic Growth and Productivity Regional Development and Policy
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref