Editorial Department of World Regional Studies · China
ISSN1004-9479
SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR
18
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q2+18
Total18
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.269
H-Index
6
SNIP
0.579
Total Works
915
Total Citations
1,052
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
The journal focuses on regional economic development, industrial organization, and spatial-temporal changes within various regions, particularly in Asia and Africa. Articles examine topics such as value chains, industrial clusters, economic disparities, and the impact of globalization and policy on these areas.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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.
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Urban StudiesQ2
Earth-Surface ProcessesQ3
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Urban StudiesEarth-Surface ProcessesGeography, Planning and DevelopmentPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Regional Economic and Spatial AnalysisEconomic Zones and Regional DevelopmentDiverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchEvaluation Methods in Various FieldsRemote Sensing and Land UseEnvironmental Quality and PollutionCruise Tourism Development and ManagementInternational Business and FDIGlobal Trade and CompetitivenessGlobalization, Economics, and Policies