The European Journal of Spatial Development (EJSD) is an open-access journal that publishes high-quality research on spatial planning, regional development, policymaking, and governance, with a particular focus on European and EU-related perspectives. EJSD provides a critical platform for exploring how spatial development is coordinated, governed, and institutionalized across various scales and territories. Rooted in the Social Sciences, the journal primarily focuses on Spatial Planning and Development, Urban Studies, and Geography, while welcoming interdisciplinary contributions that broaden the understanding of European spatial development.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Urban StudiesQ2
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ3
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Scopus Categories
Urban StudiesManagement, Monitoring, Policy and LawGeography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Regional Development and PolicyPublic Policy and Administration ResearchEuropean Union Policy and GovernanceSustainability and Climate Change GovernanceEconomic and Environmental ValuationPolish socio-economic developmentRural development and sustainabilityEnvironmental and Social Impact AssessmentsUrbanization and City PlanningCross-Border Cooperation and Integration