The Journal of Land Use Science publishes research on the dynamics of land use and land cover change, driven by human activities and environmental factors. Studies analyze the spatial and temporal patterns of land transformations, including urbanization, agricultural expansion, and the intensification of land use. The journal also investigates the socioeconomic drivers and ecological consequences of these changes, as well as the development of models and strategies for sustainable land management and planning.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Earth-Surface ProcessesQ1
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Earth-Surface ProcessesManagement, Monitoring, Policy and LawGeography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Land Use and Ecosystem ServicesConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementAgriculture, Land Use, Rural DevelopmentEconomic and Environmental ValuationLand Rights and ReformsRemote Sensing in AgricultureForest Management and PolicyRangeland Management and Livestock EcologyWildlife Ecology and ConservationAgricultural Innovations and Practices