Journal of Historical Geography Citation Rate 2026
0305-7488
eISSN 1095-8614
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Journal of Historical Geography
Journal of Historical Geography (JHG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering American Environmental and Regional History and Archaeology and Natural History, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0305-7488 (e-ISSN 1095-8614). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.66 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2160 USD). OpenAlex records 5,713 works and 59,937 citations, with an h-index of 97.
Journal of Historical Geography Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Historical Geography has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.66, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the American Environmental and Regional History research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Historical Geography operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Historical Geography should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Historical Geography against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Historical Geography
- Budget $2160 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers American Environmental and Regional History, Archaeology and Natural History, Historical Economic and Social Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0305-7488 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-8614 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2160 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Historical Geography is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2160.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Historical Geography is classified under American Environmental and Regional History, Archaeology and Natural History, Historical Economic and Social Studies and Historical Geography and Geographical Thought.
Journal of Historical Geography is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.659.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.659 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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