Regional Studies Journal Citation Rate 2026
0034-3404
eISSN 1360-0591
Routledge
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Regional Studies
Regional Studies (RS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cultural Industries and Urban Development and Economic Growth and Productivity, published by Routledge in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0034-3404 (e-ISSN 1360-0591). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.19 (Q1 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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,806 works and 247,281 citations, with an h-index of 198.
Regional Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Regional Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.19, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cultural Industries and Urban Development 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.
Regional Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Regional Studies 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 Regional Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Regional Studies
- This journal covers Cultural Industries and Urban Development, Economic Growth and Productivity, Regional Development and Policy. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Regional Studies Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0034-3404 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1360-0591 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Regional Studies is published by Routledge and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Regional Studies is classified under Cultural Industries and Urban Development, Economic Growth and Productivity, Regional Development and Policy and Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis.
Regional Studies is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.191.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 4.191 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Hybrid WRF‑hydro and random forest framework for improved flood reconstruction in data‑sparse river basins: A case study of the transboundary Nu‑Salween Basin
Myint Myint Shwe, Min Liu, Hifza Rasheed • 2026
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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