Journal of Settlements and Spatial Planning
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Aims & Scope
Journal of Settlements and Spatial Planning (JSSP) is a biannual, peer-reviewed, open access journal, edited by the Centre for Research on Settlements and Urbanism, Faculty of Geography, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, ROMANIA. For the unrestricted access to potential subscribers all over the world the journal is published in English language and can be accessed electronically. The Journal of Settlements and Spatial Planning addresses mainly to geographers, young researchers and also to other specialists in adjacent fields of research that focus their attention on aspects related to settlements and spatial planning. On the other hand, it strongly encourages representatives of the public administration, who are responsible with the practical implementation of planning projects, to bring their contribution to the scientific field. Our journal seeks to publish original theoretical and applied research studies on a large range of subjects addressed to urban and rural settlements and spatial planning, as well as precise issues related to both of them. We welcome scholars to bring their contribution (original articles in basic and applied research, case studies) and increase interdisciplinary research on settlements and their spatial impact.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Settlements and Spatial Planning (ISSN: 2069-3419) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of GEOGRAPHY, published by Cluj University Press in Romania. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.175 (Q4), an H-index of 12.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 24 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,475 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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