What is the Impact Factor of Planning?

The journal Planning is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Planning indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Planning is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.102 (Q4) and an H-index of 13.

Who publishes Planning and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Planning is published by American Planning Association. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,188 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Planning

Identifier (ISSN):0001-2610(Print)

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Publisher:American Planning Association

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.102

#30,684

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

13 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

3articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Every month, thousands of people — professionals and interested laypeople alike — read Planning to learn how innovative planning programs and techniques are reshaping America"s communities.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

EngineeringGeographyPolitical ScienceBusinessLawHistoryBiologyArchaeologyComputer ScienceEconomicsCivil EngineeringEcologyGeologyMedicineEnvironmental SciencePhysics

Primary Research Areas

Social Sciences Geography Planning and Development

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2020

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Articles / Year3

Total Citations6

2017

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Articles / Year3

Total Citations2

2016

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Articles / Year8

Total Citations4

2015

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Articles / Year8

Total Citations11

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2025	0	—	—
2020	—	3	6
2017	—	3	2
2016	—	8	4
2015	—	8	11
2014	—	4	2
2013	—	16	6
2012	—	22	21
2011	—	35	52
2010	—	20	23
2009	—	21	19
2008	—	28	49
2007	—	26	107

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #30,684Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1979-1982, 1984, 1998-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Social Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.102

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.01

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,188 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1

3-Year Documents118

Citable Documents66

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate64.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ4

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Total Cites vs Self-Cites

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

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CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Planning (ISSN: 0001-2610) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by American Planning Association in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.102 (Q4), an H-index of 13.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 3 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,188 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.