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Planning Theory and Practice

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.20

h-Index

2024-2025

 62

Rank

2024-2025

 5792

SJR

2024-2025

 0.89

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Planning Theory and Practice
Abbreviation Plan. Theory Pract.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Geography, Planning and Development (Q1)
h-index 62
Overall Rank/Ranking 5792
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.89
Impact Score 2.20
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14649357, 1470000X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2000-2025




About Planning Theory and Practice


Planning Theory and Practice is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Planning Theory and Practice is 5792. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.89. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 62. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Planning Theory and Practice journal is 14649357, 1470000X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Planning Theory and Practice is cited by a total of 289 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Planning Theory and Practice Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Planning Theory and Practice is 2.20, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Planning Theory and Practice IF is decreased by a factor of 0.26 and approximate percentage change is -10.57% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Planning Theory and Practice Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Planning Theory and Practice is 2.20. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Planning Theory and Practice. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.20
2023 2.46
2022 2.93
2021 2.32
2020 1.85
2019 1.65
2018 1.74
2017 1.50
2016 0.98
2015 1.02
2014 1.78

Planning Theory and Practice h-index


  Table Setting

Planning Theory and Practice has an h-index of 62. It means 62 articles of this journal have more than 62 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Planning Theory and Practice ISSN


The ISSN of Planning Theory and Practice is 14649357, 1470000X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Planning Theory and Practice Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Planning Theory and Practice is 5792. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.89. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Planning Theory and Practice by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.89
2023 0.953
2022 0.922
2021 1.018
2020 1.328
2019 1.035
2018 0.843
2017 0.519
2016 0.730
2015 0.635
2014 0.639

Ranking of Planning Theory and Practice by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5792
2023 4833
2022 4797
2021 3986
2020 2779
2019 4108
2018 5510
2017 8967
2016 6443
2015 7464
2014 7291

Planning Theory and Practice Publisher


Table Setting

Planning Theory and Practice is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2000-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Planning Theory and Practice is Plan. Theory Pract.. This abbreviation ('Plan. Theory Pract.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Planning Theory and Practice


If your research field is/are related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Planning Theory and Practice?

Planning Theory and Practice latest impact IF is 2.20. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.93 (2022) and 0.98 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.86 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The Planning Theory and Practice has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.89, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.328 in 2020 and the lowest being 0.519 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Planning Theory and Practice over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.86.


What's the latest h-index of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The latest h-index of the Planning Theory and Practice is 62.


Who's the publisher of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The Planning Theory and Practice is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The Planning Theory and Practice is currently ranked 5792 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2779 in 2020 and its lowest position of 8967 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Planning Theory and Practice?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Planning Theory and Practice is Plan. Theory Pract..


Is the "Planning Theory and Practice" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Planning Theory and Practice is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The Planning Theory and Practice encompasses the following areas:

  • Geography, Planning and Development

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The Planning Theory and Practice is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14649357, 1470000X.


What's the best quartile of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The best quartile for the Planning Theory and Practice is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Planning Theory and Practice?

The Planning Theory and Practice coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2000-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Planning Theory and Practice

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.20
2023 2.46
2022 2.93
2021 2.32
2020 1.85
2019 1.65
2018 1.74
2017 1.50
2016 0.98
2015 1.02
2014 1.78



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