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Journal of Spatial Science

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

1.51

h-Index

2024-2025

 36

Rank

2024-2025

 15246

SJR

2024-2025

 0.347

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 Journal of Spatial Science
Abbreviation J. Spat. Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3); Energy (miscellaneous) (Q3)
h-index 36
Overall Rank/Ranking 15246
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.347
Impact Score 1.51
Publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14498596, 18365655
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2004-2025




About Journal of Spatial Science


Journal of Spatial Science is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3); Energy (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Spatial Science is 15246. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.347. 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 36. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Journal of Spatial Science journal is 14498596, 18365655. 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. Journal of Spatial Science is cited by a total of 162 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Spatial Science Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Spatial Science is 1.51, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Spatial Science IF is increased by a factor of 0.1 and approximate percentage change is 7.09% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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

Journal of Spatial Science Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Spatial Science is 1.51. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Spatial Science. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.51
2023 1.41
2022 2.26
2021 1.85
2020 1.42
2019 1.06
2018 1.45
2017 1.17
2016 0.94
2015 1.10
2014 0.65

Journal of Spatial Science h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Spatial Science has an h-index of 36. It means 36 articles of this journal have more than 36 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.




Journal of Spatial Science ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Spatial Science is 14498596, 18365655. 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

Journal of Spatial Science Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Spatial Science is 15246. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.347. 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 Journal of Spatial Science by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.347
2023 0.46
2022 0.405
2021 0.367
2020 0.466
2019 0.439
2018 0.468
2017 0.293
2016 0.317
2015 0.415
2014 0.246

Ranking of Journal of Spatial Science by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 15246
2023 11638
2022 12370
2021 12876
2020 10689
2019 10979
2018 10050
2017 13553
2016 13024
2015 10631
2014 14965

Journal of Spatial Science Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Spatial Science is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2004-2025. 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 Journal of Spatial Science is J. Spat. Sci.. This abbreviation ('J. Spat. Sci.') 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 Journal of Spatial Science


If your research field is/are related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3); Energy (miscellaneous) (Q3), 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 Journal of Spatial Science?

Journal of Spatial Science latest impact IF is 1.51. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.26 (2022) and 0.65 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.35 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The Journal of Spatial Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.347, 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 0.468 in 2018 and the lowest being 0.246 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Spatial Science over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.35.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Spatial Science is 36.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The Journal of Spatial Science is published by the Taylor and Francis Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The Journal of Spatial Science is currently ranked 15246 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 10050 in 2018 and its lowest position of 15246 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Spatial Science?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Spatial Science is J. Spat. Sci..


Is the "Journal of Spatial Science" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Spatial Science is classified as a journal that the Taylor and Francis Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The Journal of Spatial Science encompasses the following areas:

  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Energy (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The Journal of Spatial Science is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14498596, 18365655.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The best quartile for the Journal of Spatial Science is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Spatial Science?

The Journal of Spatial Science coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2004-2025.


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 Journal of Spatial Science

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.51
2023 1.41
2022 2.26
2021 1.85
2020 1.42
2019 1.06
2018 1.45
2017 1.17
2016 0.94
2015 1.10
2014 0.65



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