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Q1Annals of the American Association of Geographers
About Annals of the American Association of Geographers
About Annals of the American Association of Geographers
Annals of the American Association of Geographers is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2016-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2469-4460, 2469-4452; H-index 156; Impact Factor 3.8.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (156): Exceptionally high — 156 articles have each been cited at least 156 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
- Impact Factor (3.8): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.
Publishing in Annals of the American Association of Geographers
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Annals of the American Association of Geographers?
2469-4460, 2469-4452.
Who publishes Annals of the American Association of Geographers?
Taylor and Francis Ltd..
What are Annals of the American Association of Geographers's metrics?
Impact Factor 3.8; H-index 156.
Where do I submit to Annals of the American Association of Geographers?
Via the official website.
Is Annals of the American Association of Geographers peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.8 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Geographies of human-animal interactions; Water Governance and Infrastructure; Urban Transport and Accessibility; Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis; Land Use and Ecosystem Services; Urban Planning and Governance.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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