Academic Journal
Q3Growth and Change
About Growth and Change
About Growth and Change
Growth and Change is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 31 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q3. Publication coverage spans 1970-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1468-2257, 0017-4815; H-index 72.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (72): Strong citation impact — 72 articles cited at least 72 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Growth and Change
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 Q3. 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 Growth and Change?
1468-2257, 0017-4815.
Who publishes Growth and Change?
31.
What are Growth and Change's metrics?
H-index 72.
Where do I submit to Growth and Change?
Via the official website.
Is Growth and Change peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis; Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth; Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies; Housing Market and Economics; Economic Growth and Productivity; Regional Development and Policy.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,400.00 USD; 2,840.00 EUR; 2,270.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
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.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
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2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/grow.70150Is There an Urban Inclusivity Premium? Gender Wage Gaps Across Brazil's Urban Hierarchy
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2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/grow.70148From Policy‐Driven to Self‐Sustaining? Exploring the Evolution and Sustainability of Cultural Districts in China
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