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Academic Journal

Q1

Journal of the American Planning Association

Taylor and Francis Ltd.

United KingdomDevelopment (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
125H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.697SJR (2025)
1935-2026Coverage

About Journal of the American Planning Association

About Journal of the American Planning Association

Journal of the American Planning Association is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1935-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0194-4363; H-index 125.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (125): Exceptionally high — 125 articles have each been cited at least 125 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Journal of the American Planning Association

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 Journal of the American Planning Association?
0194-4363.

Who publishes Journal of the American Planning Association?
Taylor and Francis Ltd..

What are Journal of the American Planning Association's metrics?
H-index 125.

Where do I submit to Journal of the American Planning Association?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of the American Planning Association peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0194-4363, 1939-0130
ISSN-L0194-4363
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationTaylor & Francis
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex3,375
Citations recorded in OpenAlex125,500
OpenAlex H-index164
Years represented in OpenAlex1937–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Urbanization and City Planning; Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies; Human auditory perception and evaluation; Urban Planning and Governance; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies; Urban Transport and Accessibility.

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.

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