Skip to content
JournalsWorldThe Global Research Discovery Platform
Login Sign Up

Academic Journal

Q1

Planning Theory

SAGE Publications Ltd

United KingdomGeography, Planning and Development (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Journal website ↗
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
74H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.46SJR (2025)
2002-2026Coverage

About Planning Theory

About Planning Theory

Planning Theory is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2002-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1741-3052, 1473-0952; H-index 74.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (74): Strong citation impact — 74 articles cited at least 74 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Planning Theory

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 Planning Theory?
1741-3052, 1473-0952.

Who publishes Planning Theory?
SAGE Publications Ltd.

What are Planning Theory's metrics?
H-index 74.

Where do I submit to Planning Theory?
Via the official website.

Is Planning Theory peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)1473-0952, 1741-3052
ISSN-L1473-0952
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationSAGE Publishing
Publisher country codeGB
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 OpenAlex759
Citations recorded in OpenAlex27,475
OpenAlex H-index78
Years represented in OpenAlex1991–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Urban Planning and Governance; Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism; Urbanization and City Planning; Rural development and sustainability; Urban and Rural Development Challenges; Foucault, Power, and Ethics.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,650.00 USD; 2,676.00 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.

Found incorrect or outdated information?Help us keep this profile accurate.
Suggest an Edit