Geographical Analysis

Aims & Scope

First in its specialty area and one of the most frequently cited journals in geography, Geographical Analysis has, since 1969, published significant advances in geographical theory, model building, and quantitative methods to geographers and scholars in a wide spectrum of related fields.

Traditionally, mathematical and nonmathematical articulations of geographical theory, and statements and discussions of the analytic paradigm are published in the journal.

Spatial data analyses and spatial econometrics and statistics are strongly represented.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.3
2024	3.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.271

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3206

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	566

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Local Indicators of Spatial Association—LISA

  Citation: 8920

  Authors: Luc

• The Analysis of Spatial Association by Use of Distance Statistics

  Citation: 4412

  Authors: Arthur, J. K.

• Local Spatial Autocorrelation Statistics: Distributional Issues and an Application

  Citation: 2630

  Authors: J. K., Arthur

• Geographically Weighted Regression: A Method for Exploring Spatial Nonstationarity

  Citation: 2619

  Authors: Chris, A. Stewart, Martin E.

• <i><b>GeoDa</b></i>: An Introduction to Spatial Data Analysis

  Citation: 1913

  Authors: Luc, Ibnu, Youngihn

• Space‐Time and Integral Measures of Individual Accessibility: A Comparative Analysis Using a Point‐based Framework

  Citation: 808

  Authors: Mei‐Po

• Lagrange Multiplier Test Diagnostics for Spatial Dependence and Spatial Heterogeneity

  Citation: 676

  Authors: Luc

• Central Facilities Location

  Citation: 627

  Authors: Charles S., Ralph W.

• A Flow‐Capturing Location‐Allocation Model

  Citation: 559

  Authors: M. John

• Properties of Tests for Spatial Dependence in Linear Regression Models

  Citation: 535

  Authors: Luc, Serge

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