International Regional Science Review

Aims & Scope

International Regional Science Review serves as an international forum for economists, geographers, planners, and other social scientists to share important research findings and methodological breakthroughs.

The journal serves as a catalyst for improving spatial and regional analysis within the social sciences and stimulating communication among the disciplines.

IRSR deliberately helps define regional science by publishing key interdisciplinary survey articles that summarize and evaluate previous research and identify fruitful research directions.

Focusing on issues of theory, method, and public policy where the spatial or regional dimension is central, IRSR strives to promote useful scholarly research that is securely tied to the real world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.657

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	65

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8730

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	207

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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 Environmental Science 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.

• Geography and Economic Development

  Citation: 941

  Authors: John Luke, Jeffrey D., Andrew D.

• Urban Sprawl: Diagnosis and Remedies

  Citation: 830

  Authors: Jan K.

• Specification and Estimation of Spatial Panel Data Models

  Citation: 784

  Authors: J. Paul

• The Effects of Urban Patterns on Ecosystem Function

  Citation: 744

  Authors: Marina

• Matlab Software for Spatial Panels

  Citation: 679

  Authors: J. Paul

• Spatial Externalities, Spatial Multipliers, And Spatial Econometrics

  Citation: 669

  Authors: Luc

• Strategic Interaction Among Governments: An Overview of Empirical Studies

  Citation: 652

  Authors: Jan K.

• Competitive Advantage, Agglomeration Economies, and Regional Policy

  Citation: 357

  Authors: Michael E.

• Smart Growth and the Transportation-Land Use Connection: What Does the Research Tell Us?

  Citation: 329

  Authors: Susan

• Assessing the Regional Economic Development Impacts of Universities: A Review of Current Approaches

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Joshua, Harvey

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