Journal of Planning Education and Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Planning Education and Research (JPER) is a forum for planning educators and scholars (from both academia and practice) to present results from teaching and research that advance the profession and improve planning practice.

JPER is the official journal of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) and the journal of record for North American planning scholarship.

Aimed at scholars and educators in urban and regional planning, political science, policy analysis, urban geography, economics, and sociology, JPER presents the most vital contemporary trends and issues in planning theory, practice, and pedagogy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5414

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	662

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.933

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	91

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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 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.

• Guidance on Conducting a Systematic Literature Review

  Citation: 1994

  Authors: Yu, Maria

• Sustainable Urban Forms

  Citation: 857

  Authors: Yosef Rafeq

• Avoiding the Local Trap

  Citation: 726

  Authors: Branden, Mark

• The Compact City Fallacy

  Citation: 646

  Authors: Michael

• Planning Theory's Emerging Paradigm: Communicative Action and Interactive Practice

  Citation: 613

  Authors: Judith E.

• Equity Impacts of Urban Land Use Planning for Climate Adaptation

  Citation: 500

  Authors: Isabelle, Linda, Eric, Daniel, Kian, Zachary, Kara, Hannah

• Network Power in Collaborative Planning

  Citation: 309

  Authors: David E., Judith E.

• Institutionalist Analysis, Communicative Planning, and Shaping Places

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Patsy

• Environmental Justice and the Sustainable City

  Citation: 265

  Authors: Graham

• Urban Climate Adaptation in the Global South

  Citation: 256

  Authors: JoAnn, Isabelle, Debra

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