Journal of Spatial Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Spatial Science publishes papers broadly across the spatial sciences including such areas as cartography, geodesy, geographic information science, hydrography, digital image analysis and photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying and related areas.

Two types of papers are published by he journal: Research Papers and Professional Papers.

Research Papers (including reviews) are peer-reviewed and must meet a minimum standard of making a contribution to the knowledge base of an area of the spatial sciences.

This can be achieved through the empirical or theoretical contribution to knowledge that produces significant new outcomes.

It is anticipated that Professional Papers will be written by industry practitioners.

Professional Papers describe innovative aspects of professional practise and applications that advance the development of the spatial industry.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.00

h-index

Year	Value
2024	36

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15235

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	162

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.347

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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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, Energy 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.

• Image segmentation scale parameter optimization and land cover classification using the Random Forest algorithm

  Citation: 116

  Authors: A.

• An integrated field and remote sensing approach for mapping Seagrass Cover, Moreton Bay, Australia

  Citation: 97

  Authors: C.M., S.R., N., P.

• Enhanced evaluation of image segmentation results

  Citation: 89

  Authors: P. R., M., H., I.

• Building modern land administration systems in developed economies

  Citation: 87

  Authors: S, I, J

• The Inverse Distance Weighted interpolation method and error propagation mechanism – creating a DEM from an analogue topographical map

  Citation: 86

  Authors: G.A.

• Determining extreme heat vulnerability of Harare Metropolitan City using multispectral remote sensing and socio-economic data

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Terence D., Onisimo, John, Timothy

• A BIM-GIS integration method in support of the assessment and 3D visualisation of flood damage to a building

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Sam, Abbas, Priyan, Tuan

• A new GIS-based technique using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system for land subsidence susceptibility mapping

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Omid, Thomas, Jagannath, Khalil

• Coral reef habitat mapping using remote sensing: A user vs producer perspective. implications for research, management and capacity building

  Citation: 79

  Authors: S.

• Mangrove species and stand mapping in Gazi bay (Kenya) using quickbird satellite imagery

  Citation: 78

  Authors: G., F., J. G., N.

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