Journal profile · Economics, Econometrics and Finance-General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
REconomy
ISSN 2412-0731 · Ural Federal University · Russian Federation
REconomy: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 14 weeks (community reports); 34 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
REconomy is published by Ural Federal University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Economic and Technological Developments in Russia, Economic Development and Regional Competitiveness and Regional Economic Development and Innovation, together about 37% of its articles. Its main subfields are Economics and Econometrics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
R-Economy is a double-blind peer-reviewed online journal committed to publishing high quality research in the field of regional economics and urban studies. The Journal provides a forum for theoretical and empirical original contributions addressing a wide spectrum of issues associated with transformations in regional socio-economic systems. Particular attention is paid to the processes of integration and fragmentation of regional socio-economic systems in post-socialist, emerging and BRICS economies, as well as to the growing role of cities as foci of contemporary socio-economic and political activity. The Journal is a resource for researchers, graduate students and all those interested in the problems of regional economics and urban development. ‘R’ in the Journal’s title refers to its three major foci – Region (regional development), Regulation (regional policy in а comparative perspective) and Reconfiguration (spatial socioeconomic and political transformations). Priority research areas: ▪ Regional differentiation and polarization analysis▪ National and international ratings of regional development▪ Regional development modelling and forecasting▪ BRICS economies▪ Economic convergence of regions▪ Statistical indicators of regional development▪ Comparative research methods in regional and urban studies▪ Urban systems and networks▪ Capital, primary and secondary cities▪ Metropolitan areas▪ Shrinking cities▪ Company towns▪ Research methods in urban studies▪ Urban policy analysis▪ Big data in urban research▪ Federalism and multilevel governance
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Economics, Econometrics and Finance-General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 6%); most named Russia 14, Mainland China 1, Italy 1, Indonesia 1, Serbia 1 (18 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Economic and Technological Developments in RussiaSocial Sciences20.7%
- Economic Development and Regional CompetitivenessEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8.8%
- Regional Economic Development and InnovationBusiness, Management and Accounting7.5%
- Regional Economic and Spatial AnalysisEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.8%
- Regional Economics and Spatial AnalysisEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.4%
- Economic Growth and Fiscal PoliciesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.6%
- Socioeconomic and Demographic AnalysisEnvironmental Science4.2%
- Global Political and Economic RelationsSocial Sciences3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Q2 | 142/289 | 51st |
| Geography, Planning and Development | Q3 | 492/876 | 43rd |
| Public Administration | Q3 | 151/248 | 39th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SCIEPublisher website
Other: RePEc
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.63OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 356 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 14 | 105 |
| 2025 | 34 | 34 | 187 |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 | 169 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 256 |
| 2022 | 29 | 29 | 180 |
| 2021 | 24 | 24 | 132 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted1
- conference paperAuthor of Paper, A., & Author of Paper, B. (Year, Month date). Title of paper. In A. Editor, B. Editor, & C. Editor. Title of Published Proceedings. Paper prese…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Changes to Authorship
Authors are expected to consider carefully the list and order of authors before submitting their manuscript and to provide the definitive list of authors at the time of the original submission. Any addition, omission, or rearrangement of author names in the authorship list should be made only before the manuscript has been accepted and only if approved by the journal editor. To request such a chan…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest
Public trust in science, as well as the overall credibility of scientific findings, in large measure depends on how well potential, perceived, or actual conflicts of interest are mitigated and managed. Conflicts of interest can arise during the course of research, peer review, and the publication process. Conflicts of interest arise when there is a risk that independent professional judgement can …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). According to the terms of the license, the authors retain exclusive rights to their papers. This license allows distribution, commercial and noncommercial use of papers published in the journal as long as the authorship is indicated and a reference is made to the corresponding publication in R-E…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Our goal is to create an open-access on-line journal and to ensure the high quality of publications that would enhance the journal’s visibility in the international academic community. In line with the Budapest Open-Access Initiative, the journal seeks to make research freely accessible to everybody, providing Internet users with direct links to full texts of the articles to read, download, copy, …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to R-economy are subject to mandatory double-blind peer review. This type of scientific expertise implies that neither the Reviewer nor the Author is aware of each other’s identity. Peer-review order1. Submitted manuscripts are initially checked against minimal acceptance criteria to ensure their compliance with the Journal’s remit and the formal requirements specified in…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Detection
Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. All submissions are checked for inappropriate borrowing using the Antiplagiat software and Google Scholar.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Ural Federal University
- Country or region
- Russian Federation
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2412-0731
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about REconomy
How long does peer review take at REconomy?
Authors report an average review time of about 14 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of REconomy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of REconomy based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (14), Mainland China (1) and Italy (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index REconomy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, REconomy is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SCIE; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is REconomy open access, and what is the APC?
REconomy is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .