Journal profile · URBAN STUDIES
Transactions in Planning and Urban Research
ISSN 2754-1223
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Transactions in Planning and Urban Research: hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,400; 21 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, Transactions in Planning and Urban Research's largest topics are Urban Planning and Governance, China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance and Urban Planning and Valuation, together about 56.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Urban Studies. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Research area (LetPub): URBAN STUDIES
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Urban Planning and GovernanceSocial Sciences26.8%
- China's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceSocial Sciences24.3%
- Urban Planning and ValuationEnvironmental Science5.2%
- Regional Economics and Spatial AnalysisEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4%
- Housing, Finance, and NeoliberalismEconomics, Econometrics and Finance2.9%
- Urban Development and Societal IssuesSocial Sciences2.9%
- Local Governance and PlanningSocial Sciences2.9%
- Housing Market and EconomicsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance2.6%
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.
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.05OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 15.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.67%LetPub ·
- Articles per year
- 24LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 119 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 17 | 301 |
| 2025 | 21 | 10 | 197 |
| 2024 | 23 | 10 | 144 |
| 2023 | 32 | 13 | 79 |
| 2022 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,400 / GBP 2,493 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Transactions in Planning and Urban Research
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Urban Planning and Governance, China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 3,400 (OpenAlex); hybrid journal: charged only for open accessFee details
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- ISSN
- 2754-1223
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Transactions in Planning and Urban Research
Which databases index Transactions in Planning and Urban Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Transactions in Planning and Urban Research is indexed in ESCI.
Is Transactions in Planning and Urban Research open access, and what is the APC?
Transactions in Planning and Urban Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,400.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-30). Last updated: .