The Scottish Geographical Journal is the learned publication of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and is a continuation of the Scottish Geographical Magazine, first published in 1885. The journal was relaunched in its present format in 1999, its primary aim being to publish high-quality work on diverse geographical themes. The journal is international in outlook, but its Scottish origin and base continues to be extremely important. Indeed, the Editors seek contributions on, of or about Scotland, where Scotland – as a whole or in its particular regions, landscapes and locales – is the focus of inquiry. We also seek contributions from Scotland, meaning interventions from academic geographers (and others) based in Scotland but maybe working on places elsewhere. Overall we retain a sense of these contributions being gathered in Scotland or, more accurately, in the pages of our distinctive journal edited out of Scotland.
The journal aims to be unusual in the flexibility of possible publishing formats that it will allow, particularly in allowing contributions that are both longer and shorter than what is normal for academic journals. For instance, as well as standard academic papers (c.6,000-8,000 words), the Editorial Team is prepared to consider – and to work with authors in the production of – ‘Position papers’ (1,000-2,000 words), ‘ExPosition papers’ (up to 20,000 words) and contributions from geographers outwith higher education, teachers, policy-makers, practitioners, artists, activists and more. We also encourage contributions to our twin Scottish Landscape Examples and Scottish Locales Examples series, details of which can be found in our first Editorial.
All submitted manuscripts, including those which form part of special issue sets, are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to double anonymized peer review by at least two independent, anonymous expert referees. Submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.
88 days avg. from submission to first
post-review decision
11 days avg. from acceptance to online
publication
78% acceptance rate
Understanding and using journal metrics
Journal metrics can be a useful tool for readers, as well as for authors
who are deciding where to submit their next manuscript for publication.
However, any one metric only tells a part of the story of a journal’s
quality and impact. Each metric has its limitations which means that it
should never be considered in isolation, and metrics should be used to
support and not replace qualitative review.
We strongly recommend that you always use a number of metrics, alongside
other qualitative factors such as a journal’s aims & scope, its
readership, and a review of past content published in the journal. In
addition, a single article should always be assessed on its own merits and
never based on the metrics of the journal it was published in.
Usage and acceptance rate data above are for the last full calendar year
and are updated annually in February. Speed data is updated every six
months, based on the prior six months. Citation metrics are updated
annually mid-year. Please note that some journals do not display all of
the following metrics
(find out why).
Usage:
the total number of times articles in the journal were viewed by users
of Taylor & Francis Online in the previous calendar year, rounded to the
nearest thousand.
Citation Metrics
Impact Factor*:
the average number of citations received by articles published in the
journal within a two-year window. Only journals in the Clarivate Science
Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI),
Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) and the Emerging Sources
Citation Index (ESCI) have an Impact Factor.
Impact Factor Best Quartile*:
the journal’s highest subject category ranking in the Journal Citation
Reports. Q1 = 25% of journals with the highest Impact Factors.
5 Year Impact Factor*:
the average number of citations received by articles in the journal
within a five-year window.
CiteScore (Scopus)†:
the average number of citations received by articles in the journal over
a four-year period.
CiteScore Best Quartile†:
the journal’s highest CiteScore ranking in a Scopus subject category. Q1
= 25% of journals with the highest CiteScores.
SNIP
(Source Normalized Impact per Paper):
the number of citations per paper in the journal, divided by citation
potential in the field.
SJR
(Scimago Journal Rank):
Average number of (weighted) citations in one year, divided by the
number of articles published in the journal in the previous three years.
Speed/acceptance
From submission to first decision:
the average (median) number of days for a manuscript submitted to the
journal to receive a first decision. Based on manuscripts receiving a
first decision in the last six months.
From submission to first post-review decision:
the average (median) number of days for a manuscript submitted to the
journal to receive a first decision if it is sent out for peer review.
Based on manuscripts receiving a post-review first decision in the last
six months.
From acceptance to online publication:
the average (median) number of days from acceptance of a manuscript to
online publication of the Version of Record. Based on articles published
in the last six months.
Acceptance rate:
articles accepted for publication by the journal in the previous
calendar year as percentage of all papers receiving a final decision.
Martin Hurst, University of Glasgow, UK Emma Laurie, University of Glasgow, UK Rhian Thomas, University of Glasgow, UK
Scottish Landforms Examples Editors:
Martin Hurst and Rhian Thomas
Scottish Locales Examples Editor:
Emma Laurie
Editorial Board:
John Agnew,University of California, Los Angeles, USA Tom Bradwell,University of Stirling, UK Georgina Endfield,University of Liverpool, UK Dave Evans,University of Durham, UK Sarah Halliday,University of Dundee, UK Opportuna Kweka, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Susan Mains, University of Dundee, UK Cheryl McGeachan, University of Glasgow, UK John McKendrick, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Don Mitchell, University of Uppsala, Sweden Katrin Praeger, University of Aberdeen, UK Haval Sadeq, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq Jo Sharp, University of St Andrews, UK Krithika Srinivasan, University of Edinburgh, UK
Open access
Scottish Geographical Journal is a hybrid open access journal that is part of our Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research.
Why choose open access?
Increase the discoverability and readership of your article
Make an impact and reach new readers, not just those with easy access to a research library
Freely share your work with anyone, anywhere
Comply with funding mandates and meet the requirements of your institution, employer or funder
Rigorous peer review for every open access article
Article Publishing Charges (APC)
If you choose to publish open access in this journal you may be asked to pay an Article Publishing Charge (APC). You may be able to publish your article at no cost to yourself or with a reduced APC if your institution or research funder has an open access agreement or membership with Taylor & Francis.
Founded in 1884, the RSGS is a dynamic educational charity with far-reaching influence and a mission to inspire and inform. It promotes greater geographical understanding of people, places and the planet. In our increasingly interdependent world, and faced with complex environmental and social challenges, joined-up geographical thinking is needed as never before. By thinking geographically, championing good practice, working with leaders and experts, and engaging with public audiences, the RSGS is well-placed to inform policy, influence joined-up decision making, and inspire action, all to help address national and global challenges. Visit the RSGS’s website at https://www.rsgs.org.
Print ISSN:
1470-2541
Online ISSN:
1751-665X
4 issues per year
Currently known as:
Scottish Geographical Journal
(1999 - current)
Formerly known as
Scottish Geographical Magazine
(1885 - 1998)
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