Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers

Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers is a leading international journal in the field of geography, published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Royal Geographical Society. The journal is closely associated with the Institute of British Geographers, which was founded in 1933 by Halford Mackinder and other prominent geographers, including David Thomas and L. Dudley Stamp. The journal's publication is supported by the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council, and the Natural Environment Research Council. The journal's editorial board includes renowned geographers such as Doreen Massey, Nigel Thrift, and Geraldine Pratt.

● History

The history of the journal dates back to 1935, when the first issue was published under the editorship of H.J. Fleure and Charles Carter. Over the years, the journal has undergone significant changes, with notable editors including Emrys Jones, Ron Johnston, and Peter Haggett. The journal has been published in association with the Royal Geographical Society since 1951, and has been supported by the British Geographical Research Group and the Geographical Association. The journal's archives are held at the British Library and the National Library of Scotland.

● Publication

The journal is published quarterly by Wiley-Blackwell, with four issues per year. Each issue typically includes a range of articles, reviews, and commentaries, covering topics such as urban geography, rural geography, economic geography, and environmental geography. The journal is available in print and online, with online access provided through the Wiley Online Library and the JSTOR database. The journal is also indexed by the Scopus database and the Web of Science.

● Scope

The scope of the journal is international, with a focus on publishing high-quality research articles and reviews on all aspects of geography, including human geography, physical geography, and geographic information science. The journal's coverage includes topics such as climate change, sustainable development, globalization, and urbanization, with a particular emphasis on the work of geographers such as Carl Sauer, Torsten Hägerstrand, and David Harvey. The journal also publishes special issues and themed sections, often in collaboration with other organizations such as the International Geographical Union and the Association of American Geographers.

● Impact

The journal has a significant impact on the field of geography, with a strong reputation for publishing innovative and influential research. The journal's articles have been cited by prominent geographers such as Neil Smith, Katherine Gibson, and Eric Sheppard, and have influenced policy and practice in areas such as urban planning, environmental management, and development studies. The journal's impact is also reflected in its inclusion in the Social Sciences Citation Index and the Arts and Humanities Citation Index.

● Editorial_Board

The journal's editorial board includes a range of distinguished geographers, such as Gillian Rose, Chris Philo, and Sarah Whatmore. The board is responsible for overseeing the journal's publication, including the review and selection of articles, and the development of the journal's editorial policy. The board works closely with the journal's editors, including the current editor, Peter Kraftl, and the previous editors, such as Allan Cochrane and Linda McDowell. The journal's editorial board also includes representatives from the Royal Geographical Society and the Institute of British Geographers, ensuring a close connection with the wider geographical community, including organizations such as the Geographical Association and the British Geographical Research Group.

Category:Geography journals