The shifting position of the Journal of Transport Geography in 'transport geography research': A bibliometric analysis. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Derudder, Ben; Liu, Xingjian; Hong, Song; Ruan, Shuhe; Wang, Yifei; Witlox, Frank
• Is Part Of: Journal of transport geography. Volume 81(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Bibliometric analysis -- Transport geography -- Accessibility; Transportation -- Periodicals; Telecommunication -- Periodicals; Transport -- Périodiques; Télécommunications -- Périodiques; Telecommunication; Transportation; Periodicals; 388
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2019.102538
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-6923

Abstract

Abstract: In its 25 years of existence, the Journal of Transport Geography (JTRG) has emerged as the key outlet for cutting-edge transport geography research. However, in practice the journal is part of a much broader publication landscape of research on the geographical dimensions of transport, travel and mobility. In this paper, we therefore analyse the position of JTRG in the different research agendas at the intersection of the geographical and transport sciences. To this end, we present a bibliometric analysis of relevant research covered in the (Social) Science(s) Citation Index ((S)SCI) bibliographic databases. Our analyses include breakdowns of the major journals; key contributing regions and institutions; and variations in topics as revealed by keyword analysis. Throughout the paper, the main focus is on comparing (evolutions in) the research covered in JTRG with (evolutions in) the research at the intersection of the geographical and transport sciences published in other journals. Results are used to reflect on the position of the journal in the field as well as on relative blind spots in terms of authorship and the nature of the research covered, and can thus inform deliberations about possible directions for the journal.