Taylor & Francis Online :: Regional Studies, Regional Science - Aims & scope

"Regional Studies, Regional Science is a new interdisciplinary open access journal from the Regional Studies Association. The first papers will be published in early 2014 and we particularly welcome submissions from authors working on regional issues in geography, economics, planning, and political science. The journal features a streamlined peer-review process and quick turnaround times from submission to acceptance. Regional Studies, Regional Science allows for a range of article types; including full length research articles of 8,000 words, shorter policy briefings of around 3,000 words and a new ‘regional graphics’ section, which capitalises upon the growing importance of data visualisation in our field. We also offer a mentored submission route for early career academics.   Adhering to our longstanding publishing hallmarks of quality, methodological rigour and clear communication, our new journal offers potential authors the opportunity to reach as wide an audience as possible through this open access publishing route."