Regional Studies, Regional Science (RSRS) is an open access journal covering regional and urban issues in geography, economics, regional science, environmental studies, planning and governance. It explores a wide range of topics across the social sciences at various spatial scales, generally subnational (such as metropolitan regions and planning regions), but can cross jurisdictional boundaries (such as cross-border regions and institutions). RSRS publishes a range of paper types including full length research articles, short papers and ‘regional graphics’. Further details and requirements for article types can be found in the Instructions for Authors. RSRS also has an Early Career Papers section offering a mentored route for early career academics.
Regional Studies, Regional Science welcomes proposals for special issues that align with the journal’s aims and scope. We are keen to hear from researchers and practitioners who would like to bring together a set of articles around a shared theme, question, or debate in regional studies and regional science.
All proposals are reviewed by the journal’s editors. During this process, the editors may suggest revisions to strengthen the proposal before a final decision is made. Please note that all special issues must be approved in advance. Acceptance of a proposal does not guarantee publication of individual articles: all contributions will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process to ensure quality and scholarly rigour.
How to propose a special issue
If you are interested in proposing a special issue, please complete the information sheet and submit it following the instructions provided.
We look forward to receiving proposals that advance debate and understanding in regional studies and regional science.
To see current special issue calls, click here.