Editorial: developments at the Annals of regional science 2020–2021

The editors-in-chief of the Annals of Regional Science offer an overview and analysis of recent developments at the journal from January 2020 through December 2021, a time period hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Annal's Impact Factor increased substantially to 2.646 in 2020. Moreover, submissions increased from pre-COVID times. A new development is the shifting of source regions for articles accepted for publication. For the first time, China tied with the USA to lead the distribution of acceptances by country. Special Issues continue to be important components of the journal.

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Editorial: developments at the Annals of regional science 2020–2021

Andersson

Kim

Kohlhase

2022

Ann Reg Sci

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Innovation and regional economic convergence: evidence from China

Feng

Yaşar²,

Rejesus³

2023

Ann Reg Sci

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Reflecting on a dynamic biennium: The Annals of Regional Science 2022–2023

Kim,

Andersson,

Kohlhase

2024

Ann Reg Sci

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The 2024 editorial update of The Annals of Regional Science reaffirms the journal's dedication to transparency and scholarly excellence in the field of regional science. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the journal has demonstrated resilience and continued to serve as a pivotal platform for scholarly discourse. This update highlights the journal's recent milestones, including changes to the editorial board with new members bringing fresh perspectives to drive the journal's mission forward. The editorial discusses the journal's performance, encompassing its impact factor and the diverse range of topics covered, emphasizing its role in advancing research aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8. The ARSC continues to evolve, embracing changes that reflect current trends and maintaining its influence in the academic community.

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Editorial: developments at the Annals of regional science 2020–2021

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