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Journal of Planning Literature Template

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About the Journal of Planning Literature format

Journal of Planning Literature is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Legal Cases and Commentary.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Planning Literature, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Legal Cases and Commentary Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Decadence, Literature, and Society
ISSN0885-4122
Citation impact (2-yr)2.45
h-index92
i10-index333
Total citations31,171
Top institutions publishing hereThe Ohio State University
Journal websitejpl.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Journal of Planning Literature per year

42
2014
41
2015
29
2016
45
2017
42
2018
36
2019
39
2020
49
2021
45
2022
41
2023
51
2024
55
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Planning Literature by publication year

623
2014
2.2K
2015
281
2016
1.1K
2017
652
2018
696
2019
985
2020
745
2021
703
2022
255
2023
245
2024
58
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Journal of Planning Literature

Finding Common Ground: The Importance of Place Attachment to Community Participation and Planning

Lynne C. Manzo, Douglas D. Perkins · 14 Apr 2006

This article draws connections between the environmental and community psychology literature on place attachment and meaning with the theory, research, and practice of community participation and planning. Each area of inquiry has much to offer the other, yet few links have been made between them. Typically, literature on place attachment focuses on individual feelings and…

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Benefits of Nature Contact for Children

Louise Chawla · 22 Jul 2015

This review examines different ways that contact with nature can contribute to the health and well-being of children. Applying the capabilities approach to human development for a broad definition of well-being, it traces research from the 1970s to the present, following shifting research approaches that investigate different dimensions of health. A compelling body of evidence…

Residents’ Attitudes toward Tourism Development: a Literature Review with Implications for Tourism Planning

Rich Harrill · 1 Feb 2004

Planners are increasingly turning to tourism as a viable economic development strategy, as many communities experience industrial restructuring. Consequently, many residents are exposed to tourism for the first time, whereas established destinations experience increasing volumes of tourists. Planners are now challenged with understanding how the public perceives tourism in order to gain local support for…

Impervious Surfaces and Water Quality: A Review of Current Literature and Its Implications for Watershed Planning

Elizabeth Brabec, Stacey Schulte, Paul L. Richards · 1 May 2002

Impervious surfaces have for many years been recognized as an indicator of the intensity of the urban environment and, with the advent of urban sprawl, they have become a key issue in habitat health. Although a considerable amount of research has been done to define impervious thresholds for water quality degradation, there are a number…

The Built Environment and Human Activity Patterns: Exploring the Impacts of Urban Form on Public Health

Lawrence D. Frank, Peter Engelke · 1 Nov 2001

An increasing body of evidence suggests that moderate forms of physical activity (such as walking and bicycling), when engaged in regularly, can have important beneficial effects on public health. This article reviews current public health, planning, and urban design research to determine, first, how walking and bicycling might be critically important exercise behaviors for improving…

Journal of Planning Literature template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Planning Literature format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Planning Literature template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Journal of Planning Literature use?
Journal of Planning Literature uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Planning Literature, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Planning Literature?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Journal of Planning Literature document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Journal of Planning Literature template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Journal of Planning Literature format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Journal of Planning Literature?
Journal of Planning Literature is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Journal of Planning Literature template matches SAGE's official submission format.
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Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Journal of Planning Literature template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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