Geography Compass (GC)

Geography Compass was launched by Wiley‑Blackwell in the late 2000s to fill a gap in geography publishing by offering peer‑reviewed, high‑quality review articles covering the full spectrum of geographic knowledge. Unlike traditional journals that mainly publish original empirical research, Geography Compass specializes in state‑of‑the‑art review essays that synthesize existing research, evaluate major advances, and identify promising directions for future study. Each article is typically commissioned or curated to combine scholarly depth with clarity, making the journal a go‑to reference for experts and students alike who want comprehensive overviews of key topics. The journal’s editorial structure involves section editors across various geographical sub‑disciplines, ensuring broad coverage — from human geography and urban studies to physical geography and environmental processes. Geography Compass appears monthly, enabling sustained engagement with rapidly evolving research themes. Its articles are useful for teaching literature reviews, preparing doctoral research proposals, and staying updated on conceptual and methodological trends. As a Wiley publication, it is indexed in major academic databases and enjoys wide international dissemination.

Geography Compass (GC) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Geography, Planning and Development, Its articles provide in‑depth synthesis of current research, conceptual developments, and emerging directions in human and physical geography, spanning areas such as cultural geography, urban studies, environmental science, political and social geography, spatial analysis, and methodological innovation. The journal’s emphasis is on producing review essays that are authoritative yet accessible, helping researchers, range from theoretical developments in human–environment relationships to applied spatial issues like sustainability, climate change, and technology in mapping and geospatial analysis. As a review‑focused journal, Geography Compass is widely used as a reference source for teaching, literature surveys , Online , Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 1749-8198, Established: 2007, Impact Factor: 3.5
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE