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Aims and Scope
World Development is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering development studies. The journal was established in 1973 and is published by Elsevier. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2020 impact factor of 3.869. It was ranked 32/347 in economics and 5/55 in planning and development. Less
WORLD DEVELOPMENT Key Metrics
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206
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Q1Development
Topics Covered on WORLD DEVELOPMENT
Empowerment
Climate change
Food security
Renewable energy
Supply chain
Well-being
Wage
Conceptual model
Foreign direct investment
Instrumental variable
Randomized controlled trial
Collective action
Poverty reduction
Gender equality
Unintended consequences
Public sector
Sustainable development
Economic growth
Agricultural extension
Sanitation
WORLD DEVELOPMENT Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1973 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in WORLD DEVELOPMENT
Adapting the Women’s empowerment in nutrition index: Lessons from Kenya
- 1 Apr 2025
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Green with envy? The effects of inequality and equity within and across social groups on greenhouse gas emissions, 1990–2020
- 1 Apr 2025
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Urbanising the Villages: Three modes of village incorporation and the implications for structural transition in India’s “Chinese-style” special economic zones (SEZs)
- 1 Apr 2025
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Evidence and determinants of rural crime victimization in Tanzania
- 1 Mar 2025
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Introductory Essay: State-of-the-art on social policy, conflict and peace in the Middle East and North Africa region: Why social policy matters for peace and why it is also not enough
- 1 Mar 2025
- World Development
Who are the “vanguard” women? Strategies for identifying women going against economic participation norms across 49 low- and middle-income countries
- 1 Feb 2025
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Adapting the Women’s empowerment in nutrition index: Lessons from Kenya
- 1 Apr 2025
- World Development
Green with envy? The effects of inequality and equity within and across social groups on greenhouse gas emissions, 1990–2020
- 1 Apr 2025
- World Development
Urbanising the Villages: Three modes of village incorporation and the implications for structural transition in India’s “Chinese-style” special economic zones (SEZs)
- 1 Apr 2025
- World Development
Evidence and determinants of rural crime victimization in Tanzania
- 1 Mar 2025
- World Development
Introductory Essay: State-of-the-art on social policy, conflict and peace in the Middle East and North Africa region: Why social policy matters for peace and why it is also not enough
- 1 Mar 2025
- World Development
Who are the “vanguard” women? Strategies for identifying women going against economic participation norms across 49 low- and middle-income countries
- 1 Feb 2025
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FAQs on WORLD DEVELOPMENT
How long has WORLD DEVELOPMENT been actively publishing? 
WORLD DEVELOPMENT has been in operation since 1973 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of WORLD DEVELOPMENT?
WORLD DEVELOPMENT published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did WORLD DEVELOPMENT publish last year?
In 2023, WORLD DEVELOPMENT publsihed 263 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for WORLD DEVELOPMENT?
For WORLD DEVELOPMENT, eISSN is 1873-5991 and pISSN is 0305-750X.
What is the H Index for WORLD DEVELOPMENT ?
H Index for WORLD DEVELOPMENT is 206.
What is the SJR for WORLD DEVELOPMENT?
SJR for WORLD DEVELOPMENT is Q1.
Who is the publisher of WORLD DEVELOPMENT?
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD is the publisher of WORLD DEVELOPMENT.
