The journal publishes research on urban planning, spatial policy, and sustainable urban development. It examines the impact of urban environments on social sustainability, wellbeing, and identity, and explores the role of infrastructure, public spaces, and green spaces in creating inclusive and resilient cities. The journal also addresses challenges related to accessibility, disaster resilience, and the influence of architecture and cultural heritage on urban identity.
Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1855-8399
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
Slovenian, English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cultural StudiesQ1
ArchitectureQ2
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3
Urban StudiesQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Urban Studies
Scopus Categories
Urban StudiesCultural StudiesGeography, Planning and DevelopmentArchitecture
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Urbanization and City PlanningRegional Development and Management StudiesCultural Heritage Management and PreservationHungarian Social, Economic and Educational StudiesUrban and Rural Development ChallengesRegional Development and PolicySustainable Urban and Rural DevelopmentMigration, Aging, and Tourism StudiesUrban Planning and GovernanceUrban Transport and Accessibility