Footprint
TU Delft · Netherlands · Est. 2007
Aims & Scope
Footprint is an academic journal dedicated to publishing architecture and urban research. Architecture and urbanism are the points of departure and the core interests of the journal. From this perspective, the journal encourages the study of architecture and the urban environment as a means of comprehending culture and society, and as a tool for relating them to shifting ideological doctrines and philosophical ideas. The journal promotes the creation and development – or revision - of conceptual frameworks and methods of inquiry. It is engaged in creating a body of critical and reflexive texts with a breadth and depth of thought which would enrich the architecture discipline and produce new knowledge, conceptual methodologies and original understandings.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Frequently asked questions about Footprint
Is Footprint a predatory journal?
No major predatory indicators were found for Footprint. It is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ and has a PubScope Trust Score of 20/100. Always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Footprint?
Footprint is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.103.
Is Footprint indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Footprint is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Footprint?
Footprint is an academic journal dedicated to publishing architecture and urban research. Architecture and urbanism are the points of departure and the core interests of the journal. From this perspective, the journal encourages the study of architecture and the urban environment as a means of comprehending culture and society, and as a tool for relating them to shifting ideological doctrines and philosophical ideas. The journal promotes the creation and development – or revision - of conceptual frameworks and methods of inquiry. It is engaged in creating a body of critical and reflexive texts
How much does it cost to publish in Footprint?
Footprint is a Diamond open-access journal — there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.
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