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Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering

Kauno Technologijos Universitetas Β· Lithuania Β· Est. 2012

ISSN2029-9990eISSN2335-2000
SJR Q2βœ“ Scopus / SJRβœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
78
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† Scopus Q266
βœ“ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total78
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. Β· Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
12
weeks to publish Β· journal-reported
Average Β· vs ~15 wk median
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page β†—
SJR Scorei
0.324
H-Indexi
16
CiteScore
ViewΒ β†—
Scopus metric Β· on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.582
Total Worksi
404
Total Citationsi
1,308
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.80
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

About the Journal Focus and Scope The Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering (SACE) is an international, peer-reviewed open-access interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in sustainable development within the built environment. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating original research, critical reviews, and case studies that explore the integration of sustainability principles in architecture, civil engineering, and urban planning. SACE welcomes contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas: Sustainability Net-Zero and Certified Sustainable Buildings Circular Economy and Carbon Footprint Reduction Bio-Based and Low-Carbon Technologies Sustainable Water and Waste Management Environmental Comfort and Data-Driven Design Digital Construction, BIM, and Digital Twins Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Twins Computational and Parametric Design Tools Digital Retrofitting and HBIM for Heritage Data Standards and Interoperability AI and Automation in Construction Processes Climate Adaptation and Resilience Integrated Climate Adaptation in the Built Environment Nature-Based Solutions and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Digital Technologies for Climate Resilience Social Equity and Community-Based Adaptation Post-Disaster Recovery and Adaptive Reuse Architecture and Urbanism Climate-Responsive and Resilient Built Environments Heritage, Identity, and Adaptive Reuse Inclusive and Regenerative Design Innovation in Architecture and Urban Space Theories, Methods, and Critical Practice Energy and Buildings Renewable Energy and Building-Integrated Systems Energy-Efficient and Net-Zero Buildings Simulation Tools and Digital Twins Occupant Behavior and Energy Use Life Cycle Energy and Operational Carbon Construction, Materials, and Structural Performance Sustainable, Innovative, and Bio-Based Construction Materials Modular, Prefabricated, and Industrialized Construction Systems Structural Per

General Information

Country / RegionLithuania
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2012
Frequency2 issues per year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications404
Publisher OrgKaunas University of Technology
OA Since2011
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Submission Info

APC CostπŸ’Ž Diamond OA β€” Free
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~12 weeks
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
Plagiarism Detectionβœ“ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 Β· 83%
βœ…
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Kauno Technologijos Universitetas
βœ…
Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
βœ…
Is the ISSN verified?
2029-9990 / 2335-2000
βœ…
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
βœ…
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
βœ…
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
βœ…
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
βœ…
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
19
121
2019
20
101
2020
25
129
2021
21
97
2022
26
65
2023
49
72
2024
22
6
2025
15
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category β€” its quartile can differ by discipline.

ArchitectureQ2
Building and ConstructionQ3
Civil and Structural EngineeringQ3
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Building and ConstructionRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentArchitectureCivil and Structural Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Building Energy and Comfort OptimizationCultural Heritage Management and PreservationConcrete and Cement Materials ResearchSustainable Building Design and AssessmentInnovative concrete reinforcement materialsUrban Development and Cultural HeritageBIM and Construction IntegrationArchitecture and Computational DesignHygrothermal properties of building materialsInnovations in Concrete and Construction Materials

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering

Is Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 78/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering?

Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.324.

Is Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering?

About the Journal Focus and Scope The Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering (SACE) is an international, peer-reviewed open-access interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in sustainable development within the built environment. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating original research, critical reviews, and case studies that explore the integration of sustainability principles in architecture, civil engineering, and urban planning. SACE welcomes contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas: Sustainability

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering?

Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering is a Diamond open-access journal β€” there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref