Frontiers of Architectural Research
KeAi Communications Co. · Netherlands · Est. 2012
ISSN2095-2635eISSN2095-2643
SJR Q1✓ WOS A&HCI✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
40
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q1+25
✓ DOAJ Verified+15
Total40
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.73
H-Index
59
CiteScore
6.2
SNIP
1.675
Total Works
961
Total Citations
17,355
2yr Mean Citedness
3.33
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Aims & Scope
Frontiers of Architectural Research publishes high-quality research outputs in the field of architecture and urbanism. It covers topics such as biophilic design, urban planning, urban thermal comfort, walkability, and generative AI models in architectural design.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
17
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
General Information
Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2012
Annual Volume~ 110 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications961
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
Region🌍 Global South
OA Since2011
Submission Info
Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~17 weeks
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate—
Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Koninklijke BibliotheekPorticoCLOCKSS
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
10/12 · 83%
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Peer review process documented?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
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2025
2026
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.
ArcheologyQ1
ArchitectureQ1
Building and ConstructionQ1
Urban StudiesQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Architecture
Scopus Categories
Urban StudiesBuilding and ConstructionArcheologyArchitecture
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Urban Design and Spatial AnalysisBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationUrban Green Space and HealthCultural Heritage Management and PreservationUrban Heat Island MitigationUrban Transport and AccessibilityLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesArchitecture and Computational DesignPlace Attachment and Urban Studies3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
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