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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) · Switzerland · Est. 2011

ISSN2624-6511eISSN2624-6511
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total50
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
1.398
H-Index
62
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
2.347
Total Works
1,067
Total Citations
21,593
2yr Mean Citedness
7.29
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the application of technology and data-driven approaches to address urban challenges, including sustainable mobility, energy systems, urban planning, and resource management. It examines how smart city initiatives leverage digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to improve urban livability, efficiency, and resilience. The scope also encompasses the governance, cybersecurity, and human factors associated with implementing smart city solutions.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
6
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Annual Volume~ 188 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,067
Publisher OrgMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
OA Since2017
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~6 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Swiss National LibraryCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2624-6511 / 2624-6511
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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.

Artificial IntelligenceQ1
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1
Urban StudiesQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Engineering, Electrical & ElectronicUrban Studies

Scopus Categories

Urban StudiesElectrical and Electronic EngineeringArtificial Intelligence

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Smart Cities and TechnologiesHuman Mobility and Location-Based AnalysisTransportation and Mobility InnovationsIoT and Edge/Fog ComputingTransportation Planning and OptimizationUrban Transport and AccessibilitySmart Grid Energy ManagementInnovative Approaches in Technology and Social DevelopmentTraffic Prediction and Management TechniquesBlockchain Technology Applications and Security
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref