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