This journal focuses on the engineering aspects of sustainable buildings and cities, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency, climate resilience, and the integration of advanced technologies. Research explores building performance, thermal comfort, urban heat island effects, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the built environment. It also covers renewable energy integration, smart city concepts, and sustainable urban development strategies.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME)
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Does the journal have a website?
No URL
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Is the ISSN verified?
2642-6625
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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.
ArchitectureQ2
Building and ConstructionQ3
Civil and Structural EngineeringQ3
Engineering (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Construction & Building TechnologyEnergy & Fuels
Scopus Categories
Building and ConstructionEngineering (miscellaneous)ArchitectureCivil and Structural Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Building Energy and Comfort OptimizationUrban Heat Island MitigationSmart Grid Energy ManagementWind and Air Flow StudiesEnergy Efficiency and ManagementSustainable Building Design and AssessmentIntegrated Energy Systems OptimizationGeothermal Energy Systems and ApplicationsSolar Energy Systems and TechnologiesBIM and Construction Integration