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Developments in the Built Environment

Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2019

ISSN2666-1659eISSN2666-1659
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
65
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total65
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
1.516
H-Index
54
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
2.069
Total Works
911
Total Citations
14,215
2yr Mean Citedness
6.23
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on research related to the built environment, encompassing materials science, structural engineering, urban planning, and computational methods. Articles explore advancements in construction materials like engineered cementitious composites and alkali-activated materials, as well as structural analysis and design for buildings and infrastructure. The scope also includes computational tools for design optimization, simulation of complex systems like crowd dynamics and fire evacuation, and the integration of digital technologies for construction and maintenance. Additionally, the journal addresses sustainability aspects, including energy efficiency, waste management, and the environmental impact of construction materials and processes.

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

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2019
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications911
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
OA Since2019
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~15 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND, CC BY-NC
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%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2666-1659 / 2666-1659
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, 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?
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Portico, 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.

ArchitectureQ1
Building and ConstructionQ1
Civil and Structural EngineeringQ1
Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided DesignQ1
Computer Science ApplicationsQ1
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Construction & Building TechnologyEngineering, Civil

Scopus Categories

Computer Science ApplicationsComputer Graphics and Computer-Aided DesignBuilding and ConstructionMaterials Science (miscellaneous)ArchitectureCivil and Structural Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchInnovative concrete reinforcement materialsBIM and Construction IntegrationRecycled Aggregate Concrete PerformanceInnovations in Concrete and Construction MaterialsInfrastructure Maintenance and MonitoringConcrete Corrosion and DurabilityMagnesium Oxide Properties and ApplicationsBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationStructural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref