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eISSN: 1873-6084pISSN: 0264-2751
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Aims and Scope
Cities is a bimonthly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Elsevier. It focuses on analysis and assessment of current and historical urban development and management resulting from urban planning policies, while proffering solutions in the form of more effective urban policy implementations. Coverage includes developed and developing nations. The editor-in-chief is A. Modarres (University of Washington, Tacoma). Less
Cities Key Metrics
CiteScore 
9.4
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Development
SNIP
2.3
Time to Publish
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Topics Covered on Cities
Quality of life
Operating system
Urban planning
Local government
Urbanization
Life satisfaction
Land use
Well-being
Urban regeneration
Climate change
Beijing
Sense of place
Strategic communication
Metropolitan area
Strategic planning
Spatial interdependence
Mobility model
Simulation
Urban resilience
Public housing
Cities Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELSEVIER SCI LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1984 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Time to Publish
% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months3%
4 to 6 months7%
7 to 9 months19%
Above 9 months71%
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Editorial Board
- 1 Jun 2024
- Cities
The road to recovery: Sensing public opinion towards reopening measures with social media data in post-lockdown cities.
- 1 Jan 2023
- Cities (London, England)
A tale of a shrinking City? Exploring the complex interplay of socio-demographic dynamics in the recent development of Attica, Greece
- 1 Jan 2023
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Age-friendly cities and communities and cognitive health among Chinese older adults: Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Studies
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FAQs on Cities
How long has Cities been actively publishing? 
Cities has been in operation since 1984 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Cities?
Cities published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Cities publish last year?
In 2023, Cities publsihed 51 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Cities?
For Cities, eISSN is 1873-6084 and pISSN is 0264-2751.
What is Citescore for Cities?
Citescore for Cities is 9.4.
What is SNIP score for Cities?
SNIP score for Cities is 2.3.
What is the SJR for Cities?
SJR for Cities is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Cities?
ELSEVIER SCI LTD is the publisher of Cities.
