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Academic Journal

Q1

Journal of Urban Affairs

Taylor and Francis Ltd.

United KingdomGeography, Planning and Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
78H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.826SJR (2025)
1979-2026Coverage

About Journal of Urban Affairs

About Journal of Urban Affairs

Journal of Urban Affairs is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1979-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0735-2166, 1467-9906; H-index 78.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (78): Strong citation impact — 78 articles cited at least 78 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Journal of Urban Affairs

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Journal of Urban Affairs?
0735-2166, 1467-9906.

Who publishes Journal of Urban Affairs?
Taylor and Francis Ltd..

What are Journal of Urban Affairs's metrics?
H-index 78.

Where do I submit to Journal of Urban Affairs?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of Urban Affairs peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0735-2166, 1467-9906
ISSN-L0735-2166
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationTaylor & Francis
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex3,467
Citations recorded in OpenAlex53,190
OpenAlex H-index92
Years represented in OpenAlex1800–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies; Urban Planning and Governance; Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism; Urbanization and City Planning; Housing Market and Economics; Urban and Rural Development Challenges.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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