Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Urban Health
About Journal of Urban Health
About Journal of Urban Health
Journal of Urban Health is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH (Germany). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1988, 1998-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1099-3460, 1468-2869; H-index 120; Impact Factor 3.2.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (120): Exceptionally high — 120 articles have each been cited at least 120 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
- Impact Factor (3.2): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.
Publishing in Journal of Urban Health
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.
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 Health?
1099-3460, 1468-2869.
Who publishes Journal of Urban Health?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH.
What are Journal of Urban Health's metrics?
Impact Factor 3.2; H-index 120.
Is Journal of Urban Health peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.2 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Health disparities and outcomes; HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk; Homelessness and Social Issues; HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions; Urban Transport and Accessibility; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
4,790.00 USD; 3,790.00 EUR; 2,990.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
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.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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