
Academic Journal
Q1Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
About Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
About Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2012-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2046-6102, 2046-6099; H-index 46.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (46): 46 articles have each received at least 46 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- 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 Smart and Sustainable Built Environment?
2046-6102, 2046-6099.
Who publishes Smart and Sustainable Built Environment?
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd..
What are Smart and Sustainable Built Environment's metrics?
H-index 46.
Is Smart and Sustainable Built Environment peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
BIM and Construction Integration; Sustainable Building Design and Assessment; Construction Project Management and Performance; Building Energy and Comfort Optimization; Facilities and Workplace Management; Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
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.
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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