Journal of Urban Affairs

SJR Rank #6,596H-index: 78SJR: 0.826Best quartile: Q1

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Publisher

Taylor and Francis Ltd.

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

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Subject Categories

Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Urban StudiesQ1

Areas: Social Sciences

Most published research topics

Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation StudiesUrban Planning and GovernanceHousing, Finance, and NeoliberalismUrbanization and City PlanningHousing Market and EconomicsUrban and Rural Development ChallengesHomelessness and Social IssuesLocal Government Finance and DecentralizationPublic Policy and Administration ResearchUrban Transport and Accessibility

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

Documents per Year

Detailed Information

ISSN

0735-2166, 1467-9906

SJR Best Quartile

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

3.60

References per Document

73.89

Coverage

1979-2026

Scope

Focusing on urban research and policy analysis, the Journal of Urban Affairs is among the most widely cited journals in the field. Published for the Urban Affairs Association, the journal provides a multidisciplinary perspective on issues of relevance to both scholars and practitioners, including: Interdisciplinary analyses of metropolitan and community problems; Cutting edge quantitative and qualitative methodologies; Global and comparative urban research; Empirical research that advances the understanding for urban society; Assessments of policies, programs, and strategies for change in the urban milieu. Varied perspectives and depth of analysis have made the Journal of Urban Affairs one of the fastest growing journals in urban studies.

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