Journal of Urban Affairs

Aims & 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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6933

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	921

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.787

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	76

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Urban Regimes and the Capacity to Govern: A Political Economy Approach

  Citation: 688

  Authors: Clarence N.

• Creative Cities: Conceptual Issues and Policy Questions

  Citation: 673

  Authors: Allen J.

• Social and Ethnic Segregation in Europe: Levels, Causes, and Effects

  Citation: 435

  Authors: Sako

• Amenities Drive Urban Growth

  Citation: 372

  Authors: Terry Nichols, Richard, Kenneth K., Pushpam

• Property-Led Redevelopment in Post-Reform China: A Case Study of Xintiandi Redevelopment Project in Shanghai

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Shenjing, Fulong

• Rational Choice and Regional Governance

  Citation: 364

  Authors: Richard C.

• Which Came First? Toxic Facilities, Minority Move-In, and Environmental Justice

  Citation: 360

  Authors: Manuel, Jim, John

• Possible Worlds: Henri Lefebvre and the Right to the City

  Citation: 331

  Authors: Mark

• Neighborhood Effects on Health: Exploring the Links and Assessing the Evidence

  Citation: 325

  Authors: Ingrid Gould, Tod, Keri-Nicole

• Policy Innovation, Intergovernmental Relations, and the Adoption of Climate Protection Initiatives by U.S. Cities

  Citation: 292

  Authors: Rachel M.

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