Metu Journal of the Faculty of Architecture

Aims & Scope

METU JOURNAL OF THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE is a biannual refereed publication of the Middle East Technical University published every June and December, and offers a comprehensive range of articles contributing to the development of knowledge in man-environment relations, design and planning.

METU JFA accepts submissions in English or Turkish, and assumes that the manuscripts received by the Journal have not been published previously or that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

The Editorial Board claims no responsibility for the opinions expressed in the published manuscripts.

METU JFA invites theory, research and history papers on the following fields and related interdisciplinary topics: architecture and urbanism, planning and design, restoration and preservation, buildings and building systems technologies and design, product design and technologies.

Prospective manuscripts for publication in these fields may constitute; 1.

Original theoretical papers; 2.

Original research papers; 3.

Documents and critical expositions; 4.

Applied studies related to professional practice; 5.

Educational works, commentaries and reviews; 6.

Book reviews Manuscripts, in English or Turkish, have to be approved by the Editorial Board, which are then forwarded to Referees before acceptance for publication.

The Board claims no responsibility for the opinions expressed in the published manuscripts.

It is assumed that the manuscripts received by the Journal are not sent to other journals for publication purposes and have not been previously published elsewhere.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.162

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	16

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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 Engineering, 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.

• Origamics In Architecture: A Medium Of Inquiry Or Design In Architecture

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Arzu, Ichiro, Semra

• Space Efficiency In High-Rise Office Buildings

  Citation: 52

  Authors: AyÅŸin, Aydan

• A Broad Survey on Expressive-sensorial Characterization of Materials for Design Education

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Valentina

• Yeniden Kullanıma Adaptasyonda Bina Performansının Kullanıcılar Ãœzerinden DeÄŸerlendirilmesi

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Dicle, Esra

• How do Materials Obtain Their Meanings?

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Elvin

• The Selection of Materials to Match Human Sensory Adaptation and Aesthetic Expectation in Industrial Design

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Hengfeng

• A History Of The Development Of Conservation Measures In Turkey: From The Mid 19th Century Until 2004

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Neriman Åžahin, Esra

• Ergonomics And Universal Design In Interior Architecture Education

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Nilgün, Halime

• Kappadokia Bölgesi Osmanli Dönemi Kiliseleri: Örnekler, Sorunlar, Öneriler

  Citation: 17

  Authors: M. Sacit

• Urban Planning Experience of Turkey in the 1930s

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Çağatay

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