Urbani Izziv

Aims & Scope

Urbani izziv is intended for the dissemination of new knowledge and discussion of contemporary spatial planning issues.

Until 2008, each issue had a leading theme.

Since 2009 the issues have no longer been thematic.

Each issue contains contributions on various spatial themes addressed from various fields and disciplines (e.g., urbanism, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, surveying, sociology, economics, etc.).

These articles present the research interests of the authors within their fields, including: Spatial planning Urban planning and design Landscape planning and design Regional development Urban renewal Management of urban area Natural and cultural heritage protection Environmental protection Spatial information technology Housing studie Traffic studie Demographic studies for spatial planning Accessibility for the disabled.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Engineering and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Housing satisfaction and quality of life in RDP houses in Braamfischerville, Soweto: A South African case study

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Raeesa, Nico, Liz

• Urban tourism destinations in South Africa: Divergent trajectories 2001–2012

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Christian M., Jayne M.

• Inadequate housing in Ghana

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Franklin, Laurence

• Reshaping urban space through studentification in two South African urban centres

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Ronnie, Julian, Malene, Annelie

• Planning Green Infrastructure as a Source of Urban and Regional Resilience – Towards Institutional Challenges

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Paulina, Bernhard

• Culture-led regeneration for urban spaces: Monitoring complex values networks in action

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Maria, Gaia, Sabrina

• Cerdà and Barcelona: The need for a new city and service provision

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Montserrat, Anna, Jordi

• Re-creating slum tourism: Perspectives from South Africa

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Irma, Christian M.

• Transformation of deprived urban areas and social sustainability: A comparative study of urban regeneration and urban redevelopment in Barcelona and Seoul

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Blaž

• Sense of community and homeowner participation in housing management: A study of Hong Kong

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Yung