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Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

7.24

h-Index

2022-2023

 114

Rank

2022-2023

 1691

SJR

2022-2023

 1.718

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Cities
Abbreviation Cities
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1)
h-index 114
Overall Rank/Ranking 1691
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.718
Impact Score 7.24
Publisher Elsevier Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 02642751
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1983-2023




About Cities


Cities is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Cities is 1691. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.718. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 114. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Cities journal is 02642751. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Cities is cited by a total of 8729 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Cities Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Cities is 7.24, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Cities IF is increased by a factor of 0.99 and approximate percentage change is 15.84% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Cities Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Cities is 7.24. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Cities. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 7.24
2021 6.25
2020 6.17
2019 5.95
2018 4.47
2017 3.36
2016 3.29
2015 3.26
2014 2.74

Cities h-index


  Table Setting

Cities has an h-index of 114. It means 114 articles of this journal have more than 114 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Cities ISSN


The ISSN of Cities is 02642751. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Cities Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Cities is 1691. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.718. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Cities by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.718
2021 1.656
2020 1.771
2019 1.606
2018 1.440
2017 1.110
2016 1.370
2015 1.493
2014 1.055

Ranking of Cities by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1691
2021 1778
2020 1673
2019 1981
2018 2419
2017 3781
2016 2750
2015 2390
2014 4007

Cities Publisher


Table Setting

Cities is published by Elsevier Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1983-2023. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Cities is Cities. This abbreviation ('Cities') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Cities


If your research field is/are related to Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Cities?

Cities latest impact IF is 7.24. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 7.24 (2022) and 2.74 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.75 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Cities?

The Cities has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.718, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.771 in 2020 and the lowest being 1.055 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Cities over the previous 9-year period stands at 4.75.


What's the latest h-index of the Cities?

The latest h-index of the Cities is 114.


Who's the publisher of the Cities?

The Cities is published by the Elsevier Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Cities?

The Cities is currently ranked 1691 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1673 in 2020 and its lowest position of 4007 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Cities?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Cities is Cities.


Is the "Cities" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Cities is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Cities?

The Cities encompasses the following areas:

  • Development
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
  • Urban Studies

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Cities?

The Cities is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 02642751.


What's the best quartile of the Cities?

The best quartile for the Cities is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Cities?

The Cities coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1983-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Cities

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 7.24
2021 6.25
2020 6.17
2019 5.95
2018 4.47
2017 3.36
2016 3.29
2015 3.26
2014 2.74



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