Cities Journal Citation Rate 2026
0264-2751
eISSN 1873-6084
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Cities
Cities (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Land Use and Ecosystem Services and Urban Planning and Governance, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0264-2751 (e-ISSN 1873-6084). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.78 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2620 USD). OpenAlex records 7,972 works and 248,551 citations, with an h-index of 186.
Cities Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cities has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.78, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Land Use and Ecosystem Services research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Cities operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Cities should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Cities against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cities
- Budget $2620 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Urban Planning and Governance, Urban Transport and Accessibility. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0264-2751 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6084 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2620 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cities is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2620.
In our subject taxonomy, Cities is classified under Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Urban Planning and Governance, Urban Transport and Accessibility and Urban and Rural Development Challenges.
Cities is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.778.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.778 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Yi Fan, Ho Pin Teo, Yong Tu • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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