Sustainable Cities and Society Journal Citation Rate 2026
2210-6707
eISSN 2210-6715
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Sustainable Cities and Society
Sustainable Cities and Society (SCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Building Energy and Comfort Optimization and Land Use and Ecosystem Services, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 2210-6707 (e-ISSN 2210-6715). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.26 (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 ~$4210 USD). OpenAlex records 7,623 works and 360,784 citations, with an h-index of 209.
Sustainable Cities and Society Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Sustainable Cities and Society has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.26, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Building Energy and Comfort Optimization 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.
Sustainable Cities and Society operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Sustainable Cities and Society 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 Sustainable Cities and Society against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Sustainable Cities and Society
- Budget $4210 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Urban Green Space and Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2210-6707 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2210-6715 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4210 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Sustainable Cities and Society is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4210.
In our subject taxonomy, Sustainable Cities and Society is classified under Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Urban Green Space and Health and Urban Heat Island Mitigation.
Sustainable Cities and Society 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 11.256.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.256 | 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.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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