Announcements

We are glad to inform you that the journal of contemporary urban affairs has been awarded the DOAJ Seal from the DOAJ - Directory of Open Access. The DOAJ Seal is awarded to journals that demonstrate best practices in open access publishing. Around 10% of journals indexed in DOAJ have been awarded the Seal.

Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs (JCUA) has been officially indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, under the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

2025-12-25

We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs has been officially indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection – Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). This significant milestone reflects the journal’s academic quality, rigorous peer-review process, and growing international impact. We extend our sincere congratulations and gratitude to all our authors, editorial board members, reviewers, and the editorial team whose dedication and scholarly contributions made this achievement possible. This success belongs to the entire JCUA community, and we look forward to further strengthening the journal’s global visibility and academic excellence.
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Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Officially Accepted by OASPA

2025-08-20
We are proud to announce that the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs has been officially accepted as a member of the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA).

This achievement follows a careful and rigorous evaluation of our editorial policies, online publication standards, and commitment to open access publishing. OASPA membership is recognised internationally as a hallmark of quality, transparency, and integrity in scholarly publishing.

By joining OASPA, JCUA demonstrates its dedication to:
- Upholding the highest standards of peer review and editorial integrity.
- Ensuring immediate and free access to published research.
- Promoting ethical and transparent publishing practices.
- Contributing to the advancement of open access scholarship across disciplines.
This membership is not only an honour but also an important milestone in our mission to provide a trustworthy, inclusive, and impactful platform for research in architecture, urban design, and related fields.

We thank our editorial team, reviewers, authors, and readers for their invaluable contributions to achieving this recognition. Together, we will continue to advance innovative, ethical, and accessible scholarship for the global academic community. For more information please see: https://www.oaspa.org/membership/current-members/
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Call for Papers Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs – Volume 9, Issue 2 (December 2025)

2025-06-20

The Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs calls for original manuscripts for Volume 9, Issue 2 (to be published 31/12/2025). Guided by our aim to interrogate the socio-economic forces that shape contemporary cities and to foster inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban futures, we welcome robust empirical, theoretical, or mixed-method studies that examine citizenship rights and responsibilities (e.g., inequality, affordable housing, civic participation), territorial dynamics (e.g., migration, land markets, heritage preservation), and wider urban transformations (e.g., governance, regeneration, smart-city innovation). Comparative perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge regional, methodological, or disciplinary divides are particularly encouraged.

Important Dates

Submission deadline

30/09/2025

Online publication

31/12/2025

For enquiries, contact the editorial office at editor@ijcua.com
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Most Read Article of May

2025-06-10

We proudly highlight the article:"Exploring the Contemporary Challenges of Urbanization and the Role of Sustainable Urban Development: A Study of Lagos City, Nigeria" by Dr. Auwalu Faisal Koko (Zhejiang University) and MSc. Muhammed Bello (Kaduna Polytechnic), as one of the most read articles in the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, averaging 500 reads per month. Congratulations to the authors for this impactful contribution to the global urban discourse.

Read the article: https://doi.org/10.25034/ijcua.2023.v7n1-12

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Celebrating a Milestone: 24,000 LinkedIn Followers!

2025-01-23

We are thrilled to announce that our LinkedIn community has surpassed 24,000 followers! This incredible milestone represents the growing interest and attention from our dedicated authors and followers.

Congratulations to all of us for this fantastic achievement! Your continued support and engagement drive our success.

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Welcoming Professor Dr. Simon Elias Bibri Onboard as Academic Editor

2024-12-10
Exciting Announcement!

It is with great pleasure that we announce Professor Dr. Simon Elias Bibri has joined the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs as an Academic Editor! A globally recognized expert—ranked among the world’s top 1% and 2% of researchers—Professor Bibri brings unparalleled expertise in technological advances and their transformative impact on contemporary urban design.

His professional roles and recognitions include:
- Senior Research Scientist & Project Coordinator
- International Expert in Artificial Intelligence & Applied Machine Learning for Climate Action (UNFCCC)
- International Expert in Sustainable Cities (UNIDO)
- Expert for Focus Groups on Smart Sustainable Cities, Digital Twin, & Environmental Sustainability (ITU)
- Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Environmental Studies (Taylor & Francis Group)
- World Top 1% Cited Scientist since 2020 (Stanford Ranking)
- World #1 Ranked Scholar in Sustainable Cities & #4 in Big Data (ScholarGPS Ranking)
With Professor Bibri on board, we look forward to elevating our understanding of the social and economic dimensions of urban design through a cutting-edge technological lens.
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Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Now Indexed in ERIH PLUS

2024-04-16

We are delighted to announce a significant achievement for the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs: our inclusion in the esteemed ERIH PLUS – European Reference Index for the Humanities and the Social Sciences. This prestigious indexing reflects our commitment to publishing high-quality research in Environmental Studies, Human Geography and Urban Studies, and Interdisciplinary Research in the Social Sciences.

The ERIH PLUS indexation is a critical milestone for our journal as it recognizes the depth, rigor, and impact of the work published by our esteemed authors and diligently reviewed by our editors. Being indexed in ERIH PLUS not only enhances the visibility and prestige of our journal but also significantly contributes to the global reach and impact of the research we disseminate.

We encourage our readership, authors, and collaborators to visit our website at www.ijcua.com and to contact us at editor@ijcua.com with your submissions, inquiries, and ongoing support.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey and for contributing to the scholarly community we serve.

Congratulations to all our contributors and supporters!
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Call for Papers: Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, Volume 8, No. 1

2024-04-16

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Call for Papers: Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, Volume 7, No. 2 - Special Issue on Urban Economics and Socio-Economic Dimensions

2023-11-10

Call for Papers:
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, Volume 7, No. 2

Special Issue on Urban Economics and Socio-Economic Dimensions.

-We are excited to announce the call for papers for the upcoming issue of Volume 7, No. 2 of the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs. This special issue focuses on the dynamic and increasingly important field of Urban Economics and its Socio-Economic Dimensions.

Themes and Topics:
- The interplay between urban economic policies and socio-economic outcomes.
- Impact of urbanization on economic growth and income distribution.
- Sustainable urban economic development and its social implications.
- Urban housing markets, affordability, and socio-economic diversity.
- Economic geography and the role of cities in regional development.
- Innovations in urban economic planning and its socio-economic impacts.

- Role of Digital Transformation in Urban Economies

- Urban Transportation Economics and Social Equity

- Climate Change and Urban Economic Resilience

- Public-Private Partnerships in Urban Development

- Migration Patterns and Urban Labor Markets

- Urban Tourism Economics and Community Development

- Economics of Urban Health and Wellbeing

- Technology Startups and Urban Economic Revitalization

- Urban Agriculture and Economic Sustainability

- The Influence of Cultural Industries on Urban Economies

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: 15/12/2023
Publication Date: 30/12/2023
For more information and to submit your manuscript, please visit our website at
https://ijcua.com/index.php/ijcua/announcement/view/18
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Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs is Going Green with Electronic Publishing

2023-04-20

Dear readers,

We are excited to announce that starting from the next issue, Volume 7 No. 1, Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs will only be available in electronic format. This decision has been made to promote sustainability and reduce the ecological footprint of our publishing activities.

As the demand for our journal has grown, we have doubled the number of articles that we publish. While this is great news for our readers, it also means that we need to be mindful of the impact that printing and distributing our journal has on the environment. By moving to an electronic format, we can significantly reduce our paper usage and carbon emissions.

We believe that this decision is aligned with the values of our journal, and we hope that it will be well-received by our readers. As always, we remain committed to providing high-quality content and promoting critical discourse on contemporary urban issues.

Thank you for your continued support of our journal, and we look forward to sharing our upcoming electronic issues with you.

Sincerely,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hourakhsh Ahmad Nia

Editor-in-chief

Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes (ANVUR)

2022-10-21

Glad to inform you that the ''Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes'' (ANVUR) has just released its list of high-academic value journals and our journal has been recognised by this agency as a scientific journal in the field of Architecture (Area 08). For more information please see: https://www.anvur.it/attivita/classificazione-delle-riviste/classificazione-delle-riviste-ai-fini-dellabilitazione-scientifica-nazionale/elenchi-di-riviste-scientifiche-e-di-classe-a/
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2022 Annual Editorial Members' Meeting

2022-05-18

The Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs’ annual editorial members' meeting was held on May 17, 2022. At this meeting, strategies on how to advance the internal quality and external visibility of the journal were discussed. To increase the global impact of the journal, referring to its aims and scope, the possibility of adding "Urban Technology" as another section has also been discussed in this meeting.
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JCUA is now a member of "Committee on Publication Ethics" (COPE)

2022-04-09

Alanya HEP University is pleased to announce that the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs is now a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The quality checking process and their recommendation to increase the transparency of our journal regarding publication ethics took two years. So congratulations to all of our editorial team who made this important happening.

About COPE

Established in 1997, the Committee on Publication Ethics (http://publicationethics.org) is a UK-based non-profit organization that provides a forum for editors and publishers of peer-reviewed journals to discuss publication ethics. It advises editors and publishers on all aspects of publication ethics as well as how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct.
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JCUA started participating with Crossmark

2021-09-17

During the publishing process, corrections, updates and errata, as well as retractions and withdrawals, are something that readers encounter. JCUA have banded together with CrossRef to create the CrossMark identification service. By clicking on the CrossMark logos in online PDF or HTML documents, readers can quickly learn the current status of a document. If the one they have opened is not the most up-to-date, the logo will help them to navigate to the most recent version available.

More about CrossMark can be found at https://www.crossref.org/education/crossmark/

JCUA's CrossMark policy: https://ijcua.com/index.php/ijcua/crossMark_policy
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DOAJ Seal

2021-09-17

We are glad to inform you that the journal of contemporary urban affairs has been awarded DOAJ Seal from the DOAJ - Directory of Open Access. The DOAJ Seal is awarded to journals that demonstrate best practices in open access publishing. Around 10% of journals indexed in DOAJ have been awarded the Seal.
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Calling Papers for Volume 5, Issue-2, December 2021

2020-07-12

Volume 5, Issue 2

Deadline: February 20, 2021

Notification: April 20, 2021

Publication: December 2021
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Call for papers: COVID-19: what we know about its effects on urbanism?

2020-05-24

Photo: The 'Fearless Girl' with coronavirus mask by Luiz Roberto Lima-ANB

Call for papers
COVID-19: what we know about its effects on urbanism? Current Problems and the Future of Urbanism
Dear valuable authors

Journal Of Contemporary Urban Affairs as pioneer in publishing the contemporary studies on urban affairs is looking to publish papers on COVID-19. In this regard, any theoretical, qualitative, quantitative or methodological studies which may leads to comprehensive understanding of COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on urbanism are highly welcome to submit their papers to the journal.

Note: Please consider the subject area of the journal during your study on COVID-19 which are Conflict and divided territories, Emerging cities, urban ecology, morphology, Infra Habitation , Slums ,Affordable houses, Gated communities, Revitalization, regeneration and urban renewal, Housing studies livability, responsive environment, quality of life , Contemporary urban issues , politics, strategies, sociology, Crime, Immigration , international labor migration , New urbanism, Rapid urbanization and Urban sprawl.
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New authors will retain copyright of the published papers - Effective from 18 May 2020

2020-05-18

To the attention of the authors of the Journal Of Contemporary Urban Affairs

As the Editor of the Journal of contemporary Urban Affairs it is my great pleasure to mention that the editorial board of the journal has been decided to change copyright policy from CC-BY-NC-ND to CC-BY. It means that Authors will retain copyright of the published papers and grant to the publisher the non-exclusive right to publish the article, to be cited as its original publisher in case of reuse, and to distribute it in all forms and media. Therefore, copyright will remain with the author. This decision will be effective since 18 May 2020. Effective from Vol.5 No.1 Onvard.

Effective since 18 May 2020 @Authors / Effective from Vol.5 No.1 Onvard.

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COVID-19 pandemic , additional time to complete your paper and/or review duties

2020-05-05

Dear Valuable Authors and Reviewers

Greetings from the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs editorial team

As you may know, the global COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted our lives and has created innumerable of challenges for us all as we try and adjust to new working arrangements while still continuing our professional duties. We understand that authors may need additional time to revise and resubmit manuscripts and reviewers may need more time to complete peer reviews. Please know that we want to be flexible and if you need additional time to complete your work, just let us know and we will work with you. We also understand that some of you may have to decline invitations to review for us during this time and if that is the case, we understand and hope that there will be opportunities for you to review for Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs after the crisis has passed.

Please take care and stay safe…

On behalf of Editorial Team

Dr Hourakhsh Ahmad Nia (Editor in chief)
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Guest Editors of Vol 5 Number 2, 2021

2020-04-16

I am Glad to inform you that Dr. Islam H. Elghonaimoy , University of Bahrain, Researcher in housing and urban design and Dr. Olugbenga Stephen Fashuyi from Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria have been invited by the Editorial Board of the Journal Of Contemporary Urban Affairs as Guest Editors of Vol 5 Number 2, which is going to release online on June 2021 (The print out of this volume will release on December 2021).

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Guest Editors of Vol 5 Number 1, 2021

2020-03-14

We are glad to inform you that Dr. Wilfred Ochieng Omollo from Kisii University and Dr. Seda Bostanci from Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University have been invited by the Editorial Board of the Journal Of Contemporary Urban Affairs as Guest Editors of Vol 5 Number 1, which is going to release online on January 2021 (the print out version of this issue will release on June 2021).

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Information for Authors

2020-02-19

Please read carefully the Author Guidelines, and make sure you have adhered closely to the rules before submission. Only Manuscripts that conform to the guidelines and include all required components, which are described in Author Guidelines, can be sent out for peer review. That will help to ensure that we can consider your work quickly and give you a prompt decision. Manuscripts which do not fully comply will be returned to authors.
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CALLING PAPERS FOR VOLUME 5, ISSUE-1, July 2021.

2020-02-19

Volume 5, Issue 1
Deadline: August 20, 2020.
Notification: October 20, 2020.
Publication: January 01, 2021.
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Note

2019-05-24

We are delighted to announce that JCUA has agreed on a new deal with Alanya Hamdullah Emin Paşa Üniversitesi to publish the Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs.
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CALL FOR PAPERS Volume 4 Issue 1 Deadline for papers: 30/ June/2019

2018-10-07

CALL FOR PAPERS Volume 4 Issue 1 Deadline for papers: 30/ June/2019
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