Smart Cities

metrics 2024

Driving Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Smart Urbanization

Introduction

Smart Cities is an esteemed academic journal published by MDPI, dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of urban innovation through advanced technologies, particularly in the realms of Artificial Intelligence, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Urban Studies. Since its inception in 2018, the journal has established itself as a prominent source of cutting-edge research, maintaining a commendable ranking within the top quartile (Q1) across its focus areas. With an impressive impact factor reflective of its influence—ranked 6th out of 279 in Urban Studies and within the top 15% in related engineering and computer science fields—the journal ensures accessibility to its content through an Open Access model, enabling researchers, professionals, and students from around the globe to engage with and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the future of smart urban environments. Situated in Switzerland, the journal is positioned at the nexus of innovation and urban development, making it an indispensable resource for those seeking to advance knowledge and applications in smart city initiatives.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor7.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.80
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self7.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.48
Influence0.94
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life2.40
Citing Half Life4.80
JCI1.57
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations1804
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
Rank 34/352
Percentile 90.50
Quartile Q1
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 3/77
Percentile 96.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
Rank 40/354
Percentile 88.70
Quartile Q1
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 7/77
Percentile 90.91
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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