About the Journal

Journal of Cities & Infrastructure (eISSN:  3093-852X, JCI) is an international  open-access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on the planning, development, and management of urban systems and critical infrastructure. As a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, JCI focuses on addressing the complex challenges faced by rapidly urbanizing societies, emphasizing sustainability, resilience, equity, and technological innovation. The journal prioritizes evidence-based insights that bridge theory and practice, fostering dialogue across disciplines such as urban planning, civil engineering, environmental science, transportation, energy systems, and social sciences. The journal is published online quarterly by Cultech Publishing Sdn. Bhd.

Aim and Scope
The aim and scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

· Urban systems and planning
  Smart city
  Urban space planning and design
  Urban management and performance
  Inclusive urbanization
  Climate change adaptation
  Disaster risk management

· Infrastructure development and management
  Sustainable infrastructure
  Innovation engineering and technology
  Modular system
  Sustainable economy
  Infrastructure financing
  Public-private partnership
  Cultural development and educational reform
  Public opinion management

· Technology and data-driven solutions
  Urban systems and artificial intelligence applications
  Urban systems and blockchain applications
  Digital twins
  Emergency prediction and maintenance
  Network security

· Environmental and social dimensions
  Low-carbon transformation construction
  Green infrastructure
  Urban ecological balance
  Energy planning and equity
  Participatory planning
  Urban health impact
  Pollution reduction

· Global and regional perspectives
  Megacity dynamics
  Urban and rural development and urbanization

Open Access: This journal operates under a "gold" Open Access model, providing free access to all readers.  The Article Processing Charges (APC) for all article types (research, review, case reports) is $50, and the content will be published under a CC BY 4.0 license. To encourage submissions and support the research community,  JCI currently levies no APC (0 APC). For specific APC policies, please refer to the Open Access Policies.

Rapid Publication

The manuscript processing cycle is approximately 12 weeks from submission to acceptance.

General Information

eISSN: 3093-852X

1st Year Published: 2025

Frequency: Semiannual

Issues Per Year: 2

Country / Region: Malaysia

Primary Language: English

Publisher Information: Cultech Publishing Sdn. Bhd.

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