About the Journal
The Journal of Cities & Infrastructure (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.
JCI invites original research articles, critical reviews, case studies, and policy analyses that explore the following themes(but not limited):
· 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
