 | The Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually (June and December) by Alanya University. In an era of increasing social and economic inequalities and rapid urbanization, the journal recognizes the urgent need to address these challenges. Acknowledging that balancing social and economic development with resilience in the built environment requires innovative and interdisciplinary dialogue, the journal publishes articles that critically explore the interplay of these factors shaping today’s urban landscapes. It distinguishes itself by examining the widening gaps in modern urban societies and proposing actionable solutions to bridge them. Therefore, the primary aims of the journal are to advance original, cross-disciplinary academic contributions that analyze these divides and propose strategies to mitigate them. By focusing on three core areas—Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities, Territorial Dynamics, and Urban Transformations—the journal provides a multidisciplinary perspective on issues relevant to both scholars and practitioners. This comprehensive approach illuminates the complex factors contributing to inequalities and examines how social and economic considerations influence urban development and architectural practices. Ultimately, the journal aspires to inform policy and practice, fostering more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities. Scope The Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship on the socio-economic factors shaping modern urban environments. We welcome contributions that explore, but are not limited to, the following core themes: Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Investigating socio-economic impacts related to citizenship, including inequality, urban poverty, affordable housing, segregation, civic participation, social equity, welfare, health, accessibility, justice, and rights. We particularly seek research highlighting economic vulnerabilities within urban communities and proposing actionable solutions to reduce inequality and enhance resilience. 2. Territorial Dynamics Examining the socio-economic implications of territorial changes, such as housing dynamics, urban migration, resource distribution, economic displacement, land speculation, economic clusters, heritage preservation, and development constraints. We encourage studies addressing economic disparities caused by shifting territorial patterns and offering strategies to strengthen local economies and mitigate inequities. 3. Urban Transformations Exploring the socio-economic consequences of urban change, encompassing development, planning, policy-making, transformation, resilience, regeneration, governance, investments, sustainable development, adaptive reuse, globalization impacts, smart cities, opportunities, and innovation. We welcome inquiries that focus on economic resilience in evolving urban landscapes, presenting policies and frameworks that bolster economic stability and reduce socio-economic inequalities. | ||
| Published by | Alanya University | ||
| Year publication | 2017 | Frequency (Publish per Year) | 2 |
| ISSN (print) | - | ISSN (online) | 2475-6164 |
| Journal discipline | Social Sciences | Full text language | English |
| Journal Website | https://ijcua.com/ijcua | ||
| Editor in Chief | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hourakhsh Ahmad Nia | ||
| Abbreviated Name | Country | Turkey | |
| ISI | Scopus | ||
| Journal is indexed by | Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), ERIH PLUS – European Reference Index for the Humanities and the Social Sciences, ANVUR (Italian National Agency for The Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes), EBSCOhost, EBSCO Essentials™, EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), EBSCO Central & Eastern European Academic Source (CEEAS), ISSN International Centre, Library of Congress, Crossref, Crossref’s Cited-by Service, ROAD - Directory of open access scholarly resources, Keepers Registry-PKP Preservation Network, SHERPA/RoMEO, Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Ulrichsweb, China Academic Journals (CNKI), J-Gate, Google Scholar, Mendeley, BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine), Scilit, Research4Life, CORE, OpenAir, KOAR: Korea Open Access platform for Researchers, Norwegian Register For Scientific Journals (NSD), Dimensions, Powered by Digital Science, Sciencegate, ASOS Index, OpenAlex, TIB, German Union Catalogue (SWB) (Germany), Indonesia's Research Repository (Neliti), Osmikon Search, EZB, Academia, Index Copernicus, KUDOS, WorldCat, UBL (Universitas Bibliotek Leipzig), SCIPIO, Elektronische Zeitschriften, World Wide Science, TurkEgitiminDeksi, ResearchBib, KindCongress | ||
| Impact Factor | Date added to KC | 01 Feb 2025 | |
December 6, 2025
