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About Journal
The URBANIZM Journal (ISSN: 1811-6582), is a peer-reviewed open-access journal which is a scholarly refereed distributed by EBSCOhost and covers all aspects of sustainability and city design. It is the best international forum for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of urban planning & sustainable development. The objectives of the journal are to fortify academic exchanges between researchers and academician to endorse and disseminate advancement of urban planning and technology. Our topics of interest includes Regional and Urban planning, Design of city space, Problems of historical city centers, Sustainable development, Social housing, Environmental legislation and policy, Ecosystems analysis and protection, Natural resources management, Waste management, Transport infrastructure, Air, water and soil pollution, Remediation and recovery of the urban fabric, Geo-informatics and the environment, Environmental impact assessment, Heritage and tourism, Vernacular Urbanism, Heritage architecture and historical aspects, Evolution of historical sites, Public safety and security, Architectural modelling, Cities planning, Tourism and Environment, Cultural heritage and architectural issues, Planning in less favourable areas, Regional economics, Utilities and networks, Energy resources, Education and health, Passive energy and effective construction, Smart technology in city management etc.
The journal has completed eighteen successful years of publication and it contains contributions from authors all around the globe.
Aims and Scope
Aims
URBANIZM: Design, Architecture and Cities advances practical, evidence-based knowledge on how design and architecture shape sustainable, livable cities. We publish work that diagnoses urban challenges and tests methods, tools, and policies to improve quality of life, environmental resilience, and social equity across scales from buildings and public spaces to districts and regions. The journal values design-led inquiry and practice-informed research that anticipates risks and mitigates harmful urban outcomes.
Scope:
The journal encompasses a broad spectrum of applications within the realms of planning and sustainability, including structural, urban, heritage, social, and spatial domains. Papers submitted to this journal should address significant recent developments in city sustainability within the context of urban planning. Furthermore, the journal serves as a platform for researchers to share and obtain information on cutting-edge developments in urban design, architectural solutions, renovation, and city evolution. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that offer substantive contributions to sustainability and planning, particularly those addressing the complex challenges of enhancing the quality of life in urban environments. By fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue, the journal aims to advance the understanding and practice of urban planning and sustainable development.
Database
URBANIZM Design, Architecture and Cities is an open access, double blind peer reviewed journal devoted to scholarship that improves the design of sustainable, livable cities. Discoverability is supported through indexing in EBSCOhost and listing in the ProQuest Master List, with persistent identification and linking provided through Crossref. The journal welcomes contributions that join theory with practice and that translate research into actionable insight for planners, designers, educators, and decision makers across urban contexts.
We publish original research articles, review papers, analytical and simulation studies, comparative case studies, design research, and book reviews. Content appears in both print and online formats. Manuscripts are received year round at journalurbanizm@gmail.com, and selected papers are released each November. Submissions should present clear questions, sound methods, credible evidence, and conclusions that travel beyond a single site. Collaborations that bring together universities, public agencies, industry partners, and civil society are encouraged whenever they strengthen rigor and relevance.
Scope covers planning, urban design, architecture, landscape, heritage and adaptive reuse, housing, public space, mobility and infrastructure, environmental performance and climate resilience, social and spatial equity, governance and participation, and the use of digital and AI enabled tools in city making. Comparative work that examines how international approaches adapt to local cultural patterns, architectural character, economic forces, and ecological limits is particularly welcome. Studies may evaluate policies, test design strategies, build or validate models, synthesize literature, or document innovative professional practice that demonstrates measurable impact.
Editorial standards emphasize transparency, replicability, and accessibility to readers across disciplines and regions. Authors are invited to share data or code when feasible, to clarify ethical considerations, and to acknowledge limitations alongside strengths. By cultivating a constructive peer review process and a dialog between research and practice, the journal aims to inform better decisions and to support healthier, fairer, and more creative places for the people who inhabit them.
History of Journal
The Journal of URBANIZM is grounded in the legacy of Professor Fikret Movsum oglu Huseynov, Honorary Architect, Doctor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning, and Academician. Across his career he advanced architectural science and urban planning practice, shaping approaches to city development, regional planning, and the regeneration of historic urban environments while mentoring new generations and building an interdisciplinary research culture that linked theory and practice. In 2000 he founded the Society of Urbanists of Azerbaijan, through which the Journal of URBANIZM was launched in 2001 to promote rigorous research and dialogue on sustainable urban development. Since 2016, under the leadership of the current Editor in Chief, Dr. Emir Fikret oglu Huseynov, the journal has broadened its international reach, introduced thematic issues, and deepened collaboration with recognized scholars and institutions. The publication now operates as an open access, double blind peer reviewed platform with the subtitle Design, Architecture and Cities, reflecting an expanded scope across design research, architecture, urban planning, heritage and adaptive reuse, and city transformation. Visibility and reliable citation are supported through indexing on EBSCOhost since 2018, registration with Crossref since 2021, and inclusion in the ProQuest Master List since 2024, while a growing network of contributors and reviewers continues to strengthen methodological rigor, comparative perspective, and practical relevance across diverse urban contexts.
Publishing Ethics
URBANIZM Design, Architecture and Cities requires high standards of publication ethics and the prevention of malpractice. The journal accepts only original manuscripts that have not been published or submitted elsewhere, are written by the stated authors, contain no unlawful statements, do not infringe the rights of others, and cite sources appropriately. The review process is anonymous and double blind. Reviewers must have no conflicts of interest regarding the articles they assess, base their judgments on objective criteria, and keep materials confidential. Editors and the publisher take all reasonable steps to ensure the quality of published articles, including checks for plagiarism and redundant publication and corrective actions when necessary. The ethics statements of the journal follow COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
