Journal profile · Engineering-Architecture
Architectural Studies
ISSN 2411-801X · eISSN 2786-7374 · Lviv Polytechnic National University · Ukraine
Architectural Studies: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 30 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Architectural Studies is published by Lviv Polytechnic National University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Architecture, Modernity, and Design, Architectural and Urban Studies and Historical Architecture and Urbanism, together about 38.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Archeology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The editorial policy of the "Architectural Studies" journal is based on the principles of objectivity and impartiality in the selection of articles for publication; high demands on the quality of scientific research; obligatory peer review of articles; collegiality in making decisions on the publication of articles; accessibility and efficiency in communicating with authors; strict compliance with copyright and related rights. The main criterion in the selection of materials for publication is their originality and relevance of ideas, the scientific and factual reliability of the presented material. The purpose of "Architectural Studies" is to provide a forum for discussion and debate on various areas of architecture. The journal encourages studies based on a rigorous scientific approach and state-of-the-art technology. The main audience of the journal is Researchers in the field of Architecture, Doctoral Students, Lecturers, Workers in the Engineering and Construction Sectors, and Government Officials who are interested in issues, processes and experiences related to the construction. Journal objectives: publication of peer-reviewed original and review articles, the topics of which cover a wide range of topical issues in architecture and urban planning; establishment of partnership cooperation with foreign scientific publishing organisations; compliance with editorial ethics. This journal is a valuable resource for professionals and academics (lecturers, researchers and students) involved in architecture, building design and construction, including the following areas: Architectural and Landscape Design; Urban Engineering and Planning; Civil Engineering; Construction Engineering and Management; Smart Built Environment; Material Science and Coloristics in Architecture; Building Materials and Technology; Organic Architecture; Restoration and Reconstruction of Buildings, Historical Monuments; Philosophy of Architectural Value; Theory and History of Architecture.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Architecture
Editor-in-chief Bohdan Cherkes DoctorPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Ukraine 9, Poland 3, Italy 2, United Kingdom 1, Netherlands 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Architecture, Modernity, and DesignEngineering19.8%
- Architectural and Urban StudiesArts and Humanities10.4%
- Historical Architecture and UrbanismArts and Humanities8.1%
- Architecture and Art History StudiesArts and Humanities7.9%
- Cultural Heritage Management and PreservationArts and Humanities6.6%
- Urban Development and Cultural HeritageSocial Sciences5.6%
- Historical and Cultural Studies of PolandArts and Humanities4.6%
- Architecture and Cultural InfluencesArts and Humanities4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Q2 | 77/203 | — |
| Urban Studies | Q3 | 154/288 | — |
| Building and Construction | Q3 | 164/239 | — |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | Q4 | 311/407 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- h-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.61OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 216 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 23 | 43 |
| 2025 | 30 | 27 | 41 |
| 2024 | 38 | 36 | 43 |
| 2023 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 17 |
| 2021 | 29 | 27 | 4 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | EUR 250 | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–300 words
- Keywords
- 5–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,500 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- original researchpublishes original research, review and theoretical articlesLength not stated
- reviewh of a scientific article / Length of a review or theoretical article from 4000 words / from 4500 words Font Times New Roman Margins 2 cm on allmain text ≤ 4,000 words
- theoretical articlespublishes original research, review and theoretical articlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access
- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License Model summary
All materials are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License, which allows others to redistribute the work with acknowledgment of the authorship of the work and the first publication in this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access Model summary
"Architectural Studies" is an open-access peer-reviewed journal
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Lviv Polytechnic National University
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2411-801X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2786-7374
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Architectural Studies
How long does peer review take at Architectural Studies?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Architectural Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–300 words; Keywords: 5–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,500 words; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Architectural Studies based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Ukraine (9), Poland (3) and Italy (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Architectural Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Architectural Studies is indexed in Scopus.
Is Architectural Studies open access, and what is the APC?
Architectural Studies is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .