Journal profile
Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism
ISSN 2717-5626 · AccScience Publishing · China · Quarterly · Founded 2019
Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism: fully open access; APC about USD 1,000; review about 90 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 70 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism is published by AccScience Publishing. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Urban Development and Cultural Heritage, Architectural and Urban Studies and Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, together about 41.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Archeology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
About Who We Are Journal Membership Contact Us Development History Latest News JournalsInformation Editorial Policies Editorial Process Open Access Policy Research and Publication Ethics Article Processing Charges Advertising Policy BooksCareers Future AM Login HomeAbout Overview Aims & Scope About the Journal Editorial Board Indexing & Archiving Academic supporter Journal History Articles Online First Current Issue Archives Column Column Edit a Special Issue For Authors Instructions for Authors Article Processing Charge Editorial Process Author Awards Exchanges Webinars Conferences Editorial OfficeSubmissions Search Article Article Special Issue Article Types Article Types Year — Volume Issue Pages — Search AccScience Publishing Submit to JCAU Apply for Special Issue Journal Browser Volume | Year Issue Search Forthcoming Issue Current Issue View All News and Announcements View All Overview The Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism (JCAU) is an international peer-reviewed academic journal which publishes original research articles, review articles, reports, and book reviews. The journal presents new results of research and provides a platform for discussion and debate relating to architectural heritage preservation and cultural sustainability in the Chinese context. Electronic ISSN: 2717-5626 Publication Frequency: 4 issues per year Abstracting & Indexing Indexed within Scopus, J-Gate, Crossref, Harvard University Library, Google Scholar, Anvur, Scilit and EBSCO. Back to top Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, Electronic ISSN: 2717-5626 Published by AccScience Publishing HomeInformationAboutSearch Publisher's Core Philosophy AccScience Publishing removes barriers to science and knowledge access. Contact Us A 2 Venture Drive, #07-06 Vision Exchange, Singapore 608526 T +65 6348 3650 E editorial@accscience.com Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Disclaimer © 2026 AccScience Publishing, except Open Access articles We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience. Read more about our cookies here Accept
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Jie ZhangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 97 in mainland China (about 47%); most named Mainland China 97, United Kingdom 21, Hong Kong, China 19, Australia 11, Spain 8 (208 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Urban Development and Cultural HeritageSocial Sciences14.2%
- Architectural and Urban StudiesArts and Humanities13.8%
- Cultural Heritage Management and PreservationArts and Humanities13.2%
- Architecture, Modernity, and DesignEngineering7%
- Architecture and Cultural InfluencesArts and Humanities6%
- Urban Design and Spatial AnalysisEngineering5.4%
- Landscape and Cultural StudiesArts and Humanities5.4%
- Urban Planning and GovernanceSocial Sciences3.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | Q1 | 390/1936 | 79th |
| Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) | Q2 | 271/692 | 60th |
| Architecture | Q2 | 100/210 | 52nd |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, J-Gate, Scilit, CrossrefPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 0.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 0.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher)
- 80Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.07OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 1,000Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 19,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 228 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 31 | 176 |
| 2025 | 70 | 70 | 90 |
| 2024 | 55 | 55 | 40 |
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 | 13 | 4 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | 3 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
90 dayssubmission to final decision
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 21 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 90 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 20 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 1,000 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 1,000
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)
Open calls for papers4, by deadline
- Urban regeneration: Rethinking space, society, and sustainability Guest Editors: Jing Cheng, Shanshan Wu Submission Deadline: 30 April 2027Deadline
- Digital Documentation, Risk Management, and Sustainable Conservation of Architectural and Urban Heritage Guest Editors: Naif Adel Haddad, Leen Adeeb Fakhoury Submission Deadline: 20 May 2027Deadline
- Hidden Heritage: Modernities in Chinese Architecture and Urban Development Guest Editors: Yizhuo Gao, Gangyi Tan Submission Deadline: 30 June 2027Deadline
- Urban Heritage Conservation and Regeneration in Contemporary Citiest Guest Editor: Yile Chen Submission Deadline: 15 December 2027Deadline
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 3–8
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- AI as author; AI for key researcher work
Article types accepted5
- case reportA Case Report details symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follows up an individual patient. The goal of a Case Report is to make other researchers aware …Length not stated
- editorialAn Editorial is a short article describing news about the journal or opinions of senior Editors or the publisher.Length not stated
- letter to editorA Letter to Editor is usually an open post-publication review of a paper from its readers, often critical of some aspect of a published paper. Controversial pap…Length not stated
- original articleAn Original Research Article describes detailed results from novel research. All findings are extensively discussed.Length not stated
- reviewA Review Article summarizes the literature on previous studies. It usually does not present any new information on a subject.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access
- AI use 7. Policy of the Use of AI and AI-assisted Technologies in Scientific Writing
Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (e.g., large language models) are expected to be increasingly used to create content. In the writing process of manuscripts, using AI and AI-assisted technologies to complete key researcher work, such as producing scientific insights, analyzing and interpreting data or drawing scientific conclusions, is not allowed, and they should only be used to improve…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 4. Authorship
Publication fee of $1000 per submission; no additional charges; expense deductions available. Model summary
Authorship credit of JCAU should be solely based on substantial contributions to a published study, as specified in the following four criteria: Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work, or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; Final approval of the version to be pu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 2.3.1.7 Conflict of Interest
At the time of submission, authors must declare any (potential) conflicts or competing interests with any institutes, organizations or agencies that might influence the integrity of results or objective interpretation of their submitted works. For more information, see our Conflict of Interest Policy. State “The authors declare they have no competing interests” or words to that effect, if the auth…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 1.2 Open Access and Copyright
The journal adopts Gold Open Access publishing model and distributes content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). Copyright is retained by authors. Please make sure that you are well aware of these policies.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1.2 Open Access and Copyright
Gold Open Access under CC BY-NC 4.0; copyright retained by authors. Model summary
The journal adopts Gold Open Access publishing model and distributes content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). Copyright is retained by authors. Please make sure that you are well aware of these policies.
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
- AccScience Publishing
- Country or region
- China
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2019
- ISSN
- 2717-5626
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism
How long does peer review take at Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism?
The publisher reports about 90 days (submission to final decision). 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 Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 3–8; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3; Cover letter: Required. 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 Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism based?
Of the 208 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 97 (about 47%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (97), United Kingdom (21) and Hong Kong, China (19). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism is indexed in Scopus.
Is Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .