About the Journal

Aims
The Journal of Urban Intelligence and Smart Systems (JUISS) provides a premier international and interdisciplinary platform for the exchange of ideas, methodologies, and innovations among urban planners, policymakers, data analysts, technologists, and urbanists from all disciplines.
The primary mission of the journal is twofold: to critically analyze past and present urban development and management as reflections of planning policies, and to promote the implementation of effective, sustainable urban strategies in both developed and developing regions. JUISS serves as an advanced forum for disseminating cutting-edge science and technology in smart city development, publishing comprehensive reviews, full-length research articles, and short communications.
To ensure robust scientific inquiry, the journal maintains a distinct publishing philosophy:
•    We encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in maximum detail. There are no restrictions on paper length, ensuring that all findings and methodologies can be fully reproduced by the academic community.
•    Where applicable, articles should combine computational modeling or simulations with real-world experimentation. Simulation tests virtually validate proposed methods, while physical experiments provide vital real-world validation.
•    We seek contributions that evaluate smart city design, governance, and policy implementation on solid theoretical foundations. Articles should transcend specific city profiles or isolated case studies to genuinely enhance the overarching theoretical and conceptual understanding of urban intelligence and smart territories.

Scope
JUISS encompasses all topics relating to the intersections of technology, urban planning, society, and sustainability. Our scope is divided into five core pillars:
Urban Policy, Planning & Society
•    Urban theory, politics, and governance
•    Development, planning challenges, and urban management
•    Gentrification, housing, and neighborhood conservation
•    Urban regeneration and human-centric urban design
•    Homelessness, welfare services, and social infrastructure
•    Immigration, international labor migration, and urban demographics
•    Public-private sector cooperation and institutional frameworks
•    Livability, quality of life, and social sustainability
Core Technologies & Methods for Smart Cities
•    Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
•    Internet of Things (IoT) and pervasive sensor networks
•    Big data analytics and urban informatics
•    Digital twins and advanced urban modeling
•    Blockchain technology in urban applications
•    5G/6G and advanced communication networks
•    Cloud and edge computing frameworks
•    Cyber-physical systems
•    Decision Making and Fuzzy Sets
Key Application Areas
•    Smart mobility and transportation 
•    Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
•    Smart energy systems, smart grids, and utility management
•    Sustainable and resilient infrastructure design
•    Smart buildings and responsive architecture
•    Water and waste management optimization
•    Urban logistics and supply chain systems
Cross-Cutting Themes in Smart Cities
•    The Metaverse and its applications for urban environments
•    Human-centric design and digital inclusivity
•    Cybersecurity and data privacy in smart ecosystems
•    AI ethics, digital governance, and technology policy
•    Citizen engagement and participatory public platforms
Sustainability, Resilience & Environment
•    Urban adaptation to climate change and extreme weather
•    Urban resilience and disaster management
•    Environmental monitoring and urban greening
•    Urban circular economy and resource efficiency
•    Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
•    The complexities of creating deeply sustainable cities