Computers Environment and Urban Systems

Computers, Environment and Urban Systems is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the advancement of computational and information technologies in the service of environmental and urban planning. Published by Elsevier, the journal provides a critical forum for innovative research on the design, development, and application of geographic information systems, spatial decision support systems, and simulation models. Its scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including smart city infrastructure, urban analytics, environmental monitoring, land-use and transportation modeling, and the use of artificial intelligence and big data for sustainable urban management. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, alongside occasional review papers and technical notes, that demonstrate rigorous methodology and clear relevance to policy or practice. The target audience includes academic researchers, urban planners, environmental scientists, geographers, computer scientists, and public-sector decision-makers seeking cutting-edge tools and frameworks for analyzing complex urban and environmental systems. A notable feature is the journal’s strong commitment to methodological transparency and reproducibility, often encouraging the submission of open data and code. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 8.900, it holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in its JCR category, reflecting its status as a top-tier publication in the fields of computer science, environmental studies, and urban studies. This high impact underscores the journal’s central role in shaping the future of data-driven, sustainable urban and environmental science.