About the Journal
Afaaq Research for Urban Studies (Afaaq RUS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Afaaq Research & Studies. The journal aims to advance scholarly dialogue and applied research in the fields of urban planning, sustainable development, architecture, and city design, with a particular focus on the MENA Region.
The journal welcomes original research papers, theoretical studies, review articles, and case analyses that address contemporary challenges and innovations in urbanism, smart cities, environmental planning, livability, and resilience. It encourages interdisciplinary approaches that bridge academic research with policy-making and professional practice, aligning with the principles of the global Sustainable Development Agenda.
Open Access Policy:
All articles published in Afaaq Research for Urban Studies are freely available online without charge to readers or their institutions. The journal supports the principle that freely accessible research fosters greater global knowledge exchange.
Copyright Notice:
Authors retain full copyright of their work and grant the journal a license to publish under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Peer Review Policy:
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. The review process ensures high academic quality, originality, and relevance.
Sponsorship & Publication Ethics:
Afaaq Research for Urban Studies is published independently by Afaaq Research & Studies, with no external sponsorship or publication fees at this stage. The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
Archiving and Indexing:
The journal participates in the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archiving systems to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content.
Privacy Statement:
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
