Shape the Future of Cities: Global Call for Editorial Board Members
Cities are the frontiers of global sustainability, climate action, and human well-being. As urbanization accelerates and climate pressures intensify, the world needs bold, interdisciplinary, and community-centered solutions to build sustainable, smart, and resilient urban futures. We are pleased to announce an open, global call for outstanding scholars, practitioners, and innovators to join the inaugural Editorial Board of Journal of Urban Sustainability, Smart Communities and Resilience (JUSSCR).
About JUSSCRJournal of Urban Sustainability, Smart Communities and Resilience (JUSSCR) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published by China Scientific Research Publishing (CSR). We bridge cutting-edge research and real-world impact across sustainable urban development, smart technologies, resilience planning, infrastructure innovation, and community well-being. Our audience includes urban planners, engineers, geographers, public health experts, data scientists, policymakers, and community leaders worldwide—uniting academia and practice for actionable, equitable urban transformation.
Journal website: https://journal.csrp-pub.com/index.php/JUSSCR
Who We Are SeekingWe invite dynamic, collaborative, and visionary professionals from around the world who specialize in (but not limited to):
- Sustainable urban planning & low-carbon cities
- Smart cities, digital governance, and urban tech
- Climate resilience, disaster risk reduction & adaptation
- Inclusive, healthy, and resilient communities
- Green infrastructure, mobility, and sustainable housing
- Urban data science, AI, and spatial analysis
- Urban policy, governance, and global south perspectives
- PhD or equivalent professional qualification; active research or professional focus in urban sustainability, smart communities, or resilience
- Established publication record and peer‑review experience; strong academic integrity
- Proficiency in English; ability to commit to timely review, promote the journal, and support special issues
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in urban research and practice
- Formal appointment to the Global Editorial Board of a new, high-potential interdisciplinary urban journal
- Visibility and global networking with leading scholars and practitioners across continents
- Opportunities to lead special issues, shape editorial directions, and elevate impactful research
- Formal certificate of appointment and recognition on the journal website
- Close collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team to grow a flagship publication in urban studies
Please submit the following materials in one combined PDF to the editorial office:
- Full academic or professional CV
- Brief statement on your fit with JUSSCR and vision for urban sustainability
Email subject: Editorial Board Application – [Your Name] – [Institution]
Submission email: editorial-jusscr@csrp-pub.com
Deadline: Rolling review
Join us to reimagine urban systems, empower communities, and advance resilience for every city. We look forward to building the future of urban sustainability together.
Journal of Urban Sustainability, Smart Communities and Resilience (JUSSCR)
E-mail: editorial-jusscr@csrp-pub.com
China Scientific Research Publishing
Journal website: https://journal.csrp-pub.com/index.php/JUSSCR
