Aims & Scope
The journal welcomes original research, reviews, perspectives, case studies, and methodological papers within (but not limited to) the following areas:
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Urban Agriculture & Food Production Systems
- Vertical farming, hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics
- Rooftop and community gardens
- Controlled environment agriculture (CEA)
- Urban livestock, aquaculture, and integrated production models
2
Sustainable Urban Food Policies & Governance
- Urban food planning and city-region food policies
- Governance frameworks for resilient food systems
- Urban food security, accessibility, and nutrition
- Socio-economic dimensions of urban food environments
3
Food Supply Chains & Circular Economy
- Short supply chains and local food networks
- Urban food logistics, storage, and distribution
- Food waste reduction, recycling, and valorization
- Circular resource flows (water, nutrients, energy)
4
Technology, Innovation & Digital Food Systems
- Smart farming technologies for urban contexts
- IoT, robotics, AI, and automation in urban agriculture
- Data-driven food system management
- Blockchain for food safety, traceability, and transparency
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Environmental Sustainability & Ecosystem Services
- Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
- Climate change impacts and adaptation in urban food systems
- Water, soil, and energy efficiency in urban environments
- Urban biodiversity and ecological resilience
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Health, Nutrition & Community Development
- Nutrition-sensitive urban food systems
- Public health implications of urban food environments
- Social inclusion, community engagement, and food justice
- Behavioral studies on urban food consumption patterns
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Integrated Urban Planning & Design
- Food-sensitive urban planning (FSUP)
- Land-use strategies for food production in cities
- Architecture and design for food-integrated buildings
- Urban–peri-urban spatial linkages