About the Journal

World of Real Estate Journal (WOREJ), also  known as Świat nieruchomości in Polish, is is the oldest Polish academic journal dedicated to real estate studies. The journal publishes papers on real estate and investment, offering economic, social, spatial and legal perspective on real estate industry and building a platform for research exchange across Europe. 

Archive issues of the World of Real Estate Journal  can be found at https://www.swiatnieruchomosci.krakow.pl/pl/.

Focus and Scope

World of Real Estate Journal (WOREJ), or Świat nieruchomości (ŚN) in Polish,  World of Real Estate Journal is an international peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on real estate markets, urban economics, and related fields. 

The journal publishes scholarly contributions that examine real estate phenomena from economic, social, spatial and legal perspectives, providing a platform for the exchange of research across Europe, with particular emphasis on Central and Eastern European countries.

The journal welcomes empirical studies, conceptual and theoretical frameworks, systematic literature reviews and case studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of real estate and investment processes. Special attention is given to research that supports evidence-based decision-making by academics, policy-makers and practitioners.

The thematic scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • · real estate economics,
  • · real estate investment and finance,
  • · real estate management,
  • · housing markets, housing affordability and housing policy,
  • · urban economics,
  • · spatial planning and spatial development,
  • · sustainability and sustainable development in real estate.

Recent issues of the journal have featured contributions from authors affiliated with academic institutions in England, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Italy, reinforcing its international and comparative character.

Journal History

World of Real Estate Journal (Świat nieruchomości) is the oldest Polish academic journal dedicated exclusively to real estate studies. The journal was established in 1991 with the aim of bridging theoretical rigour and practical relevance in real estate research.

From 2008 to 2022, the journal was published by the Foundation of the Cracow University of Economics. Since 2025, it has been published by the Krakow University of Economics as a biannual scholarly journal.

Archive issues of the journal are publicly available at: https://www.swiatnieruchomosci.krakow.pl/pl/

The long publication history of the World of Real Estate Journal reflects its sustained commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research on real estate and urban development within a European context.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous editorial and peer review process designed to ensure high academic quality and integrity.

  1. Each submission is subject to an initial assessment by the Editorial Board, which evaluates its formal compliance and scholarly relevance.
  2. Manuscripts that pass the preliminary assessment are reviewed by at least two independent external reviewers who are not affiliated with the Krakow University of Economics.
  3. The journal applies a double-blind peer review procedure; the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.
  4. Reviews are conducted using a standardised review form available to reviewers via the journal’s online editorial system.
  5. Each review concludes with a clear recommendation to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript.
  6. Final publication decisions are made by the Editorial Board, in accordance with the principles and criteria set out in the Author Guidelines.
  7. The identities of reviewers assigned to individual articles are not disclosed. An annual list of reviewers cooperating with the journal is published on the journal’s website and in the final issue of each calendar year.

Open Access Policy, licensing, copyright 

All articles published in the World of Real Estate Journal are openly accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). Copyright is retained by the Krakow University of Economics. Authors grant the publisher the right of first publication and non-exclusive publishing rights. Authors may use, distribute and reproduce their work without restriction, provided that proper attribution is given. Authors are permitted to deposit submitted, accepted and published versions of their manuscripts in institutional or other repositories of their choice without embargo. 

Articles from before 2022 appear under a different copyright policy with both author and publisher holding copyright.  

Publication Fees 

The World of Real Estate Journal does not charge any submission fees, article processing charges (APCs) or publication fees. The publication of the journal is fully financed by the Krakow University of Economics, Poland. 

Clarification of policy on ghostwriting and guest authorship 

Integrity in science is one of the pillars of quality. Readers should be assured that authors are transparent, fair, and honest in presenting the results of their work, regardless of whether they are themselves the main authors or if they have received assistance from a specialist (a natural person or a legal person). Full disclosure of information on individuals who have contributed to the creation of the publication ‒ in the form of theoretical or material input, financial support, or otherwise ‒ is evidence of a researcher's ethics and the highest editorial standards, as well as constituting good practice and social responsibility. Two contrasting examples are 'ghostwriting' and 'guest authorship'. The former may be defined as the act of someone making an essential contribution to the creation of a publication, while his participation as one of the authors is not disclosed or his role does not appear in the acknowledgements section of the publication. 'Guest authorship' ('honorary authorship') occurs when an author's participation is minimal or non-existent, yet he or she is listed as an author or coauthor of a publication. 

In light of these issues, contributors are required to disclose the contribution each individual has made to their work. The main responsibility for relating this information falls upon the individual submitting the work. Authors are required to provide information on the sources of financing for their publication, contributions from research institutions, associations and other entities. The publisher will document any instance of academic misconduct, particularly the transgression of the applicable ethical principles of science. 

Policy on Ghostwriting and Guest Authorship 

Scientific integrity constitutes a fundamental principle of the journal’s editorial policy. Authors are required to ensure transparency and honesty in reporting all contributions to their work. 

Ghostwriting is understood as a situation in which an individual makes a substantial contribution to a publication without being disclosed as an author or acknowledged appropriately. Guest (or honorary) authorship refers to the inclusion of individuals as authors despite their minimal or non-existent contribution to the research. 

Authors are obliged to disclose the individual contributions of all participants involved in the preparation of a manuscript, as well as sources of funding and institutional or organisational support. Responsibility for providing accurate and complete information rests with the submitting author. 

Any instances of academic misconduct, including breaches of ethical standards, will be documented and addressed in accordance with applicable regulations and ethical guidelines. 

Reviewers 

The journal publishes annual lists of reviewers who have cooperated with the editorial process. These lists do not indicate which reviewers were assigned to specific articles and are intended solely as formal acknowledgement of reviewers’ contributions. 

Abstracting, Indexing and Archiving 

The World of Real Estate Journal is indexed and abstracted in the following databases: 

  • CEJSH
  • BazEkon 
  • EBSCO
  • Google Scholar
  • ERIH PLUS
  • EconPapers / RePEc
  • CEEOL
  • ProQuest
  • DOAJ

Principles of Publication Ethics 

The publisher adheres to the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal publishes original scholarly work evaluated on the basis of academic merit, methodological rigour and scientific contribution. Unethical publishing practices, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, ghostwriting and guest authorship, are not tolerated. Authors are required to submit declarations confirming the originality of their work, authorship contributions, sources of funding and the absence of conflicts of interest. 

Editorial decisions are made without discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, age, religion or nationality. 

Confidentiality 

The journal observes strict confidentiality throughout the editorial and publication process. Access to manuscripts and related information is limited to authors, editors and reviewers involved in the review process. No direct communication between reviewers and authors is permitted. 

Personal data are processed solely for editorial purposes and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

Transparency 

Information regarding submission requirements, peer review procedures and editorial policies is publicly available on the journal’s website. Authors may track the progress of their manuscripts through the online editorial system. 

Following peer review, authors are required to respond to reviewers’ comments and revise their manuscripts accordingly. Reviewers cooperating with the journal in a given year are publicly acknowledged in the final issue of that year and on the journal’s website. 

Open Access Policy 

The current edition and archived editions of the journal are available on the journal’s webpage. Articles can be accessed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0). Articles are available on the databases listed above. 

Anti-plagiarism Policy 

All submissions are screened for originality using the Crossref Similarity Check service powered by iThenticate. Manuscripts found to contain unacceptable levels of textual similarity may be rejected or returned to authors for clarification or revision in accordance with the journal’s ethical standards.