Journal profile · Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Abdominal Radiology
ISSN 2366-004X · eISSN 2366-0058 · Springer US · UNITED STATES · 12 issues per year · Founded 1976
Abdominal Radiology: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.3; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,790; median 69 days to acceptance (115 articles, last 24 months); 589 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Abdominal Radiology is published by Springer US and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis, MRI in cancer diagnosis and Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging, together about 30.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Abdominal Radiology serves the professional and academic needs of abdominal radiologists by publishing clinically relevant original research, systematic reviews, and practice-oriented articles. The journal also plays a leading role in advancing the field by featuring emerging technologies and methodologies with demonstrated applications in abdominal imaging. The journal covers the full spectrum of abdominal imaging, including the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems (hollow and solid organs, kidneys, ureters, bladder, and pelvic imaging), as well as abdominal interventional radiologic procedures. Research that enhances diagnostic accuracy, optimizes patient care, and improves clinical workflows is strongly encouraged. To ensure Abdominal Radiology remains at the forefront of innovation, we actively seek contributions that address the following evolving areas: Advanced Imaging Technologies: Research on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and radiomics to enhance image interpretation, predictive analytics, and diagnostic efficiency in abdominal imaging. Precision Medicine and Imaging Biomarkers: Studies focusing on imaging-guided personalized treatment planning, early disease detection, and therapeutic response monitoring. Patient-Centered Innovation: Investigations into scanner design improvements, reduced scan times, radiation dose optimization, and methods to enhance the overall patient experience. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Cross-specialty research integrating radiology with gastroenterology, oncology, hepatology, and urology to enhance disease diagnosis, staging, and management. Educational Innovations: Novel methodologies, including simulation-based training and modern educational approaches, to enhance the training of the next generation of radiologists. The journal welcomes contributions from multidisciplinary teams and encourages submissions that address evidence-based imaging guidelines, comparative effectiveness research, and technical advancements directly impacting patient outcomes. Case reports are generally not accepted unless they introduce a previously unreported disease or condition or are part of a special solicited section.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Editor-in-chief Neeraj LalwaniPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United States 39, Italy 8, Japan 7, Mainland China 4, India 3 (71 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisMedicine11.4%
- MRI in cancer diagnosisMedicine10.2%
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical ImagingMedicine8.7%
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine6.3%
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchMedicine5.6%
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersMedicine4.6%
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine4.3%
- Liver Disease and TransplantationMedicine4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINEEmbaseCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.3LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.88LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.03LetPub ·
- h-index
- 67LetPub ·
- h-index
- 77OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,014OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.5OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 16.61%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 570LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 1,600,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,329 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 441 | 122 | 88 |
| 2025 | 589 | 145 | 1,150 |
| 2024 | 616 | 117 | 2,878 |
| 2023 | 353 | 75 | 2,613 |
| 2022 | 377 | 88 | 3,553 |
| 2021 | 507 | 134 | 7,030 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
69 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 48 days – 93 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 15 days (115 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 93 days
- Sample
- 115 articles with submission and acceptance dates (1,389 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,790 / EUR 3,790 / GBP 2,990 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted12, with length limits
- classics in abdominal radiology (submit as image)Classics in Abdominal Radiology (submit as Image) Word Count: Maximum 1500 words.Length not stated
- commentaryResearch/Meta-analysis Word Count: Maximum 3500 words.Abstract: Structured, 300 words, covering objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.Figures: Maximum of…Length not stated
- correspondenceResearch/Meta-analysis Word Count: Maximum 3500 words.Abstract: Structured, 300 words, covering objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.Figures: Maximum of…main text ≤ 3,500 words
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
- matters arising/commentMatters Arising/Comment Word Count: Maximum 1000 words.Length not stated
- meta-analysisResearch/Meta-analysis Word Count: Maximum 3500 words.Abstract: Structured, 300 words, covering objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.Figures: Maximum of…main text ≤ 3,500 words
- perspectiveResearch/Meta-analysis Word Count: Maximum 3500 words.Abstract: Structured, 300 words, covering objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.Figures: Maximum of…main text ≤ 3,500 words · abstract ≤ 300 words
- perspective from sar (submit as perspective)Perspective from SAR (submit as Perspective) Word Count: Maximum 3000 words.Length not stated
- pictorial essay (submit as review)Pictorial Essay (submit as Review) Word Count: Maximum 2500 words.Length not stated
- research/meta-analysisResearch/Meta-analysis Word Count: Maximum 3500 words.Length not stated
- reviewResearch/Meta-analysis Word Count: Maximum 3500 words.Abstract: Structured, 300 words, covering objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.Figures: Maximum of…main text ≤ 4,500 words · abstract ≤ 300 words · references ≤ 3
- society report (submit as correspondence)Society Report (submit as Correspondence) Word Count: Maximum 3500 words.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Abdominal Radiology, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
No pre-evaluation offered Model summary
Please note that the journal does not offer pre-evaluation. Therefore please directly submit your manuscript and the Editor will then contact you.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is "any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes". The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- 12 issues per year
- Founded
- 1976
- ISSN
- 2366-004X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2366-0058
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 51, Issue 9 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Abdominal Radiology
What CAS zone is Abdominal Radiology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Abdominal Radiology is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Abdominal Radiology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.3; CiteScore 4.4, h-index 77.
How long does peer review take at Abdominal Radiology?
Based on the dates recorded on 115 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 69 days (interquartile range 48–93 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Abdominal Radiology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Abdominal Radiology based?
Of the 71 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (39), Italy (8) and Japan (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Abdominal Radiology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Abdominal Radiology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE, Embase and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Abdominal Radiology open access, and what is the APC?
Abdominal Radiology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,790.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .