Journal profile · UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
ISSN 0210-4806 · eISSN 1699-7980 · Elsevier Ltd · SPAIN · Monthly · Founded 1977
Actas Urologicas Espanolas: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.61; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,760; review about 50 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 145 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Actas Urologicas Espanolas is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Urological Disorders and Treatments and Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research, together about 25.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Actas Urológicas Españolas is an international journal dedicated to advancing knowledge across the full spectrum of urology and renal transplantation. It has been the official journal of the Spanish Urological Association since 1977.The journal provides an international forum for high-quality original research, authoritative reviews, and clinically relevant scientific content that contribute to a better understanding of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of urological diseases and support evidence-based patient care.The scope of Actas Urológicas Españolas encompasses adult and pediatric urology, including urologic oncology; functional and female urology; neurourology; endourology and urinary stone disease; benign prostatic disease and male lower urinary tract dysfunction; andrology and sexual medicine; male infertility; reconstructive urology; urological infections; renal transplantation; and pediatric urology.The journal also welcomes research on minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery; emerging technologies; diagnostic and therapeutic innovation; imaging; biomarkers and precision medicine; translational research; and other developments shaping the future of urological practice.Actas Urológicas Españolas aims to connect researchers and clinicians across countries, disciplines, and healthcare systems, facilitating the international exchange of knowledge in urology and providing a platform for research and perspectives with broad scientific relevance and potential global clinical impact.The journal welcomes submissions from authors worldwide. All manuscripts are subject to rigorous peer review. Actas Urológicas Españolas is published online in English.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 24, United States 2, France 2, United Kingdom 1 (29 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine9.1%
- Urological Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine9%
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchMedicine7.2%
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer TreatmentsMedicine6.4%
- Urinary and Genital Oncology StudiesMedicine6.2%
- Urologic and reproductive health conditionsMedicine6.2%
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and ResearchMedicine5.7%
- Renal cell carcinoma treatmentMedicine5.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINEPubMedEmbasePublisher website
Other: Crossref, Scientific Citation Index Expanded
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
- 1.61LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 618OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.54OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.42%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 96LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,589 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 145 | 19 | 50 |
| 2024 | 64 | 10 | 95 |
| 2023 | 111 | 18 | 305 |
| 2022 | 95 | 5 | 246 |
| 2021 | 88 | 5 | 278 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
50 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- First decision after review
- 36 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 50 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 2,760 / EUR 2,580 / GBP 2,210 / JPY 342,320 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,290 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted10
- editorialAny article submitted to this journal must follow the guidelines described in this author guide, so it is essential to consult it before submitting manuscripts.…Length not stated
- editorialsThis declaration is mandatory in all sections except Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and Literature Reviews that do not include Clinical Cases.Length not stated
- latest advances in surgeryDeclaration required in the sections Originals, Latest Advances in Surgery, and Resident Section.Length not stated
- letters to the editorAny article submitted to this journal must follow the guidelines described in this author guide, so it is essential to consult it before submitting manuscripts.…Length not stated
- literature reviewAny article submitted to this journal must follow the guidelines described in this author guide, so it is essential to consult it before submitting manuscripts.…Length not stated
- literature reviewsThis declaration is mandatory in all sections except Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and Literature Reviews that do not include Clinical Cases.Length not stated
- original articleAny article submitted to this journal must follow the guidelines described in this author guide, so it is essential to consult it before submitting manuscripts.…Length not stated
- original articlesThe reference number of the study’s ethical committee approval must be included in Original Articles involving human experimentation.Length not stated
- originalsDeclaration required in the sections Originals, Latest Advances in Surgery, and Resident Section.Length not stated
- resident sectionDeclaration required in the sections Originals, Latest Advances in Surgery, and Resident Section.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- Authorship Authorship
All authors should have made substantial contributions to all of the following: (1) the conception and design of the study, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data, (2) drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content, (3) final approval of the version to be submitted.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of interest
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples of potential competing interests include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Authors must disclose any interests in two places:…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Journal Publishing Agreement required upon acceptance. Model summary
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' (see more information on this). An e-mail will be sent to the corresponding author confirming receipt of the manuscript together with a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' form or a link to the online version of this agreement.Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles includ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Please visit our Open Access page from the Journal Homepage for more information.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal operates a double anonymized review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor'…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprints can be shared anywhere at any time; sharing on a preprint server will not count as prior publication. Model summary
Please note that preprints can be shared anywhere at any time, in line with Elsevier's sharing policy. Sharing your preprints e.g. on a preprint server will not count as prior publication (see 'Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication' for more information).
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
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- SPAIN
- Language
- Spanish
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1977
- ISSN
- 0210-4806
- Electronic ISSN
- 1699-7980
- Society / sponsor
- Spanish Urological Association
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Actas Urologicas Espanolas
What CAS zone is Actas Urologicas Espanolas in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Actas Urologicas Espanolas is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Urology & Nephrology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Actas Urologicas Espanolas?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.61; CiteScore 2.2, h-index 36.
How long does peer review take at Actas Urologicas Espanolas?
The publisher reports about 50 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Actas Urologicas Espanolas based?
Of the 29 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (24), United States (2) and France (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Actas Urologicas Espanolas?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Actas Urologicas Espanolas is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE, PubMed and Embase; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Actas Urologicas Espanolas open access, and what is the APC?
Actas Urologicas Espanolas is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,760.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .