Journal profile · UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
European Urology Open Science
ISSN 2666-1691 · eISSN 2666-1683 · ELSEVIER · NETHERLANDS
European Urology Open Science: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.14; fully open access; APC about USD 1,800; review about 111 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 1,445 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Urology Open Science is published by ELSEVIER and is in Zone 2 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, Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments and Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research, together about 32.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Official Journal of the European Association of UrologyEuropean Urology Open Science is the open access journal of the European Urology family, which also includes the titles European Urology Focus and European Urology Oncology . It is dedicated to the publication of high quality, innovative research that will benefit patients with urological conditions, in keeping with the mission of the European Urology family. European Urology Open Science covers all kinds of research in the urological field, including clinical, basic and translational research. European Urology Open Science reflects the evolving publishing model so all published papers will have unrestricted access and be published online-only."Accessible for all" articles published in European Urology Open Science will include original articles, review articles, study protocols, case reports, video articles, brief correspondences, European Board of Urology (EBU) Update Series, EAU-guidelines Updates and European Urology Supplements. All articles are peer reviewed by a panel of dedicated experts and proof read by copy editors.European Urology Open Science is the perfect publication vehicle for the proceedings of a scientific symposium.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Editor-in-chief Jochen WalzPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 57, Germany 19, Italy 17, United Kingdom 12, France 10 (163 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine13.8%
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer TreatmentsMedicine9.9%
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and ResearchMedicine9.1%
- Renal cell carcinoma treatmentMedicine7.6%
- Urological Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine5.4%
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchMedicine5.1%
- Ureteral procedures and complicationsMedicine4.7%
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis TreatmentsMedicine4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
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
- 4.14LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.59LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.63LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 337OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.6OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 138LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 9,238 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 745 | 745 | 84 |
| 2025 | 1,445 | 1,445 | 533 |
| 2024 | 1,162 | 1,162 | 1,386 |
| 2023 | 1,091 | 1,091 | 2,119 |
| 2022 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 3,599 |
| 2021 | 948 | 948 | 1,819 |
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
111 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 17 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)
- about 17 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 24 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 111 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 1,800 / EUR 1,680 / GBP 1,440 / JPY 223,250 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,800 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,500 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 2,500 words
- Reference style
- AMA
- Cover letter
- Optional
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- brief reportThese manuscripts report novel, exciting Urological research. The focus may be basic, translation or clinical and can include all aspects of Urological care. Th…Length not stated
- editorialQuestions regarding manuscript submission may be sent to: EU Open Science Editorial Office, E-mail: euros@europeanurology.comLength not stated
- letter to the editorLetters to the Editor are considered for publication (subject to editing and abridgment) provided they do not contain material that has been submitted or publis…Length not stated
- original articlens of the study should be acknowledged. Original articles must be no longer than 2750 words (250 abstract + 2500 body not including what does this studmain text ≤ 2,750 words
- review articled at high-volume hospitals." Word count Review articles must be no longer than 3750 words (250 abstract + 3500 body not including what does this studmain text ≤ 3,750 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Open access, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use The Use of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in Scientific Writing
This policy has been triggered by the rise of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies which are expected to increasingly be used by content creators. The policy aims to provide greater transparency and guidance to authors, readers, reviewers, editors and contributors. Elsevier will monitor this development and will adjust or refine this policy when appropriate. Please note the policy only refer…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship EU Open Science adheres to the guidelines on authorship established by the NLM.
English language standard Model summary
EU Open Science also follows ICMJE's Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals: http://www.icmje.org/recommendations/
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of Interest and Financial Disclosures
A conflict of interest may exist when an author (or the author's institution or employer) has financial or personal relationships or affiliations that could influence (or bias) the author's decisions, work, or manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
Open access options Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal. Submission Declaration and Verification Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract, a published lecture or academic thesis, see Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication for more information), that it is not und…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines CONSORT Flow Diagram and Checklist:
Manuscripts reporting the results of randomized controlled trials should include the CONSORT flow diagram showing the progress of patients throughout the trial. The CONSORT checklist also should be completed and submitted with the manuscript and can be found on http://www.consort-statement.org/consort-statement/checklist.
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
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-1691
- Electronic ISSN
- 2666-1683
- Society / sponsor
- European Association of Urology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Urology Open Science
What CAS zone is European Urology Open Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Urology Open Science is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Urology & Nephrology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Urology Open Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.14; CiteScore 7.3, h-index 39.
How long does peer review take at European Urology Open Science?
The publisher reports about 111 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 17 weeks. 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 European Urology Open Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 2,500 words; Reference style: AMA; Cover letter: 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 European Urology Open Science based?
Of the 163 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (57), Germany (19) and Italy (17). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Urology Open Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Urology Open Science is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is European Urology Open Science open access, and what is the APC?
European Urology Open Science is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,800.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .