Journal profile · Nursing-Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Journal of Radiology Nursing
ISSN 1546-0843 · eISSN 1555-9912 · Elsevier
Journal of Radiology Nursing: subscription journal; APC about USD 2,500; review about 31 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 39% (journal website); 90 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Radiology Nursing is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Radiology practices and education, Nursing education and management and Patient Safety and Medication Errors, together about 33.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Official journal of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN)The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal's goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain, and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care providers.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Nursing-Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Editor-in-chief Kathleen GrossPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 32, Canada 5, India 4, United Kingdom 2, Italy 1 (46 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Radiology practices and educationMedicine16.2%
- Nursing education and managementNursing9.2%
- Patient Safety and Medication ErrorsHealth Professions8%
- Nursing Roles and PracticesHealth Professions7.9%
- Radiation Dose and ImagingMedicine5.8%
- Anesthesia and Sedative AgentsMedicine4.7%
- Central Venous Catheters and HemodialysisHealth Professions4.3%
- Patient-Provider Communication in HealthcareHealth Professions4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced and Specialized Nursing | Q3 | 39/73 | — |
| Radiological and Ultrasound Technology | Q3 | 48/64 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 24OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 123OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.78OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,918 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84 | 11 | 408 |
| 2025 | 90 | 10 | 539 |
| 2024 | 91 | 3 | 490 |
| 2023 | 135 | 11 | 490 |
| 2022 | 112 | 15 | 397 |
| 2021 | 94 | 14 | 420 |
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
31 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 39%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 38 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 31 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,500 / EUR 2,340 / GBP 2,000 / JPY 310,080 | — | — | |
| 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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 150 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted18
- book reviewThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- brief communicationThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- case studiesCase Studies Detailed reports of individual or series of patient cases with educational or clinical significance.Length not stated
- case studyThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- columns and editorial contributionsColumns and Editorial Contributions The Journal of Radiology Nursing features invited columns such as "Advanced Practice," "Everyday Ethics," "Hot Topics," "Jus…Length not stated
- commentaryThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- editorialThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- letterThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- medical humanitiesMedical Humanities The journal also publishes Medical Humanities features that highlight creativity or innovation benefiting patients or care providers, and may…Length not stated
- original researchThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- research paperThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- research papersResearch Papers Original research presenting new findings in radiology nursing or related fields.Length not stated
- reviewThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles Comprehensive reviews of current literature on a specific topic relevant to radiology nursing.Length not stated
- short communicationThe journal considers the following article types: Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, Editorials, Columns, Discussions, Medic…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications Concise reports of preliminary, novel, or timely findings relevant to radiology nursing.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- ISSN
- 1546-0843
- Electronic ISSN
- 1555-9912
- Society / sponsor
- Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Radiology Nursing
How long does peer review take at Journal of Radiology Nursing?
The publisher reports about 31 days (submission to acceptance); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 39%. 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 Journal of Radiology Nursing?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 150 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. 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 Journal of Radiology Nursing based?
Of the 46 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (32), Canada (5) and India (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Radiology Nursing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Radiology Nursing is indexed in Scopus.
Is Journal of Radiology Nursing open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Radiology Nursing is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,500.
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: .