Journal profile · Medicine-Obstetrics and Gynecology
Urogynaecologia International Journal
ISSN 1121-3086 · eISSN 2038-8314 · Urogynaecologia International Journal · Italy
Urogynaecologia International Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 7 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Urogynaecologia International Journal is published by Urogynaecologia International Journal. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Pelvic floor disorders treatments, Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research and Ureteral procedures and complications, together about 60% of its articles. Its main subfields are Obstetrics and Gynecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Focus, Scope and Objectives The journal publishes original articles dealing with the latest advances in the field of urogynecology, including but not limited to, infections of the genito-urinary system, endometriosis, genito-urinary alterations in menopause, diagnostic protocols, and medical-surgical treatment of urinary incontinence. Additionally, it covers pelvic static disorders, perineology, uro-gynecologic rehabilitation therapy, innovations in minimally invasive surgical techniques, advancements in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, breakthroughs in urogynecologic research, new pharmacological treatments, and comprehensive reviews of current clinical practices. Urogynaecologia wide spreading allows a valid knowledge sharing means among scientists and scholars all over the world. The journal is available in Scopus, SCImago, DOAJ, OpenAlex. Peer review process Introduction Peer review is applied to all research articles and the majority of other article types published in Urogynaecologia International Journal. This entails at least two independent, expert peer reviewers. Letters to the Editor may be subject to peer review at the Editor's discretion. Policy All submissions to Urogynaecologia International Journal are first checked for completeness (criteria for desk reject are available in the Guide for Authors) before being sent to an Editor, who decides whether they are suitable for peer review. If an Editor is on the author list or has a competing interest in a particular manuscript, another member of the Editorial Board will be assigned to oversee peer review. When making a decision, Editors will consider the peer-reviewed reports, but they will not be bound by the opinions or recommendations contained in them. A single peer reviewer's or the Editor's concern may result in the manuscript being rejected. Peer review reports are sent to authors along with the editorial decision on their manuscript. At Urogynaecologia International Journal papers undergo a single-blind review process - meaning that the reviewers’ identity is not shared with the authors. Selection Peer reviewer selection is critical to the publication process. A variety of factors influence it, including expertise, reputation, specific recommendations, conflicts of interest, and previous performance. All of these qualities are highly desirable: speed, thoroughness, sound reasoning, and collegiality.Before accepting an invitation to review a manuscript, potential peer reviewers should
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editor-in-chief Maurizio BolognaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 5, Australia 1, Indonesia 1, Slovenia 1 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMedicine26.9%
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchMedicine20.3%
- Ureteral procedures and complicationsMedicine12.8%
- Uterine Myomas and TreatmentsMedicine6.6%
- Sexual function and dysfunction studiesMedicine5.3%
- Urinary Tract Infections ManagementMedicine4.4%
- Hernia repair and managementMedicine4.2%
- Urinary and Genital Oncology StudiesMedicine2.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | Q4 | 191/218 | 12th |
| Urology | Q4 | 111/123 | 10th |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 0.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.12LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.25OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 200 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 25 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC |
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
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
Article types accepted5
- brief reportsBrief ReportsLength not stated
- case reportsCase ReportsLength not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the EditorLength not stated
- original articlesOriginal ArticlesLength not stated
- reviewsReviewsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies
This policy establishes transparency standards for authors, readers, reviewers, and editors regarding the use of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process. It does not govern the use of AI tools for data analysis or the generation of research insights. PAGEPress will monitor developments in this field and revise this policy as needed in response to the rapid evolution of AI…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and Contributorship
All persons designated as authors should qualify for authorship according to the ICMJE criteria. Each author should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for the content. Authorship credit should only be based on substantial contributions to each of the following: i) conception and design, or analysis and interpretation of data, to ii) drafting the article or rev…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Misconduct
False or misleading information, such as identity theft and suggesting fake peer-reviewers, will result in the manuscript being rejected, further investigation in accordance with the Publisher’s misconduct policy (https://www.pagepress.org/site/plagiarism_misconduct), and notification to the authors' institutions/employers. The Publisher follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-review policy
Single-blind peer review required for manuscripts. Model summary
All submissions to Urogynaecologia are first checked for completeness (criteria for desk reject are available in the Guide for Authors) before being sent to an Editor, who decides whether they are suitable for peer review. If an Editor is on the author list or has a competing interest in a particular manuscript, another member of the Editorial Board will be assigned to oversee peer review. When ma…
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
- Urogynaecologia International Journal
- Country or region
- Italy
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1121-3086
- Electronic ISSN
- 2038-8314
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Urogynaecologia International Journal
How long does peer review take at Urogynaecologia International Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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 Urogynaecologia International Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≤ 5; Reference style: Vancouver; Suggested reviewers: 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 Urogynaecologia International Journal based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (5), Australia (1) and Indonesia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Urogynaecologia International Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Urogynaecologia International Journal is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Urogynaecologia International Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Urogynaecologia International Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .