ImpaQ Ecosystem•Clarivate, Scopus & CORE Data
Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #15,542Diamond OADiamond OA

Urology Journal

Abbreviation (ISO):UROL J
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Identifier (ISSN):1735-1308(Print)/1735-546X(Online)
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Publisher:Urology and Nephrology Research Center
Clarivate IF (2026)
1.1↑ +0.2
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q4
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Urology Journal

WoS Q4
01120.8820181.4620191.3820201.5120211.5520221.520231.520240.920251.12026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):1.1
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3
0.352
#15,542

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
41

41 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4
Self-Citation Rate6.7%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessDiamond OA
105articles/year
0% Gold OA•89.47% Original Research

Aims & Scope

As the official journal of the Urology and Nephrology Research Center (UNRC) and the Iranian Urological Association (IUA), Urology Journal is a comprehensive digest of useful information on modern urology. Emphasis is on practical information that reflects the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques. Our objectives are to provide an exceptional source of current and clinically relevant research in the discipline of urology, to reflect the scientific work and progress of our colleagues, and to present the articles in a logical, timely, and concise format that meets the diverse needs of today’s urologist. Urology Journal publishes manuscripts on urology and kidney transplantation, all of which undergo extensive peer review by recognized authorities in the field prior to their acceptance for publication. Accordingly, original articles, case reports, and letters to editor are encouraged.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Medicine99.9%Internal medicine87.2%Biology86.7%Surgery76.9%Genetics59.5%Pathology56.8%Endocrinology50.9%Urology48.2%Radiology47.7%Anatomy44.2%Chemistry30.5%Cancer27%Biochemistry26.3%Urinary system24.3%Psychology23%Physics21.9%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY

Q4
Rank105/134
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY

Q3
Rank100/134
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

18 year
2026Latest
IF1.1
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2025
IF0.9
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2024
IF1.5
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2023
IF1.5
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2022
IF1.555
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #15,542Scopus Q3Diamond OASCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2007-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3
0.352

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3
Citations / Doc (2 years)
0.98

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
100% Free

Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.

Diamond Open Access

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations223
3-Year Documents202
Citable Documents194

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate21.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

UrologyQ3
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 6.7%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
4区 (Zone 4)Medicine
Minor Category (Specific Field):
4区UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Urology Journal (abbr: UROL J, ISSN: 1735-1308) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY, published by Urology and Nephrology Research Center in Iran since 2004. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.352 (Q3), an H-index of 41.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 105 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Diamond OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Diamond OA
Publisher
Urology and Nephrology Research Center
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
2004
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusDOAJPubMed
Editorial Address
UROL & NEPHROL RES CTR-UNRC, NO 44, 9TH BOUSTAN ST, PASADARAN AVE, TEHRAN, IRAN, 00000

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