World Journal of Urology Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0724-4983 eISSN 1433-8726 Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About World Journal of Urology
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World Journal of Urology (WJU) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments and Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0724-4983 (e-ISSN 1433-8726). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4190 USD).

World Journal of Urology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

World Journal of Urology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

World Journal of Urology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in World Journal of Urology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare World Journal of Urology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for World Journal of Urology
  • Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments, Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments, Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How World Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+169%
Field avg: 0.97
APC vs Field Avg
+39%
Field avg: $3017

Compared against 11 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0724-4983
ISSN (Online) 1433-8726
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Germany
APC / Cost $4190 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

World Journal of Urology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.

In our subject taxonomy, World Journal of Urology is classified under Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments, Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments, Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment and Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research.

World Journal of Urology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.606.

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Frequently Asked Questions about World Journal of Urology

World Journal of Urology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.606 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, World Journal of Urology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for World Journal of Urology is $4190 USD.

World Journal of Urology is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

World Journal of Urology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of World Journal of Urology is 0724-4983. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1433-8726.

World Journal of Urology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.61, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.606
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.606 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S49004918

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