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Research Topics
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Asian Journal of Andrology is an open access journal in andrology. The homepage highlights current and archived issues, special issues, editorial board information, online submission, author instructions, downloadable manuscript resources, ISSN 1008-682X, EISSN 1745-7262, and a 2024 Impact Factor of 2.73.
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Subject
Andrology, Urology & Nephrology
Impact Factor
2.7
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1008-682X
eISSN
1745-7262
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article processing charge is 4900 CNY for 1-3 print-ready pages, 9800 CNY for 4-8 print-ready pages, and 1000 CNY per extra page over 8 print-ready pages.
Submission Instructions
Asian Journal of Andrology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be provided. The cover letter must state that the material has not been submitted elsewhere, identify the corresponding author, and confirm that the research contains no unethical or illegal content.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract structure type is not explicitly stated. No mandatory abstract headings are explicitly stated.
Manuscript
Original Articles should be no more than 5000 words. Original Articles must include title, abstract and keywords, text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, author contributions, competing interests, acknowledgments, supplementary information, references, and tables and/or figures with captions. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, a 40-word Take Home Message, author contribution statements, and a competing interests declaration.
References
References must be cited by superscript numbers and listed consecutively in order of first appearance, listing all authors if there are up to five and the first five followed by et al. if there are more than five.
Figures & Tables
Original Articles should not normally include more than six display items consisting of tables and/or figures. Figures should be submitted as separate files, while tables must be submitted at the end of the article in editable Word or Excel format. Tables must be labeled sequentially and not as sub-tables, and figure and table captions must be provided together with captions listed one after the other.
Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be provided. Cover letter must state that the material is not under consideration elsewhere and must give the corresponding author's name, full postal address, and email address.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Review manuscripts must not exceed 6000 words excluding references. Manuscript should contain, in order, title, authors and addresses, running title, abstract, keywords, main text, author contributions, competing interests, acknowledgments, references, table and figure captions, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include a running title of no more than 50 characters, 3–10 keywords below the abstract, author contributions, competing interests, and a 40-word Take Home Message.
References
Reviews may include a maximum of 100 references. References must be cited by superscript numbers and listed in order of appearance, with up to five authors named in full and additional authors truncated after the first five with et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files, and tables must be submitted at the end of the article in editable Word or Excel format. All figures and tables must be cited in order, tables labeled sequentially without sub-tables, and table and figure captions listed consecutively.
Clinician’s Workshop
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be provided. Cover letter must identify the corresponding author's name, full postal address, and email address and confirm that the manuscript is not under simultaneous submission and contains no unethical or illegal content.
Abstract
A brief summary is required. The summary must be no more than 100 words. The summary is described as a brief summary, and no structured format is specified.
Manuscript
The manuscript must contain no more than 1500 words. The article should include title, author names and addresses, running title, summary, keywords, main text, author contributions, competing interests, acknowledgments, references, table and figure captions, tables, and figures, with the main text normally divided by short headings. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, a 40-word Take Home Message, author contributions, and competing interests.
References
The article may include no more than 20 references. References must be cited by superscript numbers in consecutively numbered order. List references in order of appearance, give all authors when there are up to five and the first five followed by et al. when there are more than five, and abbreviate journal names according to the International List of Periodical Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
The article may include a maximum of 3 tables or figures. Figures should be submitted as separate files, and tables must be submitted at the end of the article in editable Word or Excel format. All figures and tables must be cited in order, tables must be labeled sequentially, and figure and table captions should be listed together rather than placed beneath each item.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be provided. Cover letter must state that the material is not under consideration elsewhere and must identify the corresponding author’s name, full postal address, and email address.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters to the Editor.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 1000 words excluding references, tables, figures, and legends. Text need not be divided into sections, but brief experimental methods and results should be included.
References
No more than 10 references may be included. References must be cited by superscript numbers and listed in order of appearance in a consecutively numbered list.
Figures & Tables
No more than one table or one figure may be included. Figures should be submitted as separate files, and tables must be submitted at the end of the article in editable Word or Excel format.
Letters To The Editor About Case Study
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be provided. Cover letter must state that the material is not under consideration elsewhere and must give the corresponding author's name, full postal address, and email address.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for this article type.
Manuscript
Text, excluding references, tables, figures, and legends, must not exceed 1000 words. Letters have no obligation to divide the text into sections, but brief experimental methods and results should be included.
References
No more than 10 references may be included. References must be cited by superscript numbers and listed consecutively in order of first appearance, listing all authors for up to five authors and the first five followed by et al. for more than five.
Figures & Tables
No more than one table or one figure may be included. Figures should be submitted as separate files, and tables must be submitted at the end of the article in editable Word or Excel format.
Letters To The Editor About Original Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be provided. Cover letter must state that the material is not under consideration elsewhere and include the corresponding author's name, full postal address, and email address.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters to the Editor about Original Research.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 1000 words excluding references, tables, figures, and legends. Text need not be divided into sections, but brief experimental methods and results should be included. No abstract or keywords should be included.
References
No more than 10 references may be included. References must be cited by superscript numbers and listed in order of appearance in a consecutively numbered list.
Figures & Tables
No more than one table or one figure may be included. Figures should be submitted as separate files, and tables must be submitted at the end of the article in editable Word or Excel format.
Recent Publications
The impact of exercise on sperm epigenetic modification and intergenerational inheritance
Jin-Ming Guo, Hai-He Zhou, Yong-Cun Qu
10.4103/aja202631
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A high-glucose diet aggravates experimental autoimmune prostatitis via DHVD3/VDR/ERK axis-mediated Th17 differentiation
Di Niu, Shao-Yu Yue, Xu Wang, Sheng-Ao Wei, Wei-Yi Li, Li Zhang, He-Xi Du, Chao-Zhao Liang
10.4103/aja202587
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Impact of common heavy metals and trace elements on semen quality: a meta-analysis and bibliometrics
Nai-Yun Li, Lu Zhang, Yong-Han Li, Chu-Chu Li, Wan-Qi Ren, Qi Zhong, Fang-Biao Tao, Qun-Shan Shen, Pu-Yu Su, Geng-Fu Wang
10.4103/aja20261
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Erectile dysfunction in aging men: evidence and insights related to antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications
Zhan-Peng Liu, Guiting Lin, Xiang-Hu Meng
10.4103/aja202621
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Dynamic changes of serum albumin-to-globulin ratio predict major adverse cardiovascular events in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy
Yi-Hong Zhou, Yan Hiu Athena Lee, Yu-Xin Tang, Ying-Bo Dai, Peter KF Chiu, Jeremy YC Teoh, Chi Fai Ng
10.4103/aja202614
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Advance Online Publication is available. Page proofs must be returned within 48 hours to avoid delays in publication.
Reformat to Asian Journal of Andrology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and must state that the material has not been submitted for publication elsewhere while under consideration. It must identify the name, full postal address, and email address of the corresponding author.
Reformat to Asian Journal of Andrology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charge is 4900 CNY for 1-3 print-ready pages, 9800 CNY for 4-8 print-ready pages, and 1000 CNY per extra page over 8 print-ready pages.
Reformat to Asian Journal of Andrology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Sperm and Testicular Function
Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
Reproductive Biology and Fertility
Hormonal and reproductive studies
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities
Urologic and reproductive health conditions
Reproductive Health and Technologies
Urological Disorders and Treatments
Genital Health and Disease
Ovarian function and disorders
Testicular diseases and treatments
Male Reproductive Health Studies
Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications
Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
Legal and Regulatory Analysis