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Bju International

BJU International is a urology journal that aims to provide a high standard of research and clinical information for the urological community, promoting awareness of new advances and supporting best practice.

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Subject Urology & Nephrology
Impact Factor 4.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1464-4096
eISSN 1464-410X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $4,780 USD / £3,210 GBP / €4,000 EUR APC for Open Access articles.

Submission Instructions

Bju International accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must summarize the key message of the manuscript, confirm that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere, and outline the reporting guidelines followed for the health research.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be subdivided into Objectives, Subjects/patients (or materials) and methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 4000 words. Text must be subdivided into Introduction, Subjects/patients (or materials) and methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References. Manuscript must include 5–10 key words and include figures and tables with their legends.
References References must not exceed 30. References must conform to Vancouver style. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance using Arabic numerals in parentheses, with all authors listed for references with six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al. for references with more than six authors.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include up to 3 figures and up to 3 tables. Figures must be supplied as separate image files, and tables and figures must be cited in the text. Primary results should be presented graphically if possible, Table 1 should describe the study population or manuscripts included in a meta-analysis, and Table 2 should describe the primary outcome numerically including appropriate confidence intervals and P values.
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Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must summarize the key message of the manuscript, confirm that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere, outline the reporting guidelines followed, and include any additional pertinent information.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 300 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be approximately 2000–4000 words long. The manuscript must include a box highlighting the five key references that were reviewed.
References The manuscript may include up to 50 references. References must conform to Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a maximum of 6 figures or tables in total.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must summarize the key message of the manuscript, confirm that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere, outline the reporting guideline followed, and include any additional pertinent information.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript may be up to 5000 words. Manuscript must include a title page with the article title, full author names, and institutional affiliations, a full Declaration of Interests statement, author contributions in the Acknowledgments section, and funding information when applicable.
References References may be included as needed with no maximum limit. References must use Vancouver style. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance using Arabic numerals in parentheses, with all authors listed for references with six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al. for references with more than six authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 6 figures or tables in total may be included. Tables and figures are encouraged.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must summarize the manuscript's key message, confirm that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere, outline the health research reporting guidelines followed, and include any additional pertinent information.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript may be up to 5000 words. The manuscript must include a Declaration of Interests statement, and Table 1 should list the manuscripts included in the meta-analysis.
References References may be included as needed with no stated maximum. References must follow Vancouver style. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in parentheses, references with six or fewer authors must list all authors, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 6 figures or tables in total may be included. Table 1 should list the manuscripts included in the meta-analysis, and Table 2 should describe the primary outcome numerically including appropriate confidence intervals and P values.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must summarize the key message of the manuscript, confirm that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere, outline the guidelines followed for reporting health research, and include any additional pertinent information.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Research Letters.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1200 words. Research Letters must not include headings. Research Letters must not include bulleted statements, and supplementary material is not permitted except exceptionally at the Editor’s request.
References Research Letters may include up to 8 references. References must conform to Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in the text in order of appearance using Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include one figure or one small table.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must summarize the key message of the manuscript, confirm that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere, and outline the guidelines followed for reporting health research.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 500 words or fewer.
References References may include a maximum of 4 citations. References must conform to Vancouver style. References in the text must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance using Arabic numerals in parentheses, with all authors listed when there are six or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables Most manuscripts should be limited to one to three figures.
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Recent Publications

Correction to “A deep‐learning model using automatedperformance metrics and clinical features topredict urinary continence recovery afterrobot‐assisted radical prostatectomy”

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10.1111/bju.70338
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Unsampled large cribriform and intraductal carcinoma and the limits of risk stratification by prostate biopsy

Mohamad Watfa, Mohammad El Hussein, Salim K. Younis, Kristina Dortche, Rui M. Bernardino, Abdulrahman Al‐Bayati, Betty Wang, Riccardo Autorino, Jesse K. McKenney, Samuel Haywood, Jihad Kaouk, Christopher J. Weight, Jane K. Nguyen, Zeyad R. Schwen

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Endoscopic visual cues of intrarenal pressure during ureteroscopy: in vivo porcine studies

Leilane Glienke, Timothy L. Hall, Khurshid R. Ghani, William W. Roberts

10.1111/bju.70341
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Spontaneous miscarriage after intracytoplasmic sperm injection with frozen sperm of patients with testicular germ cell tumour

Haru Hamada, Akifumi Ijuin, Tomonari Hayama, Naoki Tsuchiya, Sumiko Sueyoshi, Misaki Toda, Ai Miyakoshi, Mayuko Kurumizaka, Marina Saito, Yuki Oike, Hiroe Ueno, Shinnosuke Kuroda, Kazumi Takeshima, Teppei Takeshima, Shin Saito, Ryoko Asano, Taichi Mizushima, Yasushi Yumura, Hideya Sakakibara, Etsuko Miyagi, Miki Tanoshima, Mariko Murase

10.1111/bju.70332
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Proficiency‐based training and evidence‐based methodology: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Ruben De Groote, Edoardo Beatrici, Maria Peraire Lores, Stefano Puliatti, Marco Amato, Elio Mazzone, Rui Farinha, Artur Paludo, Claudia Collà Ruvolo, Eleonora Balestrazzi, Luigi Nocera, Carlo Andrea Bravi, Federico Piramide, Marco Paciotti, Adele Piro, Silvia Rebuffo, Gabriele Sorce, Ben Van Cleynenbreugel, Brendan P. Bunting, Wouter Everaerts, Alexandre Mottrie, Anthony G. Gallagher

10.1111/bju.70333
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2025 median submission to first decision: 8 days; submission to acceptance: 72 days; acceptance to publication: 19 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter can be included to confirm the paper has not been submitted elsewhere, summarize the key message, describe the clinical or research question and its importance, and provide additional pertinent information. Authors should outline reporting guidelines followed in the cover letter, and video submissions require statements in the covering letter regarding the video and patient consent.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: $4,780 USD / £3,210 GBP / €4,000 EUR. Taxes may be charged in addition.

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Research Topics

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Urological Disorders and Treatments Pelvic floor disorders treatments Renal cell carcinoma treatment Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Sexual function and dysfunction studies Ureteral procedures and complications Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Urinary Tract Infections Management Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies Urologic and reproductive health conditions Genital Health and Disease Hormonal and reproductive studies Testicular diseases and treatments Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Renal and Vascular Pathologies Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Surgical Simulation and Training Renal and related cancers Sperm and Testicular Function

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