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Journal Of Urology

The Journal of Urology publishes urology research and clinical articles and features current issues, featured content, and highly read and cited articles.

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Impact Factor 6.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0022-5347
eISSN 1527-3792
Invitation Only No
Cost Range US individual subscription rate: US $1,289 in the US and US $1,785 outside the US; institutional subscription rate: US $1,828 in the US and US $2,387 outside the US.

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Urology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Clinical Investigative Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be kept to a necessary minimum.
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Survey Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must disclose how AI tools were used in the Materials and Methods or similar section if they were used in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis.
References References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Digital illustrations and tables should be kept to a necessary minimum.
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Original Clinical Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Clinical Research Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 3,000 words. Manuscript should be arranged as Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, References, Tables, and Figure Captions. Title page may include up to 5 keywords, which must be National Library of Medicine indexed MeSH terms, and the manuscript must disclose any AI tool use in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References are limited to 30. References must be formatted in AMA style. References should be cited by superscript numbers in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables No more than 10 illustrations should accompany the manuscript. Tables should be submitted as Word files so they can be edited and formatted for production. Tables should be numbered and referred to in the text in numerical order.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 4,000 words. Manuscript must be prepared in the same format as an Original Clinical Article. Any use of AI tools in writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References are limited to 50. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Digital illustrations and tables should be kept to a necessary minimum.
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Practice Oriented Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or a similar section.
References References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be kept to a necessary minimum. Tables should be submitted as Word files.
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New Technology, Digital Health, And Artificial Intelligence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Article must use the same format as an Original Clinical Article. Any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be kept to a necessary minimum.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. If AI tools were used in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis, their use must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or a similar section.
References References must not exceed 5. References must be formatted in AMA style. References should be cited by superscript numbers in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

First-Line Systemic Treatments for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: Updated Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Keiichiro Miyajima, Marcin Miszczyk, Akihiro Matsukawa, Navid Roessler, Shota Inoue, Fumihiko Urabe, Keiichiro Mori, Takafumi Yanagisawa, Pierre I. Karakiewicz, Neeraj Agarwal, Alberto Briganti, Takahiro Kimura, Shahrokh F. Shariat

10.1097/ju.0000000000005131
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A Seminal Shift in Prostate Cancer Detection?

Mikolaj Filon, Brock O'Neil

10.1097/ju.0000000000005117
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Letter: Minimally Invasive Partial Versus Radical Nephrectomy for cT2 RCC: A National Matched-Pair Analysis

Jack A. Campbell, Andrea Pettit, Ali J. Hajiran, Robert G. Uzzo, Steven C. Campbell

10.1097/ju.0000000000005121
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Urine tumor DNA testing identifies recurrence and monitors therapy response in patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer receiving intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guérin

Henning Bahlburg, Moritz Maas, Alberto Contreras-Sanz, Dalia Othman, Marie-Pier St-Laurent, Jussi Nikkola, Shoujie Chai, Kevin G. Phillips, Barbara Hamlington, Peter S. Lentz, Nicolai P. Lumbres, Vincent T. Bicocca, Tuomas Jalanko, Trevor G. Levin, Dirk Lange, Peter C. Black

10.1097/ju.0000000000005130
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Post-Prostatectomy Urinary Continence Prediction: External validation of a model incorporating MRI derived Membranous Urethral Length

Cristina Negrean, Ammar Alam, Nathan Biniam, Emmanuel Salinas Miranda, Adam Birosh, Ahsas Nagee, Duane Hickling, Humberto Vigil, Luke T. Lavallée, Anathea S. Flaman, Ranjeeta Mallick, Matthew McInnes, Nicola Schieda, Rodney Henry Breau

10.1097/ju.0000000000005127
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Initial decision within weeks of original submission. Accepted articles are posted online in fully citable form within 1 to 2 weeks.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter accompanies page proofs. No submission cover letter requirement is stated.

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What are the publication costs?

US individual subscription rate: US $1,289 in the US and US $1,785 outside the US; institutional subscription rate: US $1,828 in the US and US $2,387 outside the US.

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Research Topics

Urological Disorders and Treatments Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Pelvic floor disorders treatments Urologic and reproductive health conditions Ureteral procedures and complications Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Renal cell carcinoma treatment Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies Urinary Tract Infections Management Sexual function and dysfunction studies Genital Health and Disease Renal and related cancers Sexual Differentiation and Disorders Renal and Vascular Pathologies Hormonal and reproductive studies Testicular diseases and treatments Healthcare Policy and Management Sperm and Testicular Function Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Organ Donation and Transplantation Hernia repair and management