Journal profile · Medicine-Urology
Translational Research in Urology
ISSN 2717-042X · Urology Research Center · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Translational Research in Urology: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 30% (journal website); indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Translational Research in Urology is one of the premier journals in urology translational research. The journal of choice for authors seeking the broadest audience for therapies, diagnostics, emerging technologies, basic sciences, pre-clinical and clinical research, and first-in-man clinical trials. The aim of the journal is to provide a forum for critical evaluation of the novel urology and related science, to showcase important and clinically relevant aspects of the new research, as well as to discuss the impediments that may need to be overcome during the translation to patient care. The journal is dedicated to publish all novel research articles in urology, endourology, and nephrology using the scientific knowledge and experiences of leading and prominent urology experts worldwide. The journal covers all aspects of urology, reproductive medicine, andrology and nehrology from basic sciences to the clinical sciences and its translation and application in daily practice. The journal seeks to present the diseases of the urinary tract-genital system from a new perspective based on biotechnology, gene therapy, cell-based therapy, and individual-based medicine by establishing links between scientific and applied concepts in the field of urology. Translational Research in Urology publishes: Original/ Research Papers Reviews of literature on interesting topics Narrative Reviews Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis Case Report Case Series Editorial Letter/ Commentary The Journal includes clinical nephrology, renal replacement therapy (dialysis and transplantation), experimental and translational nephrology. Interesting and novel case reports and case series are considered for publication as letters to the editor. Adult and geriatric nephrology are the areas of primary coverage. The urology section welcomes manuscripts in general and pediatric urology as well as all urologic sub-specialties. The main thrust of the publication is significant observations in clinical urology and translational research but will consider reports significant basic science research. Review articles, book reviews, and letters to the editor are welcome.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Urology
Editor-in-chief Seyed MohammadPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 14, Türkiye 2, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, France 1 (23 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urology | Q3 | 86/123 | — |
| Nephrology | Q3 | 63/88 | — |
| Reproductive Medicine | Q3 | 72/99 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.23LetPub ·
- h-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 30%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted3
- lettersThe journal publishes original full-length articles, reviews, and letters relevant to all fields of urology translational research.Length not stated
- original full-length articlesThe journal publishes original full-length articles, reviews, and letters relevant to all fields of urology translational research.Length not stated
- reviewsThe journal publishes original full-length articles, reviews, and letters relevant to all fields of urology translational research.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Publication ethics, Plagiarism
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Translational Research in Urology requires authors to declare the use of any generative AI or AI-assisted technologies during the preparation of their manuscript. While these tools are recognized for their potential to help researchers work more effectively, they must be used with human oversight and cannot replace critical thinking and expertise. Authors bear full responsibility for their manuscr…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Conflict of Interest policy; compliance with international, national, and/or institutional standards on research involving Human Participants and/or Animals and Informed Consent. Model summary
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in the content published. This journal has a Conflict of Interest policy in place and complies with international, national, and/or institutional standards on research involving Human Participants and/or Animals and Informed Consent.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
May use plagiarism detection software; follows COPE guidelines on plagiarism. Model summary
The journal may use plagiarism detection software to screen the submissions. If plagiarism is identified, the COPE guidelines on plagiarism will be followed.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Urology Research Center
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2717-042X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Translational Research in Urology
How long does peer review take at Translational Research in Urology?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 30%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Translational Research in Urology based?
Of the 23 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (14), Türkiye (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Translational Research in Urology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Translational Research in Urology is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Translational Research in Urology open access, and what is the APC?
Translational Research in Urology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-28). Last updated: .