Journal profile · Urology & Nephrology
Urological Research
ISSN 0300-5623 · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1973
FollowGet an email when its zone, impact factor or warning status changes
Urological Research: subscription journal; review 6–12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, Urological Research's largest topics are Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments, Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research and Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments, together about 41.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal aims to publish original online articles in the fields of clinical and experimental investigation only within the sphere of urolithiasis and its related areas of research. The journal covers all aspects of urolithiasis research including the diagnosis, epidemiology, pathogenesis, genetics, clinical biochemistry, nutrition, open and non-invasive surgical intervention, nephrological investigation, chemistry and prophylaxis of the disorder. The Editor welcomes contributions on topics of interest to urologists, nephrologists, radiologists, clinical biochemists, epidemiologists, nutritionists, basic scientists and nurses working in that field. Contributions may be submitted as full-length articles or as rapid communications in the form of correspondence. Articles should be original and should contain important new findings from carefully conducted studies designed to produce statistically significant data. Please note that we no longer publish articles classified as Case Reports. Editorials and reviews s may be published by invitation from the Editorial Board. All submissions are peer-reviewed. Through an electronic system for the submission and review of manuscripts, the Editor and Associate Editors aim to make publication accessible as quickly as possible to a large number of readers throughout the world.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Urology & Nephrology
Editor-in-chief Alberto TrinchieriPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United States 13, United Kingdom 7, Italy 6, Germany 5, Mainland China 4 (63 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis TreatmentsMedicine19.9%
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchMedicine13.5%
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer TreatmentsMedicine7.7%
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric AcidMedicine6.8%
- Ureteral procedures and complicationsMedicine6.4%
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and ResearchMedicine4.7%
- Urological Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine4%
- Urinary Tract Infections ManagementMedicine3.4%
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.
Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
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
- h-index
- 85OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,466OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,697 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 706 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1,120 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1,316 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1,535 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1,667 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1,913 |
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)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- case reportResearch Research manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables…Length not stated
- case reportsUrolithiasis does not consider case reports for publication.Length not stated
- correspondenceResearch Research manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables…main text ≤ 600 words
- editorialResearch Research manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables…Length not stated
- perspectiveResearch Research manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables…Length not stated
- researchResearch manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables and figu…Length not stated
- reviewResearch Research manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables…Length not stated
- review articleResearch Research manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables…Length not stated
- review articles and data mining studiesIt is the journal’s policy to accept review articles by invitation only. Uninvited narrative or systematic reviews will be considered only at the discretion of …Length not stated
- systematic reviewResearch Research manuscripts must not exceed 3,000 words. The word count excludes the abstract and references. There is no formal limit on the number of tables…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Authors should provide 4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes. Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Authors must ensure data, materials, software, and code support published claims and comply with field standards. Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
The journal is a member of COPE and will follow COPE guidelines on misconduct. Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Urolithiasis, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Articles are checked for duplication; excessive duplication will not be published. Model summary
Articles are checked for duplication. Articles with duplications considered excessive will not be published.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
The journal does not offer pre-evaluation; manuscripts should be directly submitted to Snapp. Model summary
Please note that the journal does not offer pre-evaluation. Therefore please directly submit your manuscript to Snapp at the link below. The Editor will then contact you.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is "any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes". The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
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.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Urological Research
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments, Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4Expected review time6–12 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1973
- ISSN
- 0300-5623
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Urological Research
How long does peer review take at Urological Research?
Authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Urological Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Urological Research based?
Of the 63 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13), United Kingdom (7) and Italy (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Is Urological Research open access, and what is the APC?
Urological Research is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .