Investigative and Clinical Urology

Aims & Scope

Investigative and Clinical Urology (Investig Clin Urol, ICUrology) is an international, peer-reviewed, platinum open access journal published bimonthly.

ICUrology aims to provide outstanding scientific and clinical research articles, that will advance knowledge and understanding of urological diseases and current therapeutic treatments.

ICUrology publishes Original Articles, Rapid Communications, Review Articles, Special Articles, Innovations in Urology, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor, with a focus on the following areas of expertise: • Precision Medicine in Urology • Urological Oncology • Robotics/Laparoscopy • Endourology/Urolithiasis • Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction • Female Urology • Sexual Dysfunction/Infertility • Infection/Inflammation • Reconstruction/Transplantation • Geriatric Urology • Pediatric Urology • Basic/Translational Research One of the notable features of ICUrology is the application of multimedia platforms facilitating easy-to-access online video clips of newly developed surgical techniques from the journal's website, by a QR (quick response) code located in the article, or via YouTube.

ICUrology provides current and highly relevant knowledge to a broad audience at the cutting edge of urological research and clinical practice.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Epidemiology and economics of nephrolithiasis

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Justin B., Brian R.

• Safety and feasibility of platelet rich fibrin matrix injections for treatment of common urologic conditions

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Ethan L, Amy M, Ryan P

• Immune checkpoint inhibitors for urothelial carcinoma

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Hyung Suk, Ho Kyung

• Robotic surgical systems in urology: What is currently available?

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Periklis, Koon Ho

• Clinical correlation among male infertility and overall male health: A systematic review of the literature

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Francesco, Alex M., Matteo, Alessandro, Ettore, Federico, Andrea, Michael L.

• The role of microRNAs in bladder cancer

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Hideki, Hirofumi, Ryosuke, Masayuki

• Oxidation-reduction potential as a new marker for oxidative stress: Correlation to male infertility

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Ashok, Albert Danh

• Retrograde intrarenal surgery: Past, present, and future

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Takaaki, Shinsuke, Shuzo, Masato

• Persistence and compliance with medication management in the treatment of overactive bladder

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Tae Heon, Kyu-Sung

• Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Advantages and limitations

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Foo Cheong, Wai Loon, Tze Ying Benjamin, Jin Kiat, Kok Kit, Sey Kiat