Investigative and Clinical Urology
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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.
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UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
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Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInvestigative and Clinical Urology (abbr: INVESTIG CLIN UROL, ISSN: 2466-0493) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Korean Urological Association in South Korea. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.781 (Q1), an H-index of 33.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 79 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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