Aim & Scope

Urology and Andrology (UA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Openventio Publishers, dedicated to advancing research on the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. The journal gives researchers, clinicians and academics a place to share original research, reviews and clinical findings that move the field forward.

Scope

UA welcomes original research articles, review papers, case reports and short communications in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Urologic Oncology
  • Kidney Stone Disease and Endourology
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Health
  • Male Infertility and Reproductive Medicine
  • Erectile Dysfunction and Sexual Medicine
  • Female and Functional Urology
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Neuro-urology and Voiding Dysfunction
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Reconstructive Urology
  • Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urologic Surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation

Peer Review

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. The typical time from submission to first editorial decision is 12–14 weeks. See the Peer Review Policy.

Originality

All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate before peer review. See the Plagiarism Policy.

Open Access and Licensing

UA is a fully open-access journal. Authors retain copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Article Processing Charges

UA applies an Article Processing Charge based on the corresponding author's country income classification and the article type, with full waivers available for authors from low-income countries, cases of financial hardship, and students and early-career researchers. Full details are on the Article Processing Charges page.