Investigative and Clinical Urology
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
33 papers with at least that number of citations each
State Council for Professorship (HĐGSNN) Scoring
Quyết định số 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN ngày 11/7/2025 (Mục quốc tế)
HĐGSNN Score History
By article publication year| Year | Max Score | Evaluation Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.75đ | WoS Q2 có IF ≥ 2.0(IF: 2.9) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2025 | 1.75đ | WoS Q2 có IF ≥ 2.0(IF: 2.1) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2024 | 1.75đ | WoS Q2 có IF ≥ 2.0(IF: 2.5) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2023 | 1.75đ | WoS Q2 có IF ≥ 2.0(IF: 2.3) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2022 | 1.50đ | WoS Q2(IF: 1.902) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2021 | 1.75đ | WoS Q2 có IF ≥ 2.0(IF: 2.186) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2020 | 1.50đ | WoS Q2(IF: 1.638) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2019 | 1.50đ | WoS Q2(IF: 0) | 🔵 Computed |
Note: Domestic journal scores are officially collected from annual HĐGSNN decisions across councils. International journal scores are dynamically computed according to Decision 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN based on quartile and citation metrics in the publication year.
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.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.
Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.
Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
Scopus Subject Categories
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
| Category | Index | Rank | Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY | JCRSCIE | 44/134 | Q2 |
UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY | JCISCIE | 45/134 | Q2 |
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 22 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2.1 | 80 | 142 |
| 2024 | 2.5 | 71 | 279 |
| 2023 | 2.3 | 81 | 556 |
| 2022 | 1.902 | 81 | 753 |
| 2021 | 2.186 | 84 | 984 |
| 2020 | 1.638 | 110 | 1,403 |
| 2019 | 0 | 76 | 1,053 |
| 2018 | — | 69 | 1,237 |
| 2017 | — | 87 | 1,957 |
| 2016 | — | 91 | 1,893 |
| 2013 | — | 3 | 1 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Investigative and Clinical Urology
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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