Journal Guide

International Journal of Impotence Research: The Journal of Sexual Medicine addresses sexual medicine for both genders as an interdisciplinary field. This includes basic science researchers, urologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, family practitioners, gynecologists, internists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, radiologists and other health care clinicians. Areas of interest include:Clinical: * Design and methodology of clinical trials of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Psychological assessment of sexual dysfunction * History and physical examination of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Diagnostic testing (vascular, neurologic, endocrinologic, anatomic, psychologic, nocturnal engorgement/rigidity, genital tissue biopsy, etc) of men's and women's sexual dysfunctionTreatment: * Primary care perspective in the treatment of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Modification of reversible causes of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Sex steroid therapies for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Vacuum devices for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Psychotherapy in the treatment of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Oral vasoactive agents for the treatment of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Topical treatment for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Intra-urethral and intracavernosal therapy for erectile dysfunction * Penile prosthesis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction * Microvascular arterial bypass surgery/Venous leak surgery for erectile dysfunctionBasic science: * History of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Epidemiology of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Anatomy (gross and microscopic) of men's and women's sexual function * Animal models used in the study of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Vascular physiology of men's and women's genital arousal * Neurophysiology of men's and women's sexual function * Central nervous system control of men's and women's sexual function * Endocrinology of men's and women's sexual function * Molecular biologic studies in men's and women's sexual function * Pharmacologic studies in men's and women's sexual function * Risk factors for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Iatrogenic men's and women's sexual dysfunctionSpecial problems: * Peyronie's disease of tunica albuginea (penile and clitoral) * Priapism of penis and clitoris * Diabetes mellitus and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Chronic renal failure and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Spinal cord injury and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Blunt trauma and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Pelvic cancer treatments and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Causes and treatment of men's and women's ejaculatory/orgasmic disorders * Causes and treatment of men's and women's sexual pain disorders * Gene modification and therapy * Genital lengthening/girth enhancement surgery.

International Journal of Urological Nursing is an international peer-reviewed Journal for all nurses, non-specialist and specialist, who care for individuals with urological disorders. It is relevant for nurses working in a variety of settings: inpatient care, outpatient care, ambulatory care, community care, operating departments and specialist clinics. The Journal covers the whole spectrum of urological nursing skills and knowledge. It supports the publication of local issues of relevance to a wider international community to disseminate good practice. The International Journal of Urological Nursing is clinically focused, evidence-based and welcomes contributions in the following clinical and non-clinical areas: General Urology.

International Journal of Urology publishes articles of scientific excellence in urology. Submissions of papers from all countries are considered for publication. All manuscripts are subject to peer review and are judged on the basis of their contribution of original data and ideas or interpretation.

The International Urogynecology Journal is the official journal of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA).The International Urogynecology Journal has evolved in response to a perceived need amongst the clinicians, scientists, and researchers active in the field of urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Gynecologists, urologists, physiotherapists, nurses and basic scientists require regular means of communication within this field of pelvic floor dysfunction to express new ideas and research, and to review clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of women with disorders of the pelvic floor. This Journal has adopted the peer review process for all original contributions and will maintain high standards with regard to the research published therein. The clinical approach to urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders will be emphasized with each issue containing clinically relevant material that will be immediately applicable for clinical medicine. This publication covers all aspects of th

International Urology and Nephrology publishes original papers on a broad range of topics in urology, nephrology and andrology. The journal integrates papers originating from clinical practice. In addition to the regular papers, book reviews form an essential feature of the journal.

To advance and improve the education in Pediatric Urology and the diffusion of knowledge of new and improved methods of teaching and practising pediatric urology in all its branches.Scope:The Journal of Pediatric Urology publishes submitted research and clinical articles relating to Pediatric Urology which have been accepted after adequate peer review.It publishes regular articles that have been submitted after invitation, that cover the curriculum of Pediatric Urology, and enable trainee surgeons to attain theoretical competence of the sub-specialty.It publishes regular reviews of pediatric urological articles appearing in other journals.It publishes invited review articles by recognised experts on modern or controversial aspects of the sub-specialty.It enables any affiliated society to advertise society events or information in the journal without charge and will publish abstracts of papers to be read at society meetings.

Kidney Research and Clinical Practice (formerly The Korean Journal of Nephrology), the official journal of the Korean Society of Nephrology, is an international, peer-reviewed journal published in English. To provide a venue for dissemination of knowledge and discussion of topics related to basic renal science and clinical practice, the journal considers articles on all aspects of clinical nephrology and hypertension, as well as related molecular genetics, anatomy, pathology, physiology, pharmacology, and immunology. In particular, the journal focuses on translational renal research that helps bridge laboratory discovery with the diagnosis and treatment of human kidney disease. Authors are encouraged to submit reports on topics in basic science with possible clinical applicability and papers on the pathophysiological basis of disease processes of the kidney. Apart from high-quality original research, the journal publishes invited reviews on up-to-date topics and case reports of special interest. There is one volume and 4 issues per year beginning in March.

Nature Reviews' clinical content is written by internationally renowned clinical academics and researchers and targeted towards readers in the medical sciences, from postgraduate level upwards. While intended to be read by practicing doctors, researchers and academics within a specialty, we aim to make all our articles accessible to readers working in any medical discipline.In-depth Reviews present authoritative, up-to-date information on a topic, placing it in the context of a field's history and development. Topical discussion and opinions are proffered in Perspectives and News & Views articles, and in the Research Highlights section we filter primary research from a range of specialty and general medical journals. Finally, Case Studies enable authors to present novel and interesting cases and discuss the most useful features to bear in mind for treating future cases.Subjects covered * Andrology and endocrinology * Benign prostatic hyperplasia * Biostatistics and clinical trials * Endourology and stones * Female urology * Imaging and radiology * Infections, inflammation and prostatitis * Male factor infertility * Pathology * Pediatric urology * Prostate cancer * Renal-cell cancer * Risk factors and epidemiology * Sexual dysfunction * Trauma and reconstruction * Upper urinary tract dysfunction, renal failure and transplantation * Urinary incontinence, urodynamics and lower urinary tract dysfunction * Urologic oncology (including nonprostatic cancer).

This highly respected and frequently cited journal is a prime source of information in the area of fetal and neonatal research. Original papers present research on all aspects of neonatology, fetal medicine and developmental biology. These papers encompass both basic science and clinical research including randomized trials, novel observational studies and epidemiology. Basic science research covers molecular biology, molecular genetics, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology in fetal and neonatal life. In addition to the classic features the journal accepts papers for sections "Research Briefings", "Sources of Neonatal Medicine" (historical pieces) and "Global Neonatal Research". Papers reporting the results of animal studies should be based upon hypotheses that relate to developmental processes or disorders in the human fetus or neonate.

Nephron comprises two sections, “Clinical Practice” and “Experimental Nephrology and Genetics”, which are each under the editorship of internationally recognized leaders and served by specialized and young associate editors. Apart from high-quality original research, Nephron publishes invited reviews/mini-reviews on up-to-date topics. The section “Clinical Practice” also includes second-opinion articles that provide a platform for international experts and opinion leaders to cast a critical eye over published papers dealing with hot topics in clinical and experimental nephrology. The section “Experimental Nephrology and Genetics” includes case studies of genetic interest articles that provide clinically relevant examples of the genetic heterogeneity of renal diseases. Finally, special articles cover a broad range of topics, offering a human-interest perspective on medical/scientific issues with a strong emotional and societal impact. They are published on an ad hoc basis upon invitation