Aims & Scope
Research Scope: Tiered Framework
Urological Biomechanics & Device Engineering
- Mechanical properties of urological tissues and organs
- Biomechanical modeling of urinary tract function
- Medical device design and performance testing
- Catheter materials and surface engineering
- Endoscopic instrument innovation and mechanics
- Robotic system kinematics and control algorithms
Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
- Biocompatible materials for urological implants
- Scaffold design for bladder and urethral reconstruction
- Surface modification techniques for reduced biofouling
- Degradation kinetics of biodegradable urological materials
- Cell-material interactions in urological contexts
- 3D bioprinting of urological tissue constructs
Physiological Systems & Computational Modeling
- Mathematical models of renal filtration and transport
- Fluid dynamics in urinary tract systems
- Computational simulation of stone formation mechanisms
- Biomechanical analysis of pelvic floor structures
- Systems biology approaches to urological physiology
- Multi-scale modeling from cellular to organ level
Diagnostic Technology & Instrumentation
- Novel imaging modalities for urological assessment
- Biosensor development for urinary biomarker detection
- Signal processing algorithms for diagnostic devices
- Microfluidic systems for urinalysis
- Optical and spectroscopic techniques for tissue characterization
- Machine learning for device-generated data interpretation
Cross-Disciplinary Biomedical Science
- Nanotechnology applications in urological devices
- Drug delivery systems for urological conditions
- Bioelectronics and neural interfaces for bladder control
- Regenerative medicine approaches (non-clinical)
- Biomimetic materials inspired by urological tissues
Methodological Innovation
- Novel experimental techniques for biomechanical testing
- Advanced imaging and characterization methods
- In vitro models simulating urological environments
- Standardization of testing protocols for urological devices
- Validation frameworks for computational models
Selective Consideration (Additional Editorial Review)
- Artificial intelligence for device optimization
- Quantum sensing technologies for urological diagnostics
- Synthetic biology approaches to urological biomaterials
- 4D printing of responsive urological implants
- Organ-on-chip platforms for urological research
- Wearable sensors for continuous urological monitoring
The Following Topics Are NOT Considered
Studies focused on diagnostic protocols, clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, treatment efficacy, or disease epidemiology without substantial biomedical engineering or materials science components.
Descriptions of surgical procedures, operative techniques, perioperative management, or clinical case series unless accompanied by rigorous biomechanical analysis or device innovation.
Drug therapy studies, pharmacokinetics, clinical trials of medications, or therapeutic agent efficacy without focus on delivery device technology or biomaterial carriers.
Cancer staging systems, chemotherapy regimens, radiation protocols, or clinical oncology outcomes without emphasis on device technology, biomaterial scaffolds, or biomedical engineering approaches.
Studies of sexual health behaviors, psychological impacts, quality of life assessments, or patient-reported outcomes without connection to device design or biomaterial development.
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Expedited Review
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- Methods & Protocols
- Technical Notes
Regular Review Timeline
- Short Communications
- Data Notes
- Perspectives & Viewpoints
- Technology Reports
Rarely Considered
- Case Reports (device failures only)
- Opinion Pieces
- Commentaries
- Letters to Editor
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Mandatory Compliance
Reporting Guidelines
All submissions must adhere to appropriate reporting standards:
- ARRIVE 2.0 for animal studies
- MDAR for materials, design, analysis, reporting
- PRISMA for systematic reviews
- STARD for diagnostic accuracy studies
Data Transparency
Authors must provide:
- Raw data deposition in public repositories
- Code availability for computational studies
- Material characterization protocols
- Device specifications and CAD files (when applicable)
Ethics & Compliance
Required documentation:
- IACUC approval for animal studies
- IRB approval if human-derived materials used
- Conflict of interest declarations
- Funding source transparency
Preprint Policy
We welcome submissions previously posted as preprints on recognized servers (arXiv, bioRxiv, medRxiv). Authors must disclose preprint DOI and update preprint with journal DOI upon acceptance.
Editorial Performance Metrics
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Ensure your research aligns with our biomedical science focus on urological biomechanics, device engineering, biomaterials, and physiological systems. For scope inquiries, contact our editorial team before submission.
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