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Journal of Renal Care

Wiley-Blackwell · United States · Est. 1976

ISSN1755-6678eISSN1755-6686

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.588

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SNIP

0.781

Total Works

1,049

Total Citations

9,996

2yr Mean Citedness

0.88

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Renal Care focuses on the multifaceted aspects of kidney disease and its management. It covers patient experiences, including the psychological and social impacts of chronic kidney disease and dialysis, as well as self-management strategies and the role of informal caregivers. The journal also addresses clinical practices and interventions related to kidney replacement therapies, such as hemodialysis and transplantation, including the management of complications like arteriovenous fistula issues and foot problems. Furthermore, it explores advancements in care, such as the use of technology and the importance of health literacy and advance care planning.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1976

FrequencyQuarterly

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,049

Publisher OrgWiley

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Wiley-Blackwell

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1755-6678 / 1755-6686

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Advanced and Specialized NursingQ1

NephrologyQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

NursingUrology & Nephrology

Scopus Categories

NephrologyAdvanced and Specialized Nursing

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Dialysis and Renal Disease ManagementChronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesRenal Transplantation Outcomes and TreatmentsOrgan Donation and TransplantationCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisAcute Kidney Injury ResearchPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesParathyroid Disorders and TreatmentsDiabetes Management and EducationPatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare