This journal publishes research on kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and end-stage renal disease (ESKD). Articles cover topics such as dialysis management, complications of CKD like mineral and bone disorder and pruritus, and specific conditions like IgA nephropathy and ANCA-associated vasculitis. The scope also includes kidney transplantation and the impact of factors like obesity, diabetes, and social determinants on kidney health.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2673-8236 / 2673-8236
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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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?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2011
2014
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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.
NephrologyQ2
HematologyQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Urology & Nephrology
Scopus Categories
HematologyNephrologyMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Dialysis and Renal Disease ManagementCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisChronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesElectrolyte and hormonal disordersAcute Kidney Injury ResearchRenal Diseases and GlomerulopathiesMuscle and Compartmental DisordersNutrition and Health in AgingParathyroid Disorders and TreatmentsOrgan Donation and Transplantation