American Journal of Nephrology

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Nephrology is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on timely topics in both basic science and clinical research.

Papers are divided into several sections, including: Original reports, spanning clinical, basic and outcomes research; In-depth topic reviews on specific topics selected by the Editor; and Associate Editors; Invited debates – selected on ‘hot topics’ determined by the editorial board

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	4.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2697

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1142

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.400

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Global Epidemiology of End-Stage Kidney Disease and Disparities in Kidney Replacement Therapy

  Citation: 566

  Authors: John S., Megha, Guofen, Keith C., Lawrence Y., Christina M., Robert

• Expansion of Urease- and Uricase-Containing, Indole- and p-Cresol-Forming and Contraction of Short-Chain Fatty Acid-Producing Intestinal Microbiota in ESRD

  Citation: 531

  Authors: Jakk, Yvette M., Todd Z., Madeleine, Gary L., Nosratola D.

• Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin: A Novel Early Urinary Biomarker for Cisplatin Nephrotoxicity

  Citation: 429

  Authors: Jaya, Kiyoshi, Qing, Caitlin, Jonathan, Prasad

• Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality in Hospitalized Patients

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Henry E., Paul, Glenn M., David G.

• Randomized Trial of an Inhibitor of Formation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Diabetic Nephropathy

  Citation: 348

  Authors: W. Kline, Daniel C., Mark E., Sharon G., Gerald B., Kenneth, Peter G., Barry I., Philip, Robert E., Bruce S., Frederick C., Jean-Paul, f

• Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency in Chronic Kidney Disease

  Citation: 330

  Authors: Esther A., Ashutosh, Dana A., Kevin J.

• Association of Serum Potassium with All-Cause Mortality in Patients with and without Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and/or Diabetes

  Citation: 315

  Authors: Allan J., Bertram, Nancy, Susan, Karen, Daniel, David A.

• Adverse Renal Effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Narrative Review

  Citation: 314

  Authors: Rimda, Sabine, Nupur N., Valerie S., Gilbert, Craig, Vincent, Kenar D.

• Role of Urea in Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction and Disruption of Epithelial Tight Junction in Chronic Kidney Disease

  Citation: 313

  Authors: Nosratola D., Jun, Keith

• Coronavirus Disease 19 Infection Does Not Result in Acute Kidney Injury: An Analysis of 116 Hospitalized Patients from Wuhan, China

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Luwen, Xun, Hui, Shaonan, Dong, Yan, Zuojiong

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