Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology

Aims & Scope

The Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology (HKJN) is the official peer-reviewed journal of the Hong Kong Society of Nephrology.

The missions of the Journal are to: promote clinical and scientific research in the field of nephrology; serve as a communication channel among nephrologists in Hong Kong, China and the Asia-Pacific region; act as a source of teaching material in the field of nephrology for nephrologists and renal nurses; record historical milestones in the field of nephrology in Hong Kong; promote the activities of the Hong Kong Society of Nephrology; provide a platform for opinions on major issues for nephrologists in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

The HKJN publishes both research papers as well as educational material, including: Original Articles: clinical or laboratory studies in nephrology, including, but not limited to, the pathogenesis and treatment of kidney disease, hypertension, acid-base and electrolyte disorders, dialysis, urological diseases, and kidney transplantation.

Short Communications: research papers that describe preliminary but novel research findings that are not sufficiently substantial for an Original Article.

Case Reports: interesting cases that highlight uncommon diseases, novel presentations, or cutting-edge therapeutic strategies.

Case Vignettes: simple cases with interesting clinical images or laboratory results that are of educational value.

The HKJN also publishes invited review articles, editorials, and regular reports from the Hong Kong Renal Registry.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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.

• Hong Kong Renal Registry Report 2012

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Yiu-Wing, Ka-Foon, Bo-Ying, Ka-Sheung, Yuk-Lun, Tze-Hoi, Ping-Nam, Wai-Ming, Sze-Kit, Stanley, Ching-Kit, Chi-Bon

• Unaffordability of renal replacement therapy in Nigeria

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Samuel, Yemi, Temitope, Lanre, Babatunde

• Hong Kong Renal Registry 1995–1999

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Siu-Fai, Yiu-Wing, Ka-Foon, Chi-Bong, Bo-Ying

• Hong Kong Renal Registry Report 2010

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Yiu-Wing, Ka-Foon, Bo-Ying, Ka-Sheung, Yuk-Lun, Tze-Hoi, Ping-Nam, Wai-Ming, David Sai-Ping, Stanley Hok-King, Ching-Kit, Chi-Bon

• Warfarin Versus Aspirin in Preventing Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter Thrombosis: A Prospective Randomized Study

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Ibrahiem Saeed, Abdulla K.

• Aristolochic Acid Nephropathy: The Hong Kong Perspective

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Wing-Tat, Chi-Kong, Albert Yan-Wo

• Hong Kong Registry Report 2004

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Yiu-Wing, Ka-Foon, Chi-Bon, Bo-Ying, Wai-Kei, Ping-Nam, Yuk-Lun, Wai-Ming, David, Tze-Hoi, Siu-Fai

• Outcomes in elderly patients with end-stage renal disease: Comparison of renal replacement therapy and conservative management

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Wing-Hang, Sai-Ping, Oi-Ling

• Beneficial effect of Astragalus membranaceus on estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with progressive chronic kidney disease

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Masumi, Satoshi, Masakazu, Mitsuo, Hiromichi, Yasuhiko

• Animal Remnant Kidney Model of Chronic Renal Failure Revisited

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Kai-Ming, Zun-Chang, Thomas Ming-Swi