Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases

Aims & Scope

The Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD), a peer-reviewed journal in English, is the official publication of the Iranian Society of Nephrology.

The aim of the IJKD is the worldwide reflection of the knowledge produced by the scientists and clinicians in nephrology.

Published quarterly, the IJKD provides a new platform for advancement of the field.

The journal’s objective is to serve as a focal point for debates and exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers in a global context.

Original papers, case reports, and invited reviews on all aspects of the kidney diseases, hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation will be covered by the IJKD.

Research on the basic science, clinical practice, and socio-economics of renal health are all welcomed by the editors of the journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17398

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	130

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.278

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	42

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Abstracting & Indexing

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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.

• Use of Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis with Reduced Cardiac Ejection Fraction, Real-World Experience From a Single Center

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Wang, Lin, Haiyan, Fang, Aili

• Overhydration, A New Risk Factor for Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Ana Rita, Hernani Ricardo, Rachele Silva, Francisco Alexandre, Ana Maria

• The Related Factors of Hyperuricemia in IgA Nephropathy

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Feng, Lei, Jun, Li, Yan, Xiaowan

• Correlation Between Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Hemodialysis Patients

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Maryam, Mahnaz, Mohsen

• Assessment of Serum and Urine Neurophil Gelatinase- Associated Lipocalin (s-NGAL and u-NGAL) Level as a Predictive Factor of Disease Progression in Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 DM

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Atefeh, Laily, Shahin, Sondos, Hossein, Alireza, Mohsen, Fahimeh

• The Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency, Its Predisposing Factors and Association with 24-hour Urine Metabolites Among Iranian Kidney Stone Formers

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Maryam, Sanaz, Fatemeh, Fahimeh, Nasrin, Abbas, Mahmoud

• Potential Mechanisms of the SARS-CoV-2-induced AKI Progression to CKD: A Forward-Looking Perspective

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Jamshid, Zeinab, Fatemeh, Leila, Aida, Nasrollah

• Association Between Bone Mineral Density of the Distal Third of the Radius and Mortality in Patients on Hemodialysis, a Retrospective Cohort Study

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Akira, Takahide, Shioko, Nobuto, Takahiro

• ROHHAD Syndrome an Inconspicuous Cause of Hypernatremia, A Case Report

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Dorna, Mitra, Damoun, Keivan, Reza

• The Clinical Course and Prognostic Factors of COVID-19 in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, A Study in Six Centers

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Sharzad, Neda, Roghayeh, Zahra, Atieh, Mohsen, Masoumeh, Mahin, Bahareh, Narges, Fereshteh, Zahra

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