Kidney Diseases

Aims & Scope

Kidney Diseases aims to provide a platform for the communication of novel research findings from clinical science, basic and translational research on the entire spectrum of nephrological and urological disorders.

The Basic Research Section includes renal cell biology, renal pathology and pathophysiology, genetics of kidney diseases, renal immunology, hemodynamics regulation, electrolytes and acid-base balance, and other mechanisms study of renal disorders.

Clinical trials, observational studies, and other original clinical research work related to kidney diseases are the focus of the Clinical Science Section.

Important studies on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are also considered.

Moreover, the journal welcomes articles addressing interdisciplinary fields, such as hypertension and associated cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders related kidney injury, renal nutrition and health care policy.

Invited review articles and editorials by renowned experts and high-quality rapid communications round off the contents of the journal.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

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.

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This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
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• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,230.00 EUR. Learn more.

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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.

• Klotho/FGF23 Axis in Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Xiang, Ming Chang

• Changes in the Spectrum of Kidney Diseases: An Analysis of 40,759 Biopsy-Proven Cases from 2003 to 2014 in China

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Jin-Hua, Hui-Xian, Min-Lin, Wei-Bo, Cai-Hong, Shao-Shan, Feng, Dan-Dan, Si-Jia, Ye, Zhi-Hong

• Potassium: From Physiology to Clinical Implications

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Miriam, Maria Luisa, Spiros, Giovambattista

• Diabetic Kidney Disease: Challenges, Advances, and Opportunities

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Ya, Kyung, Zhaohui, John Cijiang

• Macrophage Phenotype in Kidney Injury and Repair

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Xiao-Ming, Patrick Ming-Kuen, Jun, Hui Yao

• The Prevalence and Management of Systemic Amyloidosis in Western Countries

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Hans L.A., Johan, Bouke P.C.

• Societal Issues Concerning the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Alfredo

• Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders in Patients with and without Chronic Kidney Disease: An Update

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Tsering, Qi

• Signaling Crosstalk between Tubular Epithelial Cells and Interstitial Fibroblasts after Kidney Injury

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Roderick J., Dong, Youhua

• Overview of the Pathogenesis of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Hong, Peiqi, Ronald J., J. Charles