Kidney International Reports

Aims & Scope

Kidney International Reports, an official journal of the International Society of Nephrology, is a peer-reviewed, open access journal devoted to the publication of leading research and developments related to kidney disease.

With the primary aim of contributing to improved care of patients with kidney disease, the journal publishes original clinical and select translational articles and educational content related to the pathogenesis, evaluation and management of acute and chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease, transplantation, acid-base, fluid and electrolyte disturbances and hypertension.

Of particular interest are submissions related to clinical trials, epidemiology, systematic reviews (including meta-analyses) and outcomes research.

The journal also provides a platform for wider dissemination of national and regional guidelines as well as consensus meeting reports.

Article categories include but are not limited to full length articles, brief reports, research letters and case reports, as well as editorials, narrative reviews and commentaries on recent developments in the literature.

While maintaining a rigorous peer review process, the journal uses innovative technology to provide authors novel means to share findings and data with readers in a timely manner.

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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.

Policy Links

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

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• 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 2,800.00 USD. 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.

• Collapsing Glomerulopathy in a Patient With COVID-19

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Christopher P., Thomas D., Jon D., Osaid, Moh’d A.

• Depression in Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease: Similarities and Differences in Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Management

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Shayan, Candace D., Olufemi, Joseph, Farah, Ana C.

• Chronic Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: Role of Nrf2

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Peter, Glenn M., Prasad, Adeera, Sharon P., Sripal, Bradley A.

• Outcomes for Patients With COVID-19 and Acute Kidney Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Shelief Y., Long, Kristen L., Jacob S., S. Ali, Jai, Sumit

• Acute Kidney Injury Due to Collapsing Glomerulopathy Following COVID-19 Infection

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Yonatan, Satoru, Vivette, Eric, Syeda, Thomas, Sergey, Ali, Pietro

• Management of Patients on Dialysis and With Kidney Transplantation During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic in Brescia, Italy

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Federico, Elisa, Chiara, Laura, Francesca, Alessandra, Camilla, Stefano, Simone, Nicola, Emanuele, Francesco, Paola, Ezio, Sergio, Fabio, Marco, Martina, Ester Maria, Nicola, Mario, Francesco, Federico, Elisa, Chiara, Laura, Francesca, Alessandra, Camilla, Stefano, Nicole, Margherita, Stefania, Paola, Mattia, Alice, Francesca, Alberto, Elena, Chiara, Marianna, Michela, Stefano, Fabio, Simone, Nicola, Emanuele, Eugenia, Francesco, Paola, Ezio, Sergio, Fabio, Marco, Martina, Ester Maria, Nicola, Mario, Francesco

• The Obesity Paradox in Kidney Disease: How to Reconcile It With Obesity Management

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Kamyar, Connie M., Jason, S. Foad, Jongha, Joline L.T., Alpesh N.

• COVID-19 Vaccination and Glomerulonephritis

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Nattawat, Mariam Priya, Fernando C., Ziad, Arvind, Marie C., Samih H., Marwan Abu, Ladan

• Prescribing SGLT2 Inhibitors in Patients With CKD: Expanding Indications and Practical Considerations

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Kevin, Atit, Ibrahim, David Z.I.

• Segmentation of Glomeruli Within Trichrome Images Using Deep Learning

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Shruti, Laura A., Benjamin, McKenzie G., Christopher Q., Dan, Ralph G., Mostafa E., Joel M., Jean M., Vipul C., Vijaya B.