Kidney Research and Clinical Practice

Aims & Scope

Kidney Research and Clinical Practice (formerly The Korean Journal of Nephrology; ISSN 1975-9460, launched in 1982), the official journal of the Korean Society of Nephrology, is an international, peer-reviewed journal published in English.

Its ISO abbreviation is Kidney Res Clin Pract.

To provide an efficient venue for dissemination of knowledge and discussion of topics related to basic renal science and clinical practice, the journal offers open access (free submission and free access) and considers articles on all aspects of clinical nephrology and hypertension as well as related molecular genetics, anatomy, pathology, physiology, pharmacology, and immunology.

In particular, the journal focuses on translational renal research that helps bridging laboratory discovery with the diagnosis and treatment of human kidney disease.

Topics covered include basic science with possible clinical applicability and papers on the pathophysiological basis of disease processes of the kidney.

Original researches from areas of intervention nephrology or dialysis access are also welcomed.

Major article types considered for publication include original research and reviews on current topics of interest.

Accepted manuscripts are granted free online open-access immediately after publication, which permits its users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of its articles to facilitate access to a broad readership.

Circulation number of print copies is 1,600.

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.

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
• 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 does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Physiology and pathophysiology of cyclooxygenase-2 and prostaglandin E2 in the kidney

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Rikke, Tae-Hwan, Jørgen

• Lessons from 30 years’ data of Korean end-stage renal disease registry, 1985–2015

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Dong-Chan, Sung Ro, Seoung Woo, Sang Woong, Won, Jongha, Yong Kyun

• Regulation of aquaporin-2 in the kidney: A molecular mechanism of body-water homeostasis

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Tae-Hwan, Jørgen, Søren

• Organ-on-a-chip and the kidney

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Sejoong, Shuichi

• TGF-β-activated kinase-1: New insights into the mechanism of TGF-β signaling and kidney disease

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Sung Il, Mary E.

• Comprehensive approach to diabetic nephropathy

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Bancha, Sharon G.

• Adenosine monophosphate–activated protein kinase in diabetic nephropathy

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Yaeni, Cheol Whee

• Pathogenesis of endothelial cell dysfunction in chronic kidney disease: a retrospective and what the future may hold

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Michael S.

• Overhydration measured by bioimpedance analysis and the survival of patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a single-center study

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Ye Jin, Hong Jae, Yoo Hyung, Jaewoong, Young Rok, Sarah, Dae Eun, Ki Ryang, Kang Wook

• Comparison of uremic pruritus between patients undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Ji-Won, Su-Hyun, Young Ok, Dong Chan, Ho Chul, Euy Jin, Yong-Lim, Yon-Su, Shin-Wook, Nam-Ho, Chul Woo, Yong Kyun