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Research Topics
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American Journal of Nephrology is a peer-reviewed international journal focused on timely topics in basic science and clinical research in nephrology. It publishes original reports spanning clinical, basic, and outcomes research, in-depth topic reviews selected by the editor and associate editors, and invited debates on hot topics determined by the editorial board.
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Subject
Urology & Nephrology
Impact Factor
3.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
0250-8095
eISSN
1421-9670
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Institutional online access: CHF 6726.00/year, EUR 6726.00/year, or USD 7473.00/year for 2026; personal online access: CHF 1345.00/year, EUR 1345.00/year, or USD 1494.00/year for 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local sales tax.
Submission Instructions
American Journal of Nephrology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
In-Depth Topic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for In-Depth Topic Reviews. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must be divided into Background, Summary, and Key Messages.
Manuscript
The manuscript must contain a statements section after the main body and before the references including Acknowledgement, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, and Author Contributions, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements section as applicable.
References
References must be cited sequentially in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order, with up to 6 authors named before adding “et al.” for additional authors.
Figures & Tables
Each table and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text.
Research Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research significance and implications, explain fit with the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript’s unique contribution.
Abstract
A short abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Research Articles are typically 5000 words in length. Manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with required statements placed after the main text and before the references. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and statements sections including Conflict of Interest, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, Data Availability, and a declaration of any generative AI use.
References
Citations must use sequential Arabic numerals in square brackets. Reference list must include only cited publications, be arranged numerically in citation order, and list up to 6 authors before adding “et al.”.
Figures & Tables
Research Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format, and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript after the references. Figure legends must be formatted as “Fig. 1.” followed by the legend text.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be structured with the subheadings Background, Summary, and Key Messages. Abstract must use the headings Background, Summary, and Key Messages.
Manuscript
Review Articles are typically 5000 words in length. Review Articles must include a critical discussion of the reported data and a clear conclusion with potential impacts on the standard of care. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and the required statements section, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Methods section or in the Acknowledgements section if there is no Methods section.
References
References must be cited sequentially in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order, with up to 6 authors named before “et al.” is used.
Figures & Tables
Review Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file, with figure legends included at the end of the manuscript text.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Systematic Reviews must include a short abstract. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Systematic Reviews are typically 5000 words in length. Systematic Reviews should be presented in the Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion format. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and statements after the main body text and before the reference list, and any use of generative AI-based tools must be declared in the Methods section or in the Acknowledgements section if there is no Methods section.
References
References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and the reference list must include only cited publications arranged numerically in order of citation, listing up to 6 authors before adding et al. if there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
Systematic Reviews typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format, and figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript text after the reference list. Figure legends must use the format "Fig. 1." or "Fig. 1. a".
Novel Research Findings
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, explain the implications and significance of the research, outline fit with the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript’s unique contributions.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented in a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words. Manuscript must include a statements section after the main text and before the references. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords and the statements Acknowledgement, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, and Author Contributions, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements.
References
References must not exceed 15. References must be cited sequentially in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors before “et al.”.
Figures & Tables
Submission may include a maximum of one figure and one table. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files, with figure legends included in the manuscript text. Tables must be editable files rather than images, and each figure must be submitted as a single file containing all panels.
Brief Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance, explain the manuscript’s fit with the journal’s scope, emphasize its unique contribution, and name any relevant special issue or article collection invitation.
Abstract
A short abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript is typically 3000 words in length. Manuscript must follow the same structure as a full-length Research Article and include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and contain Acknowledgement, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement after the main text and before the references, with any generative AI use declared in Methods or Acknowledgements.
References
Citations must appear as sequential Arabic numerals in square brackets, and the reference list must include only cited works arranged numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors listed before using “et al.”.
Figures & Tables
Brief Reports may include up to 3 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format, and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript after the references. Figure legends must use the format “Fig. 1.”, figures cited in text must appear as “Figure” outside parentheses and “Fig.” inside parentheses, and tables must be editable files rather than images.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, the implications and significance of the work, how it fits the journal scope, and its unique contributions, and should identify any special issue or invited collection submission if applicable.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Guidelines are typically 5000 words in length. Guidelines should describe the clinical problem, explain how the statement was generated, review the supporting evidence, and include the practice statement itself. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords on the title page, the statements section before the references with Acknowledgement, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, and Author Contributions, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be cited sequentially in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order, with up to 6 authors named before adding et al.
Figures & Tables
Guidelines may include up to 3 tables and figures. Each table and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text after the references. Tables must be editable Word files rather than images, and multi-panel figures must be submitted as one file containing all panels arranged as they should appear.
Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters are typically 1000 words in length. Letters should not include original data. Letters must include a short title to be used as the running head and provide 3–5 keywords highlighting the most important points of the paper.
References
References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors before “et al.”.
Figures & Tables
Letters may include up to 3 tables and figures. Each table and each figure must be submitted as a separate file, with figure legends included at the end of the manuscript text.
Recent Publications
Beyond the Amount: The Selectivity of Proteinuria and Risk of Graft Failure in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Firas F. Alkaff, Wendy Dam, Jenny E. Kootstra-Ros, Eva Corpeleijn, Moh R. Daha, Martin H. de Borst, Jacob van den Born, Stephan J.L. Bakker, Stefan P. Berger
10.1159/000552866
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Associations of body composition biomarkers with survival, cardiovascular events and progression in persons with chronic kidney disease: insights from Renal Risk in Derby Study
Ashveer Randhay, Nicholas M. Selby, Maarten W. Taal, Mohamed Tarek Eldehni
10.1159/000552844
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Predictors of variability in urine albumin to creatinine ratio in the general U.S. adult population
Sophie E. Claudel, Sushrut S. Waikar, Insa M. Schmidt, Ashish Verma
10.1159/000552774
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Forecasting Urgent Dialysis Needs: From Predictive Accuracy to Clinical Actionability
Fariha Shahid Tanveer, Muhammad Hassan Saeed
10.1159/000551551
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Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan vs Irbesartan on Urine Tubular Biomarkers in CKD: Findings from the UK HARP-III Trial
Michelle A. Goonasekera, Greco B. Malijan, Rebecca J. Sardell, Natalie Staplin, Benjamin S. Storey, Daniel Chapman, Michael Hill, Stewart Moffat, Abdulrahman Al-Mohammad, Doreen Zhu, Nigel J. Brunskill, John J.V. McMurray, Maarten W. Taal, William G. Herrington, Martin J. Landray, Colin Baigent, Richard Haynes, Parminder K. Judge
10.1159/000552348
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Accepted papers appear online in the unedited manuscript version within a few days of acceptance. The final version is published within 5-6 weeks of acceptance. Proof corrections are expected within 48 hours.
Reformat to American Journal of Nephrology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It should describe the gap in knowledge addressed by the manuscript, explain the implications and significance of the research, show how the manuscript fits the journal scope, and highlight its unique contributions. Special issue or article collection submissions should name the collection and identify the inviter where appropriate.
Reformat to American Journal of Nephrology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Subscription journal. 2026 online access costs are CHF 6726.00/year, EUR 6726.00/year, or USD 7473.00/year for institutional subscribers, and CHF 1345.00/year, EUR 1345.00/year, or USD 1494.00/year for personal subscribers. Prices exclude VAT and local sales tax.
Reformat to American Journal of Nephrology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
Acute Kidney Injury Research
Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
Renal and Vascular Pathologies
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Vasculitis and related conditions
Potassium and Related Disorders
Ion Transport and Channel Regulation
History of Medicine Studies
Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
Physics and Engineering Research Articles
Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes
Renal function and acid-base balance
Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
Organ Donation and Transplantation
Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
Renin-Angiotensin System Studies
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases