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Kidney Diseases

Kidney Diseases publishes novel research findings from clinical science, basic and translational research across the spectrum of nephrological and urological disorders. It covers renal cell biology, renal pathology and pathophysiology, genetics of kidney diseases, renal immunology, hemodynamics regulation, electrolytes and acid-base balance, clinical trials, observational studies, dialysis research, and interdisciplinary topics such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders related to kidney injury, renal nutrition, and health care policy. The journal also publishes invited review articles, editorials, and rapid communications.

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Subject Urology & Nephrology
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2296-9381
eISSN 2296-9357
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply for Gold Open Access publishing, with waivers and discounts available for authors without means.

Submission Instructions

Kidney Diseases accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, explain the implications and significance of the research, and outline how the manuscript fits the journal scope.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured rather than unstructured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Research Articles are typically 5000 words in length. The manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must contain Statement of Ethics, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement after the main body and before the references, and any generative AI use must be declared in the Methods section.
References Citations must appear sequentially as Arabic numerals in square brackets and the reference list must contain only cited works arranged numerically in citation order.
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 rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must use the format “Fig. 1.” or “Fig. 1. a”.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter should describe the knowledge gap addressed, the manuscript’s implications and significance, and how it fits the journal’s scope. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the manuscript’s implications and significance, and outline how the submission fits within the journal’s scope.
Abstract Abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract must be structured. 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 a statements section before the references, provide 3–5 keywords, include a short running head title, and declare any generative AI use 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 before adding et al.
Figures & Tables Review Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files, with one file per figure and figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript. Graphical abstracts may be submitted as a single JPG image without a legend or reference citations.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover letter should describe the knowledge gap addressed, the research implications and significance, and how the manuscript fits the journal scope. Cover letter should describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the implications and significance of the research, and explain how the manuscript fits the journal scope.
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 Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion format. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and a statements section after the main text and before the references, and any generative AI use 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 using “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Systematic Reviews typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript text, and each figure must be uploaded as one separate file containing all panels.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover letter should describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research significance, and explain how the manuscript fits the journal scope. Cover letter must describe the gap in knowledge addressed, the implications and significance of the research, and how the manuscript fits within the journal scope.
Abstract Brief Reports must include a short abstract. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Brief Reports are typically 3000 words in length. Manuscript must follow the full-length research article structure and include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and, after the main body and before the references, the sections Statement of Ethics, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement, with any generative AI use declared in Methods or Acknowledgements as applicable.
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 citation order.
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. Figures must be cited as “Figure” in running text, as “Fig.” in parentheses, and legends must use the format “Fig.” followed by the number after a full stop and a space.
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Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be unstructured and presented in one 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 present the practice statement itself. Manuscripts must include a statements section after the main text and before the references, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
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 named before using “et al.”
Figures & Tables Guidelines may include up to 3 tables and figures. Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be placed at the end of the article after the reference list.
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Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should describe the knowledge gap addressed, the significance and implications of the work, and how the manuscript fits the journal’s scope. The cover letter should describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the implications and significance for the Editor, outline the manuscript’s fit with the journal’s scope, and name any special issue or article collection and inviter if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters are typically 1000 words in length. Letters should not include original data and must contain the required statements after the main body of the text and before the reference list. Letters must provide 3–5 keywords and include an Author Contributions section with the initials of each author and their contribution, while any generative AI use must be declared in the manuscript or Acknowledgements if no Methods section is present.
References References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets, listed numerically in citation order, include only works cited in the text, and list up to 6 authors before adding “et al.”
Figures & Tables Letters may include a total of up to 3 tables and figures. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files, with one file per figure and figure legends included at the end of the manuscript text. Figure legends must use the format "Fig. 1. Legend text." and figures cited in the text must appear as "Figure" when not in parentheses and "Fig." when in parentheses.
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Recent Publications

Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Subsets and Clinical Parameters in Patients Undergoing Renal Biopsy

Xingyang Zhao, Meng Wang, Sujia Hu, Dan Yang, Yichun Cheng, Shuwang Ge, Gang Xu

10.1159/000552249
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Clinicopathological features and outcomes of non-diabetic renal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes: A retrospective cohort study

Ting Zhou, Qiye Liu, Ze Li, Haoran Feng, Qiming Zhang, Niansong Wang, Qiong Jiao, Ying Fan

10.1159/000552662
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Enhanced miR-214 in vascular endothelial cells retards renal inflammation and glomerular sclerosis in 5/6 Nephrectomy mice

Lingxiao Tan, Xinwen Fan, Xiaolu Zhang, Shanshan Li, Bingyu Yang, Yue Zhang, Songming Huang, Zhanjun Jia, Wei Gong, Aihua Zhang, Shuzhen Li

10.1159/000552823
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Risk Factors for Pulmonary Hypertension and survival in Hemodialysis Patients: Are We Overlooking Serum Magnesium?

Jinhui Song, Xueqin Bian, Bing Zhuang, Xin Liu, Yuan Luo, Guiling Wei, Hong Ye, Chunsun Dai

10.1159/000552656
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Exploring the value of functional magnetic resonance imaging in assessing subclinical rejection in kidney transplantation

Lilin Liu, Ziyang Liu, Fangfang Yin, Xi Chen, Yuning Zhang, Yi Fang, Jing Luo, Yangyan Liu, Kai Cao, Min Gu, Chunsun Dai, Hongdi Cao

10.1159/000552626
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted papers are published online in the unedited original manuscript version within a few days of acceptance. Authors should return proofs within 48 hours. Final online publication with full citation details occurs shortly after authors approve publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected. It should describe the knowledge gap addressed, the implications and significance of the research, how the manuscript fits the journal’s scope, and the manuscript’s unique contributions. Special issue or article collection submissions should name the collection and identify the invitation where appropriate.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply for Gold Open Access publishing, with waivers and discounts available for authors without means.

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Research Topics

Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies Acute Kidney Injury Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Physics and Engineering Research Articles Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Vasculitis and related conditions Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases Renal and related cancers Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Potassium and Related Disorders Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Renal and Vascular Pathologies Biological Research and Disease Studies Heart Failure Treatment and Management Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Inflammasome and immune disorders COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Diabetes Treatment and Management Chemotherapy-induced organ toxicity mitigation Nephrotoxicity and Medicinal Plants Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

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