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Kidney Research And Clinical Practice

Kidney Research and Clinical Practice is the official journal of The Korean Society of Nephrology. It is an open-access, bimonthly journal covering nephrology and related kidney disease research, with content including editorials, reviews, original articles, and correspondence.

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Subject Urology & Nephrology
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2211-9132
eISSN 2211-9140
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing fee upon acceptance: KRW 1,000,000 / USD 1,000 for Original Article, Review Article, Special Article, and Study Protocol; KRW 300,000 / USD 300 for Correspondence and Image in Practice; invited editorials, some reviews, and some special articles are covered by the Korean Society of Nephrology; waivers may be available for corresponding authors from low-income countries.

Submission Instructions

Kidney Research And Clinical Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the author's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address, and it must state that all authors contributed to the paper and that the manuscript has not been submitted to other journals.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words excluding tables, figures, and references. The main text should include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the article must also include Abstract, Conflicts of interest, Acknowledgments if applicable, and References. Four to six keywords must be listed alphabetically below the abstract.
References The manuscript must not exceed 40 references. References must follow the Vancouver style. References must be cited with Arabic numerals in square brackets, list all authors when there are six or fewer, use the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than six, and abbreviate journal titles in Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in order of citation, and figures and tables must have short descriptive titles or legends as applicable.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the author’s name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address, and it must state that all authors contributed to the paper and that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere in whole or in part.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Review Articles must be limited to 5,000 words excluding tables, figures, and references. Review Articles must include Abstract, Introduction, brief main headings, and References. Four to six keywords must be listed alphabetically below the abstract, and the title page must include the article title, authors’ names and affiliations, ORCID identifiers, a short running title, separate word counts for abstract and text, corresponding author contact information, funding sources, and co-author contributions.
References Review Articles must be limited to 100 references. Vancouver. References must be cited with Arabic numerals in square brackets, all authors must be listed when there are six or fewer, and when there are more than six authors the first three authors should be followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in citation order, figures must be numbered consecutively in citation order, and figure legends must be submitted separately.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the author's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address, and must state that all authors contributed to the paper and have not submitted it elsewhere.
Abstract An abstract is not allowed.
Manuscript Correspondence must be limited to 800 words excluding tables, figures, and references. Correspondence must include a title page, main text, conflict of interest, acknowledgments if applicable, and references.
References Correspondence must be limited to 8 references. References must be cited with Arabic numerals in square brackets, and references with six or fewer authors must list all authors while those with more than six authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include a maximum of 2 figures or tables. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript file. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order of citation, and figure legends must be brief and specific and submitted on a separate sheet after the References section.
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Recent Publications

Technique failure in Korean incident peritoneal dialysis patients: a national population-based study

Shina Lee, Hyunwook Kim, Kyoung Hoon Kim, Hoo Jae Hann, Hyeong Sik Ahn, Seung-Jung Kim, Duk-Hee Kang, Kyu Bok Choi, Dong-Ryeol Ryu

10.1016/j.krcp.2016.08.002
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Pulmonary vein isolation alone and combined with renal sympathetic denervation in chronic kidney disease patients with refractory atrial fibrillation

Márcio G. Kiuchi, Shaojie Chen, Gustavo R. e Silva, Luis M.R. Paz, Tetsuaki Kiuchi, Ary G. de Paula Filho, Gladyston L.L. Souto

10.1016/j.krcp.2016.08.005
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Diagnosis and treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy in Japan

Yasuhiko Tomino

10.1016/j.krcp.2016.09.001
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Beneficial effects of tonsillectomy plus steroid pulse therapy on inflammatory and tubular markers in patients with IgA nephropathy

Shuntaro Maruyama, Tomohito Gohda, Yusuke Suzuki, Hitoshi Suzuki, Yuji Sonoda, Saki Ichikawa, Zi Li, Maki Murakoshi, Satoshi Horikoshi, Yasuhiko Tomino

10.1016/j.krcp.2016.09.002
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The role of local IL6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling in high glucose–induced podocyte hypertrophy

Hyung Ah Jo, Joo-Young Kim, Seung Hee Yang, Seung Seok Han, Kwon Wook Joo, Yon Su Kim, Dong Ki Kim

10.1016/j.krcp.2016.09.003
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

First decision is usually within 4 weeks. Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within 3 months of the editorial decision. Online publication after final acceptance takes several weeks depending on the proof process.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and must include the author's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address, and a statement that all authors contributed and have not submitted the manuscript, in whole or in part, to other journals.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing fee upon acceptance: KRW 1,000,000 / USD 1,000 for Original Article, Review Article, Special Article, and Study Protocol; KRW 300,000 / USD 300 for Correspondence and Image in Practice. Invited editorials, some reviews, and some special articles are covered by the Korean Society of Nephrology. Waivers may be available for corresponding authors from low-income countries.

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Research Topics

Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Acute Kidney Injury Research Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Legal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Military Technology and Strategies Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Nutrition and Health in Aging Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Renal and Vascular Pathologies Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Healthcare and Venom Research Vasculitis and related conditions Muscle and Compartmental Disorders Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes Potassium and Related Disorders Health and Wellbeing Research Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Iron Metabolism and Disorders Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Ion Transport and Channel Regulation

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