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Seminars in Nephrology

Seminars in Nephrology publishes new concepts and research findings relevant to the clinical practice of nephrology. Each issue provides focused review articles devoted to a single topic of current importance to clinical nephrology for practicing nephrologists, researchers, fellows, and multidisciplinary kidney care teams.

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Subject Urology & Nephrology

Impact Factor 3.5

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0270-9295

eISSN 1558-4488

Invitation Only Yes

Cost Range USD 3330 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

Seminars in Nephrology is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Reviews must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Reviews must contain between 3000 and 5,000 words. Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a section titled "Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process" before the references stating the tool name, purpose, extent of oversight, and that the authors reviewed the output and take full responsibility for the content.

References Reviews may include up to 100 references. References must be cited using superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance, with the reference list numbered in that same order.

Figures & Tables Reviews may include a maximum of 6 tables/figures. Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively in order of appearance.

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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is not required for editorials.

Manuscript Editorials should contain a maximum of 1,600 words. Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include a declaration section before the references list for any generative AI or AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation, and 1 to 7 keywords in English must be provided.

References Editorials should contain a maximum of 15 references. References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and the reference list must be numbered in that same order.

Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text and include captions, and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the text.

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Recent Publications

Barry M. Brenner: Pioneering Insights That Shaped Kidney Transplantation

Anil Chandraker, Ravinder K Wali

10.1016/j.semnephrol.2026.151681

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Kidney Protection Options in 2025: Are Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Still Needed?

Matthew R. Weir

10.1016/j.semnephrol.2026.151688

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From Nephron Number to Global Health

Valerie A. Luyckx

10.1016/j.semnephrol.2026.151691

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Beyond Single-Nephron Glomerular Filtration Rate: Barry Brenner, the Man I Knew

Reza Abdi

10.1016/j.semnephrol.2026.151680

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Proposed Role for Quantitative Podocyturia as a Clinical Marker of Systemic Endothelial Injury: Implications for Cardiovascular Disease and Longevity

Kamal F. Badr

10.1016/j.semnephrol.2026.151685

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days after acceptance.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 3330 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

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Research Topics

Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Acute Kidney Injury Research Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Marriage and Sexual Relationships Big Data and Digital Economy Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Renal and related cancers Ion Transport and Channel Regulation Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Renal function and acid-base balance Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Birth, Development, and Health Organ Donation and Transplantation Renal and Vascular Pathologies Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Muscle and Compartmental Disorders Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Renin-Angiotensin System Studies

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