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American Journal of Kidney Diseases

eISSN: 1523-6838pISSN: 0272-6386

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Aims and Scope

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of nephrology. It is the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation and is published by Elsevier. The journal publishes original research, case reports, and educational articles such as narrative reviews and teaching cases. It is abstracted and indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE/Index Medicus. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2016 impact factor of 7.62. The journal's current editor-in-chief is Harold I. Feldman (University of Pennsylvania). Since November 2011, the journal publishes a blog, AJKD Blog, which posts interviews with authors, commentaries, and educational material approximately twice per week. Less

Key Metrics

CiteScore
13.4
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
10 - 15
SJR
Q1Nephrology
SNIP
3.09

Journal Specifications

Overview
  • Publisher
    W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
  • Language
    English
  • Frequency
    Monthly
General Details
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Topics Covered

Kidney disease
Hemodialysis
Kidney transplantation
Cohort study
Renal function
Blood pressure
Hepatitis C
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Acute failure
Racism
Bicarbonate
Kidney Replacement Therapy
Proteinuria
Core curriculum
Clinical trial
Nephrology
Creatinine
Arteriovenous fistula
Sepsis
Lupus nephritis

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FAQs

Since when has American Journal of Kidney Diseases been publishing? Faqs

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases has been publishing since 1981 till date.

How frequently is the American Journal of Kidney Diseases published? Faqs

American Journal of Kidney Diseases is published Monthly.

Who is the publisher of American Journal of Kidney Diseases? Faqs

The publisher of American Journal of Kidney Diseases is W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC.

Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of American Journal of Kidney Diseases? Faqs

For the American Journal of Kidney Diseases's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.

How can I view the journal metrics of American Journal of Kidney Diseases on editage? Faqs

For the American Journal of Kidney Diseases metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.

What is the eISSN and pISSN number of American Journal of Kidney Diseases? Faqs

The eISSN number is 1523-6838 and pISSN number is 0272-6386 for American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

What is the focus of this journal? Faqs

The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Kidney disease, Hemodialysis, Kidney transplantation, Cohort study, Renal function, Blood pressure, Hepatitis C, Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, Acute failure, Racism, Bicarbonate, Kidney Replacement Therapy, Proteinuria, Core curriculum, Clinical trial, Nephrology, Creatinine, Arteriovenous fistula, Sepsis, Lupus nephritis.

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Choosing the right journal ensures that your research reaches the most relevant audience, thereby maximizing its scholarly impact and contribution to the field.

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While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.