Journal Guide

Kidney Diseases aims to provide a platform for the communication of novel research findings from both clinical science and basic research and covers the entire spectrum of nephrological disorders. The journal has a particular interest in publishing research that supports communication and exchange of knowledge between East and West.
The Basic Research Section includes experimental work in animal models and in vitro. Clinical trials, observational studies, and other original clinical research work related to kidney diseases are the focus of the Clinical Science Section. Moreover, important studies on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are also considered. Invited review articles and editorials by renowned experts and high-quality rapid communications round off the contents of the journal.

Kidney International (KI) offers features with premier benefits for both readers and authors. Here you will find some of the most cited original articles in nephrology, sharply focused reviews, latest imaging techniques, controversial discussions and much more.Kidney International devotes itself to renal research. It aims to inform the renal researcher and the practicing nephrologist on all aspects of renal research. These include: * The Kidney Podcast featuring the latest in research and practice. * The latest clinical studies on emerging developments in renal medicine. * The highest level of original research studies in clinical and basic renal research. * In each issue some of these articles will be highlighted by commentaries that aim to put these studies in the appropriate context. These will form a research tool for clinical and basic investigators. * Editorials that highlight important issues in international nephrology * Nephrology sans Frontieres - occasional short articles that discuss matters of local interest to nephrologists around the world, but which we feel need to be known by nephrologists world-wide * Minireviews on hot topics and in depth reviews about major issues in renal research. * Controversial discussions on renal therapeutics or diagnosis written by two opposing authorities * Nephrology Images which are presentations of interesting images in renal pathology, radiology chosen for their illustrative nature or simply for their esthetic qualities. * Issues of importance to the international renal community including the politics of funding; of organ transplantation, of adequacy of dialysis, of world-wide affordability of end stage renal care and many other topical issues. * Journal Club are synopses that bring you the latest research highlights from across a wide spectrum of journals in fields relevant to renal research.

Kidney International Reports, an official journal of the International Society of Nephrology, is a peer-reviewed, open access journal devoted to the publication of leading research and developments related to kidney disease. 

Kidney International Supplements is a new, peer-reviewed companion journal to Kidney International. KI Supplements' focus is sponsored, topical content of interest to the nephrology community. The journal is complimentary to subscribers of Kidney International.

Kidney Research and Clinical Practice (formerly The Korean Journal of Nephrology), the official journal of the Korean Society of Nephrology, is an international, peer-reviewed journal published in English. To provide a venue for dissemination of knowledge and discussion of topics related to basic renal science and clinical practice, the journal considers articles on all aspects of clinical nephrology and hypertension, as well as related molecular genetics, anatomy, pathology, physiology, pharmacology, and immunology. In particular, the journal focuses on translational renal research that helps bridge laboratory discovery with the diagnosis and treatment of human kidney disease. Authors are encouraged to submit reports on topics in basic science with possible clinical applicability and papers on the pathophysiological basis of disease processes of the kidney. Apart from high-quality original research, the journal publishes invited reviews on up-to-date topics and case reports of special interest. There is one volume and 4 issues per year beginning in March.