Journals

2020 Impact Factors Position Kidney International as the Top Journal Publishing Original Research in Nephrology

Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports (JCR) have released their annual Impact Factors (IF) for 2020. Kidney International (KI) and Kidney International Reports (KIR) have increased their IFs: KI's IF of 10.612, increased from 8.945 in 2019, establishes it as the top journal publishing original research in nephrology. KIR's IF is 4.164, increased from 3.374, its first IF,...

Kidney International Reports Celebrates Five Years of Presenting Outstanding Research in Nephrology

The Kidney International Reports' (KIR) Jai Radhakrishnan, editor-in-chief, Sumit Mohan, deputy editor, and Radha McLean, executive editor, highlight the journal's significant role in disseminating valuable research in nephrology, having published over 1,000 articles since its launch in 2016. The article, 5 Years (And Counting) of Expanding Access to Kidney Disease Research, marking the fifth anniversary...

Only One Week Left to Apply for an ISN-KI Editorial Fellowship

The ISN and Kidney International (KI) are accepting expressions of interest from early-career nephrologists and scientists working in nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation for two positions as ISN-KI Editorial Fellows in 2021-2023. The deadline is June 1, 2021. Find out more on ISN-KI Editorial Fellowships, eligibility criteria, and how to apply here. Successful candidates will be supervised...

Apply Now for an ISN-KI Editorial Fellowship

The ISN and Kidney International (KI) welcome expressions of interest from early-career nephrologists and scientists working in nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation for two positions as ISN-KI Editorial Fellows in 2021-2023. ISN-KI Fellowships are non-funded positions offering training to candidates with a strong background in clinical and basic science nephrological research to: Critically assess and handle manuscripts Evaluate...

ISN-KI 2021-23 Editorial Fellowship – Call for Expressions of Interest: due June 1

We are requesting Expressions of Interest from early-career nephrologists and scientists for two positions as ISN-KI Editorial Fellow in 2021-2023. ISN-KI Fellowships are non-funded positions, designed for early-career professionals and academics working in the field of nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation, and those interested in learning how to critically assess a manuscript, work as a team...

NEW ISN-KI Early Career Researcher Award: Best Clinical and Basic Science publications in Kidney International

Kidney International has published many exciting research papers by Early Career Researchers across the globe in the last 2 years. We would like to recognize the exceptional quality of their research and their contribution to advancing kidney health by calling for nominations from our membership for the best original research papers published in Kidney International in 2019 and 2020....

Call For Nominations: ISN-KI Early Career Researcher Award

In recognition of Early Career Researchers, the ISN and Kidney International (KI) are calling for nominations toward selecting four best original research papers (two each in basic and clinical science) published in KI in 2019 and 2020. The nomination period opens on January 21, 2021. Papers will be assessed on the novelty of research, robustness, and...

Kidney International Highlights ISN’s 60th Anniversary Research and Historical Studies Series

“Milestones in nephrology and welcoming the future: the 61st anniversary of the International Society of Nephrology ” has been published in Kidney International. The year 2020 marked ISN’s 60th anniversary. In honor of this achievement, the ISN Research Working Group, supported by the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee, highlighted 60 + 1 breakthrough discoveries of significant...

ISN Journals

In July 2020, all three of the ISN journal websites (https://www.kidney-international.org/, https://www.kireports.org/, and https://www.kisupplements.org/), were converted from traditional article pages to a new responsive design format to better respond to the needs of readers and the devices they’re using. Kidney International Current Impact Factor 8.945 Submissions: 2745 Countries submitted: 72 Original research articles Reviewed: 506 Original research articles Accepted: 90 KI...

ISN Journals eDigest: A Companion to December Editions

The ISN released a companion ISN Journals eDigest last week to coincide with the December issue of Kidney International dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic. Packed with complementary material, including visual abstracts, video abstract, and podcast, the ISN Journals eDigest content is also available on the ISN website. Look out for more ISN Journal eDigests in the...