Journal profile · UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases
ISSN 1735-8582 · eISSN 1735-8604 · Iranian Society of Nephrology · IRAN · Founded 2007
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.86; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 300 days to acceptance (36 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 42 articles a year; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases is published by Iranian Society of Nephrology and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Dialysis and Renal Disease Management and Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects, together about 28.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Nephrology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD), a peer-reviewed journal in English, is the official publication of the Iranian Society of Nephrology. The aim of the IJKD is the worldwide reflection of the knowledge produced by the scientists and clinicians in nephrology. It has been published quarterly since 2007 and every 2 months since January 2011. The IJKD provides a new platform for the advancement of the field. The journal’s objective is to serve as a focal point for debates and exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers in a global context. Original papers, case reports, and invited reviews on all aspects of kidney diseases, hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation will be covered by the IJKD. Research on the basic science, clinical practice, and socio-economics of renal health are all welcomed by the journal editors.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Editor-in-chief Shahrzad OssarehPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 13, United States 5, Italy 1, Belgium 1 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance12.8%
- Dialysis and Renal Disease ManagementMedicine7.7%
- Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and EffectsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.7%
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine5.1%
- Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesMedicine5.1%
- Acute Kidney Injury ResearchMedicine5.1%
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancerMedicine5.1%
- Academic Writing and PublishingArts and Humanities5.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINEEmbaseCINAHLPublisher website
Other: CAB International, Index Copernicus, Scientific Information Database (SID), Google Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.86LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.26LetPub ·
- h-index
- 26LetPub ·
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 42LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 20 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | 41 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
300 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 229 days – 376 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 58 days (36 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 342 days
- Sample
- 36 articles with submission and acceptance dates (88 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted12
- brief communicationsOriginal research papers can also be published in a brief format.Length not stated
- case reportsCase reports should be arranged as follows: Title Page, Abstract (nonstructured, not exceeding 150 words), Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, References, an…Length not stated
- fillersFillers are materials, including text and image, to be published in the blank spaces of the journal.Length not stated
- invited reviewsOriginal papers, case reports, and invited reviews on all aspects of kidney diseases, hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation will be covered by the IJKD.Length not stated
- letters to the editorsCorrespondence will be considered for publication if it contains constructive criticism on previously published articles in the IJKD, the authors of which will …Length not stated
- nephro-quizThe editor plans to invite experts to write a Nephro-Quiz and unsolicited submissions are not accepted.Length not stated
- original papersOriginal papers, case reports, and invited reviews on all aspects of kidney diseases, hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation will be covered by the IJKD.Length not stated
- original research papersOriginal papers should be arranged as: Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, and L…Length not stated
- photo-nephrologyPhoto-Nephrology is a section for publishing interesting images of medical conditions.Length not stated
- reports of clinical trialsOriginal research papers that report a randomized controlled trial, should comply with the guidelines provided by the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials…Length not stated
- reviewsReview articles should be composed of systematic critical assessments of literature and data sources pertaining to clinical topics, emphasizing factors such as …Length not stated
- special reportsManuscripts that cannot be considered as a review or original article, or those with special features, such as national reports, will be considered to be publis…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship
Authorship follows ICMJE Uniform Requirements. Model summary
The IJKD follows the latest definition for authorship provided by the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Follows COPE guidelines on misconduct. Model summary
The IJKD complys with the international regulations against scientific misconduct (fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism). Any suspected act of misconduct in the submitted materials to the journal will be meticulously assessed and the needful action will be taken based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
The Iranian Society of Nephrology is the copyright owner of the material published in the IJKD. However, all published works are open access and are immediately available without cost to anyone at the journal’s web site. The users are free to use of the work, subject to proper attribution of authorship and ownership of the rights. Authors may use their material in presentations and subsequent publ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access; copyright held by Iranian Society of Nephrology. Model summary
The Iranian Society of Nephrology is the copyright owner of the material published in the IJKD. However, all published works are open access and are immediately available without cost to anyone at the journal’s web site.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Confidential peer review. Model summary
Reviewers’ and authors’ identities are kept confidential, and the existence of a submitted manuscript is not revealed to anyone other than the reviewers and editorial team.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Iranian Society of Nephrology
- Country or region
- IRAN
- Language
- English
- Founded
- 2007
- ISSN
- 1735-8582
- Electronic ISSN
- 1735-8604
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases
What CAS zone is Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Urology & Nephrology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.86; CiteScore 1.3, h-index 4.
How long does peer review take at Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases?
Based on the dates recorded on 36 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 300 days (interquartile range 229–376 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (13), United States (5) and Italy (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases open access, and what is the APC?
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .