Journal profile · Urology & Nephrology
Journal of Nephrology
ISSN 1121-8428 · eISSN 1724-6059 · Springer International Publishing · ITALY · Bimonthly · Founded 2014
Journal of Nephrology: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.52; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,337; median 111 days to acceptance (108 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 288 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus; the journal's website says it has moved to a new publisher.
The journal's website says it has moved to a new publisher: Journal of Nephrology will no longer be published by Springer Nature as of January 1st, 2026. As of 2026 the journal will be published by OUP/Oxford University Press. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Nephrology is published by Springer International Publishing and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dialysis and Renal Disease Management, Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes and Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies, together about 42.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Nephrology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Nephrology considers publication of peer reviewed original manuscripts dealing with clinical investigations of relevance to the broad fields of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation. It is the Official Journal of the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN). Submission of research manuscripts covering diverse topics and problems (Original Articles) is encouraged. However, comprehensive reviews on relevant topics (Reviews), reports of new/interesting/very rare cases (Case Reports), Position papers and Guidelines will also be considered. The Journal will publish also Editorials and Commentaries by invitation.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Urology & Nephrology
Editor-in-chief Giorgina B. PiccoliPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 15, United States 2, United Kingdom 2, Spain 2, India 1 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dialysis and Renal Disease ManagementMedicine19%
- Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesMedicine13.8%
- Renal Diseases and GlomerulopathiesMedicine10%
- Acute Kidney Injury ResearchMedicine8.3%
- Parathyroid Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine6.5%
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and TreatmentsMedicine5.3%
- Vasculitis and related conditionsMedicine3.1%
- Renal and Vascular PathologiesMedicine3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 3 |
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
MEDLINEEmbaseCASCAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic 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
- 2.52LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2024
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2024
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.84LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.97LetPub ·
- h-index
- 63LetPub ·
- h-index
- 90OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,894OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.16OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 36.42%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 205LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 982,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,427 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 280 | 92 | 23 |
| 2025 | 288 | 129 | 482 |
| 2024 | 343 | 139 | 1,459 |
| 2023 | 284 | 125 | 1,819 |
| 2022 | 326 | 149 | 3,139 |
| 2021 | 279 | 130 | 3,514 |
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
111 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 71 days – 158 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 74 days (53 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 165 days
- Sample
- 108 articles with submission and acceptance dates (726 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)
- 3–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 20 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,337 / EUR 3,612 / GBP 2,888 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- No page charges
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted16, with length limits
- art in the wardArt in the ward is a new section welcoming a miscellanea of short papers including: Nephrology Pictures (outstanding images of relevance in our field, which may…Length not stated
- case reportoorganism or a by chance association. A case report should not exceed 1500 words, may include up to 5 authors, 3 illustrations and 15 referemain text ≤ 1,500 words
- commentaries and controversiesCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…Length not stated
- commentaryCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…Length not stated
- editorialCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- from the physician’s point of viewFrom the physician’s point of view are narrative contributions of young nephrologists and other physicians on what they have learned from their patients. These …Length not stated
- lettern this form. No abstract is needed, the letter should not exceed 1000 words, 1 illustration or table and 9 references and may be signedmain text ≤ 1,000 words
- opinionCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…Length not stated
- original articleCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- original paperCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- perspectiveCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…Length not stated
- points of viewPoints of view are invited short papers presenting the opinion of experts on various topics. Points of view may be signed by up to 4 authors and include up to 2…Length not stated
- reviewCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…Length not stated
- review articleCommentaries and controversies are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and may be related to recently published material, raise challenging questions, or explore c…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles are papers by recognized authorities on topics of general interest; while these papers are usually agreed with the Editor-in-Chief, unsolicited …Length not stated
- technical notesTechnical notes include description of new laboratory methods or clinical approaches, new apparatuses, or critical modifications of established techniques. They…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
ICMJE Guidelines for Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest. Model summary
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability
Data transparency policy. Model summary
The journal encourages authors to provide a statement of Data availability in their article. Data availability statements should include information on where data supporting the results reported in the article can be found, including, where applicable, hyperlinks to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Data availability statements can also indicate whether data are av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
COPE, Helsinki, Istanbul declarations. Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal of Nephrology, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Single blind review policy. Model summary
Journal of Nephrology follows a policy of single blind review; the Authors are invited to suggest reviewers not presently or previously involved in collaborations, and not coming from the same institution; all types of conflict of interest should be avoided.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is "any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes". The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
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
- Springer International Publishing
- Country or region
- ITALY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2014
- ISSN
- 1121-8428
- Electronic ISSN
- 1724-6059
- Society / sponsor
- Italian Society of Nephrology
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 38, Issue 9 (December 2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Nephrology
What CAS zone is Journal of Nephrology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Nephrology is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Urology & Nephrology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Nephrology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.52; CiteScore 4.5, h-index 90.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Nephrology?
Based on the dates recorded on 108 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 111 days (interquartile range 71–158 days); authors report an average review time of 3–8 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 Journal of Nephrology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Graphical abstract: 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 Journal of Nephrology based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (15), United States (2) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Nephrology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Nephrology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE, Embase, CAS and CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Nephrology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Nephrology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,337.
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: .