American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Q1 Journal
Journal
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
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Nephrology
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Publisher
SJR 2025
3.098
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
256
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.37
Total Docs. (latest)
252
Total Citations (3yr)
4,001
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15236838, 02726386
Coverage
1981-2026
Journal Rank
#682
Subject Categories
Nephrology
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Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, is recognized worldwide as a leader in clinical nephrology content.
Every month AJKD publishes original investigations describing the latest findings related to kidney diseases, hypertension, dialysis therapies, and kidney transplantation.
In addition to the rigorous peer-review of all AJKD content, original investigations undergo routine statistical review and follow a consistent, structured format.
Case reports in each issue bring to light new diseases and potential therapeutic strategies.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 252 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 694 |
| Total Refs. | 6,737 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 4,001 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 409 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.37 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 26.73 |
| % Female | 45.9% |
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