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Kidney International

Q1 Journal Scopus Active Journal
Country
Netherlands
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
└ Nephrology Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
5.559
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
342
Citations / Doc (2yr)
8.94
Total Docs. (latest)
381
Total Citations (3yr)
9,273
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00852538, 15231755
Coverage
1972-2026
Journal Rank
#239
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Nephrology Q1

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Aims & Scope

Kidney International (KI) is the official journal of the International Society of Nephrology. Under the editorial leadership of Dr. Pierre Ronco (Paris, France), KI is one of the most cited journals in nephrology and widely regarded as the world's premier journal on the development and consequences of kidney disease. KI offers features with premier benefits for both readers and authors. Here you will find some of the most highly cited original articles in nephrology, sharply focused reviews, latest imaging techniques, controversial discussions and much more. KI is devoted to kidney research. It aims to inform the researcher, the clinical investigator, and the practicing nephrologist on all aspects of kidney research.

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Total Docs. (latest) 381
Total Docs. (3 years) 1,130
Total Refs. 10,587
Total Citations (3 years) 9,273
Citable Docs. (3 years) 614
Citations / Doc. (2 years) 8.94
Ref. / Doc. 27.79
% Female 43.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impact factor of Kidney International?

The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Kidney International has an SJR of 5.559 and is ranked Q1.

What is the SJR and quartile of Kidney International?

Kidney International has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 5.559 and its best quartile is Q1.

What is the H-index of Kidney International?

The H-index of Kidney International is 342, meaning 342 of its articles have each been cited at least 342 times.

Is Kidney International indexed in Scopus?

Yes. Kidney International is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).

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Journal Information

SJR5.559
Best QuartileQ1
H Index342
ISSN00852538, 15231755
PublisherElsevier B.V.
CountryNetherlands
RegionWestern Europe
Coverage1972-2026
Open AccessNo
TypeJournal
Rank#239

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