American Journal of Kidney Diseases — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Elsevier BV · ISSN-L 0272-6386
Source-backed journal profile with OpenAlex metadata and links to official submission resources for American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/american-journal-of-kidney-dis…
- Author guidelines
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/american-journal-of-kidney-dis…
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/ajkd/default.aspx
Catalog scope notes
Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation First published in 1981, the American Journal of Kidney Diseases® is the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation. AJKD is recognized worldwide as a leading source of information devoted to clinical nephrology research and practice. Articles selected for publication in AJKD undergo a rigorous peer review and editorial consideration process, including statistical review where appropriate, supporting the journal's goal to communicate important new information in clinical nephrology in a way that strengthens knowledge and helps physicians to provide their patients with the highest standard of care. Content appearing in AJKD includes original research, reviews, editorials, case reports, and human interest pieces. Articles span a wide range of topics, including pathogenesis and treatment of kidney disease, hypertension, acid-base and electrolyte disorders, dialysis therapies, kidney transplantation, patient-centered outcomes, health care policy, socioeconomic aspects of kidney disease and treatment, and health care disparities. Research submissions must focus on clinical research, with laboratory studies suitable only if they are directly linked to measurements or outcomes in humans; criteria for review include validity, clinical importance, and interest. The American Journal of Kidney Diseases is ranked 8th of 133 journals in the Urology & Nephrology category of the 2024 Journal Citation Reports© (Clarivate Analytics) and has an Impact Factor of 8.8. AJKD (ISSN: 0272-6386) offers authors the choice of subscription or open access publication. Please consult the AJKD Information for Authors for a detailed description of each article type, submission guidelines, as well as important journal policies. The journal's Editorial Board page provides a full list of the editors and board members associated with the journal.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.