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American Journal of Kidney Diseases

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

5.60

h-Index

2024-2025

 249

Rank

2024-2025

 705

SJR

2024-2025

 3.024

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Abbreviation Am. J. Kidney Dis.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Nephrology (Q1)
h-index 249
Overall Rank/Ranking 705
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 3.024
Impact Score 5.60
Publisher W.B. Saunders
Country United States
ISSN 15236838, 02726386
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1981-2025




About American Journal of Kidney Diseases


American Journal of Kidney Diseases is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Nephrology (Q1). It is published by W.B. Saunders. The overall rank of American Journal of Kidney Diseases is 705. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 3.024. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 249. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of American Journal of Kidney Diseases journal is 15236838, 02726386. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. American Journal of Kidney Diseases is cited by a total of 4356 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


American Journal of Kidney Diseases Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of American Journal of Kidney Diseases is 5.60, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. American Journal of Kidney Diseases IF is increased by a factor of 0.02 and approximate percentage change is 0.36% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

American Journal of Kidney Diseases Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of American Journal of Kidney Diseases is 5.60. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.60
2023 5.58
2022 6.64
2021 5.52
2020 4.47
2019 3.98
2018 3.99
2017 4.27
2016 4.16
2015 3.83
2014 3.52

American Journal of Kidney Diseases h-index


  Table Setting

American Journal of Kidney Diseases has an h-index of 249. It means 249 articles of this journal have more than 249 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




American Journal of Kidney Diseases ISSN


The ISSN of American Journal of Kidney Diseases is 15236838, 02726386. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

American Journal of Kidney Diseases Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of American Journal of Kidney Diseases is 705. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 3.024. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of American Journal of Kidney Diseases by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.024
2023 3.096
2022 2.969
2021 2.542
2020 2.677
2019 2.773
2018 2.475
2017 2.973
2016 2.429
2015 2.375
2014 1.988

Ranking of American Journal of Kidney Diseases by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 705
2023 624
2022 630
2021 810
2020 792
2019 760
2018 932
2017 669
2016 981
2015 1040
2014 1413

American Journal of Kidney Diseases Publisher


Table Setting

American Journal of Kidney Diseases is published by W.B. Saunders. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1981-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of American Journal of Kidney Diseases is Am. J. Kidney Dis.. This abbreviation ('Am. J. Kidney Dis.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in American Journal of Kidney Diseases


If your research field is/are related to Nephrology (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

American Journal of Kidney Diseases latest impact IF is 5.60. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 6.64 (2022) and 3.52 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.69 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 3.024, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 3.096 in 2023 and the lowest being 1.988 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases over the previous 11-year period stands at 4.69.


What's the latest h-index of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The latest h-index of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases is 249.


Who's the publisher of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases is published by the W.B. Saunders, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases is currently ranked 705 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 624 in 2023 and its lowest position of 1413 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the American Journal of Kidney Diseases is Am. J. Kidney Dis..


Is the "American Journal of Kidney Diseases" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

American Journal of Kidney Diseases is classified as a journal that the W.B. Saunders publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases encompasses the following areas:

  • Nephrology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15236838, 02726386.


What's the best quartile of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The best quartile for the American Journal of Kidney Diseases is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases?

The American Journal of Kidney Diseases coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1981-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of American Journal of Kidney Diseases

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.60
2023 5.58
2022 6.64
2021 5.52
2020 4.47
2019 3.98
2018 3.99
2017 4.27
2016 4.16
2015 3.83
2014 3.52



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