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Kidney International

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Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 84 630 1046 76

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SCIMAGO H-index: 330
SCIMAGO SJR: 4.13
Impact Factor: 12.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Kidney International?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney, Kidney disease and Renal function. The research on Internal medicine tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Gastroenterology, Surgery and Cardiology. The majority of Surgery studies presented zero in on Peritoneal dialysis.

The research on Endocrinology discussed in Kidney International draws on the closely related field of Receptor. Issues in Kidney were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Urinary system, Transplantation and Pathology. The concepts on Kidney disease presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Diabetes mellitus, Disease, End stage renal disease and Intensive care medicine.

Some problems in Renal function that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Creatinine, Proteinuria, Blood pressure and Urology. Many of the studies tackled connect Hemodialysis with a similar field of study like Dialysis. The Glomerulonephritis study featured in the journal draws parallels with the field of Immunology.

  • Internal medicine (54.04%)
  • Endocrinology (39.00%)
  • Kidney (19.93%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Kidney disease: Improving global outcomes (KDIGO) acute kidney injury work group. KDIGO clinical practice guideline for acute kidney injury (3026 citations)
  • The Banff 97 working classification of renal allograft pathology (2745 citations)
  • Definition and classification of chronic kidney disease: A position statement from Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) (2491 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Kidney International:

The published papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney disease, Kidney and Surgery. Many of the studies tackled in the journal publications connect Endocrinology with a similar field of study like Parathyroid hormone. The Kidney research tackled in the most cited publications is interrelated with Pathology which concerns subjects like Glomerulonephritis.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Kidney International primarily focuses on research topics in Internal medicine, Kidney disease, Kidney, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). While it focused on Internal medicine, it was also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, MEDLINE and Cardiology. The presented Kidney disease research focuses mostly on Renal function and, on occasion, topics in Urology, Creatinine and Proteinuria.

While Kidney is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Acute kidney injury and Retrospective cohort study. Kidney transplantation, Hemodialysis and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak are some topics wherein Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) research discussed in the journal have an impact. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Glomerulonephritis, Vaccination, Immunology, Virology and Messenger RNA.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • KDIGO 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Blood Pressure in Chronic Kidney Disease (67 citations)
  • Weak anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody response after the first injection of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in kidney transplant recipients. (45 citations)
  • Low immunization rates among kidney transplant recipients who received 2 doses of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. (33 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Kidney International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Giuseppe Remuzzi (120 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Agnes B. Fogo (110 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Vivette D. D'Agati (102 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Eberhard Ritz (98 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard J. Johnson (97 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Kidney International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (460 papers) published 29 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (378 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (341 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (333 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (323 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 6.01% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.42% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.86% of all publications and 47.72% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Potential Applications of Kidney Research in Other Fields

Understanding the broad implications of the research conducted within Kidney International and its applications can allow for more comprehensive and synergistic healthcare practices. This research is not only vital for the progression of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney, Kidney disease, and Renal function but also has pivotal roles to play in other allied health fields. For example, advancements in Kidney disease research can have significant implications in the field of practical nursing, where professionals often care for patients suffering from various renal conditions in a multitude of settings. Comprehensive understanding of kidney disease management through research allows nurses to better assess, treat and encourage disease management and prevention strategies, ultimately improving the overall wellbeing and outcomes of their patients. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) often find these studies incredibly useful. Notably, the state of Idaho is known for its high-quality practical nursing training programs that teach students based on the latest kidney research findings. There are numerous exceptional lpn programs in Idaho that equip upcoming professionals with the knowledge derived from these research studies. By embedding the most recent research into their curriculum, these programs ensure that their graduates are well-prepared to handle the health concerns of their future patients, including kidney diseases. Incorporating the latest findings in kidney diseases and renal function can bring about significant improvements to the patient care practices and medical procedures in various healthcare divisions. As a result, the integration of research findings from Kidney International with practical healthcare fields, such as practical nursing, can be considered one of the most crucial aspects of progressive healthcare.

Top Publications

  • Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease: an update 2022.

    (2022)
    2114 Citations
  • Renal histopathological analysis of 26 postmortem findings of patients with COVID-19 in China.

    Hua Su;Ming Yang;Cheng Wan;Li Xia Yi

    (2020)
    1823 Citations
  • KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease

    (2024)
    1618 Citations
  • KDIGO 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Glomerular Diseases

    Brad H. Rovin;Sharon G. Adler;Jonathan Barratt;Frank Bridoux

    (2021)
    1388 Citations
  • KDIGO 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease.

    (2022)
    907 Citations
  • KDIGO 2020 Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Ian H. de Boer;M. Luiza Caramori;Juliana C.N. Chan;Hiddo J.L. Heerspink

    (2020)
    859 Citations
  • KDIGO 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Blood Pressure in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Alfred K. Cheung;Tara I. Chang;William C. Cushman;Susan L. Furth

    (2021)
    761 Citations
  • The Novel Coronavirus 2019 Epidemic and Kidneys

    Saraladevi Naicker;Chih-Wei Yang;Shang-Jyh Hwang;Bi-Cheng Liu

    (2020)
    745 Citations
  • Nomenclature for kidney function and disease: report of a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Consensus Conference.

    Andrew S. Levey;Kai-Uwe Eckardt;Nijsje M. Dorman;Stacy L. Christiansen

    (2020)
    660 Citations
  • Executive summary of the KDIGO 2021 Guideline for the Management of Glomerular Diseases.

    Brad H. Rovin;Sharon G. Adler;Jonathan Barratt;Frank Bridoux

    (2021)
    501 Citations

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