American Journal of Kidney Diseases Citation Rate 2026
0272-6386
eISSN 1523-6838
Elsevier BV
US
Q3 Quartile
About American Journal of Kidney Diseases
American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Acute Kidney Injury Research and Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0272-6386 (e-ISSN 1523-6838). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.30 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3700 USD). OpenAlex records 25,106 works and 741,545 citations, with an h-index of 293.
American Journal of Kidney Diseases Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Kidney Diseases has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.30, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Acute Kidney Injury Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Journal of Kidney Diseases operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Kidney Diseases should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Journal of Kidney Diseases against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Journal of Kidney Diseases
- Budget $3700 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Acute Kidney Injury Research, Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes, Dialysis and Renal Disease Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0272-6386 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1523-6838 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3700 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Kidney Diseases is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3700.
In our subject taxonomy, American Journal of Kidney Diseases is classified under Acute Kidney Injury Research, Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes, Dialysis and Renal Disease Management and Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies.
American Journal of Kidney Diseases is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.301.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.301 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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