Kidney International Journal Citation Rate 2026
0085-2538
eISSN 1523-1755
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Kidney International
Kidney International (KI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Acute Kidney Injury Research and Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0085-2538 (e-ISSN 1523-1755). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.65 (Q1 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 ~$3200 USD). OpenAlex records 25,336 works and 1,526,613 citations, with an h-index of 390.
Kidney International Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Kidney International has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.65, placing it in the Q1 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.
Kidney International operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Kidney International 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 Kidney International against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Kidney International
- Budget $3200 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) | 0085-2538 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1523-1755 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3200 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Kidney International is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3200.
In our subject taxonomy, Kidney International is classified under Acute Kidney Injury Research, Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes, Dialysis and Renal Disease Management and Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments.
Kidney International 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 11.648.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.648 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S97303050
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