We are delighted to announce that BMC Nephrology is celebrating its 20th year of publishing. As the first open access journal in the field of nephrology, we continue to grow in both size and reputation. We would like to thank all of our editors, authors and reviewers for their enormous contribution and support over the past twenty years.
To mark the 20th anniversary, join our celebrations by browsing through the journal’s milestone achievements and highlighted articles/thematic series.
11 March 2021 marks World Kidney Day, BMC Nephrology Blog Editor Dr. Su Thavarajah tells us more about this year's theme and how the nephrology community can empower individuals with kidney disease and encourage life participation. Read Su's blog here.
We are currently recruiting Editorial Board Members to join our international team of academic editors. Diversity in all forms will be a driving factor when selecting an individual to serve in this capacity. Please find more information, including how to apply, by clicking the link above.
BMC Nephrology is committed to supporting the global response to COVID-19 by enabling free access to the latest available research, evidence, and data. Read all of our SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 articles here.
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BMC Nephrology is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of kidney and associated disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
Cell Biology and transport physiology
Critical care nephrology (accepting submissions)
Epidemiology and health outcomes
Geriatric and palliative nephrology (accepting submissions)
Hypertension, hemodynamics and vascular regulation
Hayley Henderson, BMC
The Renal Association is the professional body for nephrologists and renal scientists based in the UK, and is active in promoting and disseminating research that may ultimately improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease. The objectives of the Association are: to advance, collate and disseminate knowledge of renal structure and function; to seek means for the prevention and treatment of renal disorders; to deal with any matters concerning the welfare of patients with renal diseases and the organization of services for their relief. Members of The Renal Association will receive a discount on BMC Nephrology's article-processing charge when they provide a discount code (which members can obtain by contacting the society) during the submission process.
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BMC Nephrology is affiliated with The Renal Association
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time. Thank you.
Speed
81 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
62 days to first decision for all manuscripts
191 days from submission to acceptance
15 days from acceptance to publication
Citation Impact
1.913 - 2-year Impact Factor
2.308 - 5-year Impact Factor
0.953 - Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)
0.794 - SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
Usage
1,703,658 downloads
1,776 Altmetric mentions