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Welcome to the World Journal of Nephrology

World Journal of Nephrology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of nephrology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Acute kidney injury, acute or chronic interstitial nephritis, AIDS-associated nephropathy, anuria, chronic kidney disease and related complications, CKD-MBD, diabetes insipidus, diabetic nephropathies, Fanconi syndrome, glomerular diseases, hepatorenal syndrome, hydronephrosis, hyperoxaluria, inborn or acquired errors renal tubular transport, renal hypertension, kidney cortex necrosis, cystic kidney diseases, kidney neoplasms, kidney papillary necrosis, nephritis, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, nephrosclerosis, nephrosis, perinephritis, rapid progressive glomerulonephritis, renal artery obstruction, renal nutcracker syndrome, renal tuberculosis, renal tubular acidosis, thrombotic microangiopathy, uremia, and Zellweger syndrome. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in nephrology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of nephrological science. Submit an Article >>

2026 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Ying-Yong Zhao, MD, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: zyy@nwu.edu.cn) Faculty of Life Science & Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, Shaanxi Province, China
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJN is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Reference Citation Analysis, Scopus, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database. 
Journal Metrics

The WJN’s CiteScore for 2025 is 2.5 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2025: Nephrology is 49/88.

ISSN
2220-6124 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (832), Duration of Peer Review (20 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (43 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (34 days/Mean), Accepted (56.6%/Mean), Production Time (72 days/Mean), Time to Publication (193 days/Mean), and Rejected (29.1%/Mean).
Editorial
Pranjal Kashiv, Manish Ramesh Balwani, Amit Pasari, Khushboo Saxena, Vivek B Kute 
World J Nephrol 15(2):117355. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117355
Review
Guido Gembillo, Salvatore Silipigni, Concetto Sessa, Lorenzo Lo Cicero, Luca Soraci, Annalisa Cozza, Rocco Bruccoleri, Luigi Peritore, Walter Morale, Andrea Corsonello, Antonio Bottari, Domenico Santoro 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118229. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118229
Minireviews
Julian Yaxley, Tahira Scott, Cameron Burnett, Jagadeesh Kurtkoti 
World J Nephrol 15(2):117336. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117336
Guido Gembillo, Matteo Floris, Lorenzo Lo Cicero, Giuseppe Spadaro, Luca Soraci, Domenico Santoro 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118219. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118219
Thansita Bhunyakarnjanarat, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Wiwat Chancharoenthana 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118565. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118565
Case Control Study
Enas A R Alkareemy, Nashwa M Azoz, Ghada S Abdelnaiem, Rabea A Gadelkareem, Kawsar A Saleh, Essam M Abdel Aziz 
World J Nephrol 15(2):116866. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.116866
Afnan A Almuhanna, Chittibabu Vatte, Qian Guo, Tamer S Elsalamouni, Fahd A Al-Muhanna, Ameen M Aboalrihy, Hassan A Alhabib, Mohammed F Almomen, Rudaynah A Alali, Alawi H Habara, Mohammed A Alrubaish, Kaltham M Alfalah, Cyril Cyrus, Ibrahiem Saeed Abdul-Rahman, Brendan J Keating, Amein K Al-Ali, Chan Wang 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118343. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118343
Nashwa M Azoz, Marwa A Shehata, Wael A Abbas, Rabea A Gadelkareem, Essam M Abdel Aziz 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118877. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118877
Nur Samsu, Mala Hayati, Eden Suryoiman Winoto, Hani Susianti 
World J Nephrol 15(2):120396. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.120396
Retrospective Cohort Study
Nouha Ben Mahmoud, Mouna Hamouda, Meriem Ben Salem, Manel Ben Salah, Faten Ghabi, Khouloud Hafi, Sirine Bchir, Ahmed Letaief, Habib Skhiri 
World J Nephrol 15(2):117833. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117833
Felix Pius Omullo, Thomas Kimanzi Kitheghe, Maureen Mueni Mark, Allan Kariuki Ng’ang’a, Magdalene Wanjiru Parsimei, Wambugu Charles Kanyi, Ooko Anyang’o Emma, Ismail Abdi Sheikh, Joshua Macharia Gitumu, Abel Mwangi Gakuya, Glory Kawira Gitonga, John Alex Ndung’u, Elisheba Moraa Nyaro 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118111. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118111
Subrahmanian Sathiavageesan, Abirami Krishnan, Krishnaswamy Sampathkumar, Ranjanee Muthu 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118160. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118160
Observational Study
Shuvam Roy, M R Behera, Anupma Kaul, Narayan Prasad, Dharmendra S Bhadauria, Manas R Patel, Ravi S Kushwaha, Monika Yachha, Priyank Yadav, Hira Lal 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118253. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118253
Geovanna L S Borges, Luana R Mendes, Isadora C Trombim, Cassiana R Goes, Barbara P Vogt 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118360. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118360
Prospective Study
Hiba Ghabi, Amani Smai, Syrine Tlili, Lamia Rais, Fethi Ben Hmida, Bouthaina Mesbahi, Ines Bounaouas, Ikram Mami, Yosri Messaoudi, Mouhamed Karim Zouaghi 
World J Nephrol 15(2):110379. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.110379
Mahmoud Khalil, Mina H Mahdy, Rabea A Gadelkareem, Ahmed Shahat, Mohammed A Shalaby, Mohamed A Zarzour 
World J Nephrol 15(2):116524. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.116524
Nashwa M Azoz, Noura G Nasr, Mohamad A Sobh, Ahmed Abdel-Galeel, Randa A Elzohne, Rabea A Gadelkareem, Alaa O Ahmed 
World J Nephrol 15(2):116961. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.116961
Ronke Adunni Makinde, Abiodun Olabamiji Ajose, Abiodun Kofoworola Ajeigbe, Tewogbade Adeoye Adedeji, Uvie Ufuoma Onakpoya, Olugbenga Olalekan Ojo 
World J Nephrol 15(2):117015. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117015
Sajal Gupta, Abheesh Varma Hegde, Suyog Shetty, Shreyas N Michael, Prashanth Adiga K 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118363. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118363
Rabea A Gadelkareem, Hazem T Abodief, Sahra Z Azer, Amna A Desoky, Nasreldin Mohammed 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118484. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118484
Basic Study
Uğur M Adam, Metin Alkan, Şaban C Sezen, Mustafa Kavutçu, Mustafa Arslan 
World J Nephrol 15(2):116474. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.116474
Systematic Reviews
Meta-Analysis
Case Report
Syrine Tlili, Hiba Ghabi, Ikram Mami, Fethi Ben Hmida, Lamia Rais, Mohamed Karim Zouaghi 
World J Nephrol 15(2):109420. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.109420
Gutenberg C Navarro-Zambrano, Jorge W Pozo-Obando, Rommel O Espinoza de los Monteros-Duche, Washington X Osorio-Chuquitarco, Jorge W Huertas-Garzón, Amaury León-Sosa, Henry G Cabezas-Tapia, Isabel Echevarría-Frutos 
World J Nephrol 15(2):118080. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118080
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