JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY

The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), identified by ISSN 1046-6673, is a prestigious monthly peer-reviewed journal published in the United States by the American Society of Nephrology and distributed by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. As a leading authority in the field of nephrology, JASN is indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI) and holds a top-tier standing in the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal ranking, specifically classified in the first quartile of the medical sciences category. With a 2022 impact factor of 13.6, the journal reflects its high academic impact and rigorous selection process, which is characterized by a competitive submission environment and a high rejection rate. The publication focuses on high-quality original research and clinical practice guidelines, covering a broad spectrum of topics including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis, renal transplantation, and the intersection of hypertension and renal disorders. Although the journal operates on a non-open access model, which may limit immediate full-text accessibility for some readers, it maintains an excellent academic reputation for its strict editorial standards. Consequently, JASN serves as a premier venue for scholars and clinicians seeking to disseminate influential findings and advance the state of knowledge in global nephrology.