The Journal of Nephrology invites researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to submit high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of kidney research and patient care. To ensure an efficient, transparent, and author-friendly experience, we have outlined a step-by-step manuscript submission process below.

✦ 1. Prepare Your Manuscript

Before submission, ensure that your manuscript adheres to the journal’s:

• Formatting and structure guidelines
• Reference and citation style (Vancouver format)
• Ethical requirements, including IRB approvals and patient consent where applicable

For complete details, please refer to our Instructions for Authors page.

✦ 2. Register and Login

All submissions must be made through the Journal of Nephrology’s Online Submission System.

• New users must register an account using a valid email address.
• Registered users can log in to access their dashboard, submit new manuscripts, and track ongoing submissions.

✦ 3. Submit Your Manuscript

Follow these steps in the submission portal:

• Choose the appropriate article type (e.g., Original Research, Review, Case Report)
• Enter the title, abstract, and keywords
• Upload your main manuscript file, including figures, tables, and supplementary materials
• Provide author details, including contributions and affiliations
• Upload a cover letter summarizing the significance of the work
• Suggest potential peer reviewers (optional)
• Confirm conflict of interest disclosures and ethical compliance.

✦ 4. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, the editorial office will:

• Perform a preliminary check for completeness, formatting, scope alignment, and plagiarism
• Assign a Handling Editor for peer review if the manuscript passes the initial screening

Manuscripts that do not meet basic standards may be returned for revision or rejected at this stage.

✦ 5. Peer Review

Selected manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by independent experts. The reviewers evaluate the work for scientific rigor, originality, clarity, and relevance. Authors typically receive reviewer feedback and a decision within 4–6 weeks.

✏️ 6. Revisions and Resubmission

If revisions are required:

• Authors will receive detailed reviewer comments
• A revised manuscript along with a point-by-point response letter should be submitted
• The revised version may be sent for further peer review before final decision.

✅ 7. Acceptance and Publication

Once accepted:

• The manuscript proceeds to copyediting and typesetting
• Authors will review proofs before final publication
• The article is published online open access, with immediate visibility worldwide.

✦ 8. Post-Submission Communication

Authors will receive:

• Automated updates at each stage of the process
• Editorial office support for technical or procedural queries
• Notifications on final decision and publication status.

⚠️ Need Assistance?

For technical support or questions about your manuscript submission, please contact: editor.nephrology@sciconxjournals.com

We thank you for considering the Journal of Nephrology as a platform for your research. We are committed to providing a professional and supportive publishing experience for all contributors.