About the journal
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Aims and scope
GCND | Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Dialysis is dedicated to advancing the scientific and clinical knowledge in nephrology, dialysis, and kidney transplantation. The principal mission of the journal is to provide a high-impact platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, fostering dialogue between researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals worldwide. By bridging fundamental research, clinical practice, and technological innovation, the journal aims to improve patient care and outcomes in kidney disease management. The journal covers a wide spectrum of nephrology-related topics, with a particular focus on dialysis therapies, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and kidney transplantation. We are especially interested in original studies that explore emerging therapeutic strategies, novel dialysis technologies, and advances in immunosuppression. Additionally, we aim to highlight interdisciplinary perspectives by integrating research from nephrologists, transplant specialists, bioengineers, and digital health experts.
A distinctive feature of the Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Dialysis is its commitment to inclusivity. In addition to research from physicians and scientists, we actively encourage submissions from nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and patient associations involved in nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation. Their perspectives are crucial in shaping a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to kidney care. With its vision of supporting a multi-professional approach to nephrology, GCND has established itself as a point of exchange with important national associations of operators (SIAN) and patients (AIRP, AIAF, ANED) with whom there is a constructive collaboration.
To strengthen its global reach, the journal strongly encourages manuscript submissions in English to maximize international accessibility and collaboration. However, submissions in Italian will also be considered for publication, ensuring the inclusion of valuable research from the national nephrology community.
The journal adopts a single anonymized peer-review process, which means that reviewer identity is not made visible to authors, author identity is visible to reviewers, reviewer and author identity are visible to the editors..Full details on the peer review process and editorial policies can be found here. By upholding the highest standards of peer review, methodological rigor, and ethical integrity, Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Dialysis aspires to be a leading reference for nephrology research, fostering innovation and improving patient outcomes worldwide.
GCND publishes new articles as soon as they receive final approval from the authors and are assigned page numbers (online first, as customary now for scientific journals) and then collected in an issue, to guarantee rapid publication times and a timely content availability for its indexing databases. Authors retain the copyright of their article published are free to reproduce and disseminate their work. Full details can be found here.
Articles published by GCND are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers. Full information on the open access policy can be found here.
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