Journal of Nephrology Advances
Advancing molecular understanding of kidney pathophysiology through rigorous mechanistic research
Journal of Nephrology Advances (JNA) (ISSN 2574-4488) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying kidney disease. Our mission is to advance the scientific understanding of renal pathophysiology by disseminating cutting-edge discoveries in disease mechanisms, biomarker identification, and cellular pathway analysis.
JNA serves as a vital platform for researchers investigating how kidney diseases develop and progress at the molecular and cellular levels. We emphasize mechanistic insight, translational pathophysiology, and the molecular basis of renal dysfunction across diverse disease states.
Our Pathophysiology Focus
Journal of Nephrology Advances concentrates exclusively on the mechanisms of kidney disease rather than clinical management. We publish research that answers fundamental questions: How do molecular pathways contribute to glomerular injury? What cellular mechanisms drive tubular dysfunction? How do genetic variants alter renal physiology? What biomarkers reflect underlying pathological processes?
Research Priorities
JNA seeks manuscripts that provide mechanistic insight into renal pathophysiology, including molecular pathway analysis, disease model development, biomarker discovery, and cellular mechanism investigation. We value studies that bridge basic science with translational potential, offering deeper understanding of how kidney diseases work at fundamental levels.
Scope Areas
Molecular mechanisms of podocyte injury, mesangial dysfunction, basement membrane alterations, and filtration barrier pathology
Transport pathway disruption, epithelial cell injury, tubular regeneration processes, and segment-specific dysfunction
Ischemia-reperfusion mechanisms, oxidative stress pathways, inflammatory cascades, and cellular death signaling
Fibrosis mechanisms, progressive nephron loss, metabolic dysregulation, and molecular drivers of disease advancement
Ion channel dysfunction, transporter defects, hormonal regulation mechanisms, and acid-base disturbance pathways
Pressure-induced cellular injury, vascular remodeling mechanisms, and molecular links between hypertension and kidney damage
Hyperglycemia-induced cellular stress, advanced glycation pathways, metabolic reprogramming, and glucose toxicity mechanisms
Monogenic disease mechanisms, variant pathogenicity, genotype-phenotype correlations, and molecular consequences of mutations
Novel molecular markers of disease processes, mechanistic biomarker validation, and pathway-specific indicators
Immune-mediated injury mechanisms, inflammatory pathway activation, autoimmune processes, and cellular immune responses
Disease model development, pathway interrogation systems, in vitro mechanisms, and translational model validation
Drug-induced injury mechanisms, toxin pathways, cellular stress responses, and molecular bases of nephrotoxic effects
Why Publish with JNA
Mechanistic Focus
JNA provides a specialized forum for researchers investigating disease mechanisms, ensuring your work reaches an audience that values pathophysiological insight over clinical applications.
Rigorous Peer Review
Expert reviewers with deep expertise in renal pathophysiology evaluate manuscripts for mechanistic rigor, experimental validity, and translational relevance.
Open Access Impact
All articles are freely accessible worldwide, maximizing visibility and accelerating the dissemination of mechanistic discoveries to the global nephrology research community.
Rapid Publication
Efficient editorial processes ensure timely publication without compromising scientific quality, getting your mechanistic insights into the literature quickly. With an acceptance rate of 52%, a first decision in 21 days, and publication within 40 days of submission, JNA offers one of the fastest turnaround times in nephrology publishing.
Publication Types
Peer Review Process
Initial Screening
Editorial team evaluates scope fit, ensuring submissions focus on mechanistic pathophysiology rather than clinical management. Initial triage completed within 3 business days of submission.
Originality Check
Manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening to verify original contribution to the mechanistic understanding of kidney disease.
Expert Review
Specialists in renal pathophysiology assess experimental design, mechanistic interpretation, and translational significance. Peer review typically completed within 14 days.
Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer recommendations, the editorial board determines acceptance, revision needs, or rejection with constructive feedback. Final decisions issued within 21 days of submission on average.
Submission Guidelines
JNA welcomes submissions that advance mechanistic understanding of kidney pathophysiology. Manuscripts should emphasize molecular mechanisms, cellular pathways, disease models, or biomarker discovery. With rapid turnaround times—21 days to first decision and 40 days from submission to publication—JNA ensures timely dissemination of your research.
- Submit via our online portal or email to [email protected]
- Follow detailed formatting requirements in our Instructions for Authors
- Include mechanism-focused abstract highlighting pathophysiological insights
- Provide detailed methods enabling experimental reproducibility
- Discuss mechanistic implications and translational potential
- Declare all funding sources and potential conflicts of interest
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards for human/animal research
Editorial Leadership
JNA is guided by an expert editorial board comprising leading researchers in renal pathophysiology, molecular nephrology, and translational kidney science. Our editors are committed to maintaining rigorous standards while supporting authors in communicating mechanistic discoveries effectively. The journal maintains a 52% acceptance rate and ensures all accepted papers are published within 10 days of final acceptance.
Submit Your Mechanistic Research
Join the global community of researchers advancing pathophysiological understanding of kidney disease. Submit your mechanistic discoveries to Journal of Nephrology Advances today and benefit from rapid peer review (21 days to first decision) and fast publication (40 days from submission).
Contact Information: For inquiries about scope, submissions, or editorial policies, contact us at [email protected]
