Submit Your Research
Streamlined manuscript submission for nephrology researchers.
Begin Your Publication Journey
Nephrology Advances welcomes original research, reviews, case reports, and perspectives from researchers worldwide. Our author-friendly submission process ensures your kidney medicine research receives prompt, expert evaluation and reaches the global nephrology community through open access publication.
Before preparing your manuscript, please review our detailed Instructions for Authors to ensure your submission meets journal requirements. Manuscripts that follow formatting guidelines experience smoother processing and faster editorial decisions. Consider whether your research aligns with our scope covering all aspects of kidney health and disease, from basic science to clinical practice and healthcare delivery.
Prepare Your Manuscript
- Follow Instructions for Authors formatting
- Include all required sections and declarations
- Ensure figures and tables meet quality standards
- Complete ethical approvals documentation
- Prepare cover letter highlighting significance
Required Documents
- Main manuscript file (Word or LaTeX)
- Cover letter to Editor-in-Chief
- Figure files in high resolution
- Supplementary materials if applicable
- Completed author agreements
Author Checklist
- All authors meet ICMJE authorship criteria
- Conflicts of interest disclosed
- Funding sources acknowledged
- Data availability statement included
- References formatted correctly
Our secure online submission system guides you through the manuscript submission process, collecting required information and enabling tracking of your submission through editorial review. The system accepts various file formats and provides real-time confirmation of successful uploads.
What Happens After Submission: Within 48 hours, you will receive acknowledgment of your submission with a manuscript reference number. Our editorial team conducts initial screening for scope alignment and completeness before assigning qualified peer reviewers. Authors typically receive first decisions within 2-3 weeks of submission.
Initial Screening
Editorial assessment evaluates scope fit, completeness, and basic quality standards. Manuscripts not suitable for the journal receive rapid notification enabling submission elsewhere.
Expert Review
Qualified nephrology experts evaluate scientific rigor, methodology, clinical relevance, and presentation. Reviewers provide constructive feedback supporting manuscript improvement.
Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer recommendations, editors render decisions with clear guidance for revision when appropriate. Most manuscripts require revision before acceptance.
Post-Acceptance
Accepted manuscripts enter production with professional copyediting and typesetting. Authors review proofs before final publication and global dissemination.
Authors uncertain whether their research aligns with Nephrology Advances scope are encouraged to submit pre-submission inquiries. Provide a brief abstract summarizing your research question, methodology, and key findings. Our editorial office typically responds within 3-5 business days with guidance on submission appropriateness.
Pre-submission review helps authors avoid unnecessary effort preparing manuscripts for inappropriate venues while enabling the journal to identify promising work. Contact us at [email protected] with your inquiry.
Nephrology Advances operates on an open access model with article processing charges (APCs) covering publication costs. Fee waivers are available for authors from institutions without publishing funds or from low-income countries. Please review our Article Processing Charges page for current fees and waiver policies.
Submit Your Nephrology Research
Join our community of kidney medicine researchers advancing patient care through open access publication.
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