The Journal of Nephrology (J Nephrol) considers the publication of peer reviewed original manuscripts dealing with both clinical and laboratory investigations of relevance to the broad fields of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation.

Submission of research manuscripts covering diverse topics and problems (Original Articles) is encouraged.

However, comprehensive reviews on relevant topics (Reviews - Thorough Critical Appraisal), reports of clinical cases of special interest (Case Reports), JN Letters and brief reports on the protocols of new ongoing trials (Research Protocols) will also be considered.

Finally, the Journal will publish also articles (by invitation) in the following features: Methods and Science in Nephrology, Public Health and Preventive Nephrology, Scanned from the Bench, News and Nephrology, JN Sounding Board (Commentaries).

Although the Editors and referees make every effort to ensure the validity of published manuscripts, the final responsibility rests with the Authors, not with the Journal, its Editors, the Italian Society of Nephrology or the Publisher.

The use of published material for personal or institutional use (including reprinting, digital copies and transmission, display and web sharing) is subject to written authorization by SIN ITALIA. For permission requests, please send a request through the Journal’s web site (www.jnephrol.com).

The use of registered names, trade marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The statements and opinions contained in the articles of the Journal of Nephrology are solely those of the individual Authors and contributors and not of the Italian Society of Nephrology, the Editors or the Publisher. The appearance of advertisements in the Journal is not a warranty, endorsement or approval of the products or services advertised or of their safety. The Italian Society of Nephrology, the Editors and the Publisher disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the articles or advertisements.

This journal is indexed in:

• CURRENT CONTENTS® / CLINICAL MEDICINE
• SCISEARCH®
• RESEARCH ALERT®
• EMBASE / Excerpta Medica
• BIOSIS
• INDEX MEDICUS / MEDLINE