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The American Society of Nephrology Peer-Reviewed Journals Retain High Impact Factor
Newswise — Washington, DC (June 16, 2016)—The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) retains a very prominent position in the field of nephrology in Impact Factor for 2015, with a score of 8.5 according to Journal Citation Reports® (JCR). This Impact Factors reflects the average annual number of citations in 2015 to articles published in a journal during 2013 and 2014. Established in 1990, the monthly JASN is the leading kidney journal in the world, read and referenced more than any other publication in the field. Physicians and scientists read the journal to learn about the latest advances in renal disease, including dialysis, transplantation, immunology, hemodynamics, bone disease, clinical nephrology, epidemiology and outcomes.JCR also reported that the society’s Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN) saw an Impact Factor increase to 4.7 for 2015. One of the most widely read and referenced kidney journals, CJASN publishes high-quality research and reviews relevant to inpatient and outpatient care of individuals with kidney disease. Physicians read CJASN to learn about the most important clinical outcomes in kidney medicine, dialysis, metabolism and critical care.
“We are very proud of these peer-reviewed publications that feature high quality articles with cutting edge information,” said Karl A. Nath, MBChB and Editor-in-Chief of JASN. “This recognition reinforces the society’s contribution to the goal of transforming kidney research through discovery and innovation to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases.”
CJASN Editor-in-Chief Gary C. Curhan, MD, ScD, FASN agrees. “Research articles, special features, and educational materials also add value and round out CJASN—a publication that many consider an essential tool for clinicians,” he said.JCR evaluates the world's leading journals, with quantifiable, statistical information based on citation data. Then compiling articles' cited references, JCR measures research influence and impact at the journal and category levels, and shows the relationship between citing and cited journals.
Since 1966, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has been leading the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases throughout the world by educating health professionals and scientists, advancing research and innovation, communicating new knowledge, and advocating for the highest quality care for patients. ASN has nearly 16,000 members representing 112 countries. For more information, please visit www.asn-online.org or contact us at 202-640-4660.
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