Aims & Scope

Aim

The Pakistan Journal of Kidney Diseases (PJKD) aims to provide a high-quality, peer-reviewed platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge related to nephrology, kidney diseases, dialysis, and renal transplantation. The journal seeks to support clinical practice, promote evidence-based medicine, and encourage research that improves patient outcomes within Pakistan and the global nephrology community.

Scope

PJKD publishes original and scholarly contributions covering all areas of nephrology and renal health, including but not limited to:

1. Clinical Nephrology

  • Acute kidney injury (AKI)

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

  • Glomerular diseases

  • Hypertension related to renal disorders

  • Electrolyte and acid–base disorders

2. Dialysis & Renal Replacement Therapy

  • Hemodialysis

  • Peritoneal dialysis

  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

  • Dialysis complications, quality, and safety standards

3. Kidney Transplantation

  • Pre-transplant evaluation

  • Surgical and medical transplant management

  • Immunosuppression therapies

  • Post-transplant outcomes and complications

4. Pediatric Nephrology

  • Congenital renal disorders

  • Pediatric CKD and dialysis

  • Pediatric renal transplantation

5. Basic & Experimental Research

  • Renal physiology and pathophysiology

  • Biomarkers and laboratory research

  • Experimental models of kidney diseases

6. Public Health & Preventive Nephrology

  • Epidemiology of kidney diseases

  • Screening and early detection

  • Preventive strategies and awareness programs

7. Allied Health & Multidisciplinary Aspects

  • Nutrition in kidney diseases

  • Renal nursing

  • Pharmaceutical management in nephrology

  • Health policy, healthcare systems, and renal economics

Types of Manuscripts Published

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Case Reports & Case Series

  • Editorials 

  • Letters to the Editor