Five compelling reasons to submit to Kidney International Case Reports™
Case reports are often where progress begins. A single patient, an unexpected presentation, a practical clinical lesson that sharpens judgment and sparks discussion, ultimately leading to improved understanding and care.
With the recent launch of the ISN’s new fully open-access journal, Kidney International Case Reports™ (KICR)*, there has never been a better time to share bedside observations with the global kidney care community.
What makes KICR the right home for your case report?
- There has never been a more affordable time to publish
The ISN has removed the barrier of significant publishing costs for KICR’s launch period:
- 100% APC waiver for all authors from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026
- 50% APC discount throughout 2027
- Ongoing ISN member discounts from 2028 onward
- Additional waivers available through Research4Life
This means you can publish your case report free of charge, while benefiting from the visibility and credibility of an ISN Journal.
- Case reports capture kidney care beyond the textbook
KICR provides a vital platform for clinicians and researchers to share real-world insights that shape clinical practice. Randomized trials are essential, but they don’t capture everything clinicians face at the bedside. Case reports highlight rare conditions, unusual presentations, diagnostic dilemmas, and practical management decisions that textbooks may miss.
KICR was created specifically to showcase these real-world insights, making everyday clinical experience visible, citable, and impactful.
- Case reports strengthen clinical reasoning
A well-crafted case report doesn’t just share an outcome; it walks readers through clinical reasoning. It shows how uncertainty was managed, why decisions were made, and what could be done differently next time.
For trainees, case reports build diagnostic thinking. For experienced clinicians, they offer practical insights that can be translated immediately into improved patient outcomes. KICR’s open-access model ensures these learning moments are available to anyone, anywhere.
- 4.KICR opens the door to scholarly publishing
For many early-career nephrologists, a case report is the first step into academic publishing. KICR was intentionally designed as an accessible, supportive entry point, complementing Kidney International® and Kidney International Reports® within the ISN Journal portfolio.
With a clear focus on educational value and clinical relevance, KICR welcomes submissions from all, especially trainees, early-career nephrologists, and first-time authors, while maintaining rapid peer review and high editorial standards.
- Global kidney care needs diverse clinical voices
Every case report adds to the evidence base — but those that reflect different populations, health systems, and resource settings are especially important. By submitting to KICR, you help ensure that kidney care knowledge is shaped by real-world practice from across the globe, not just a few regions.
Your experience matters. Your case can help make kidney care literature more inclusive, relevant, and valuable for clinicians everywhere.
If you have a case that taught you something, challenged you, or changed how you practice, it’s worth sharing: Submit your case report!
