Journal of Chest Surgery

Aims & Scope

'Journal of Chest Surgery' is a professional, peer-reviewed, open access publication covering the thoracic and cardiovascular surgery and related fields.

It publishes scientific and state-of-the-art original articles aimed at improving human health in general and contributing to the treatment and prevention of thoracic and cardiovascular disease in particular.

It focuses on techniques and developments in general thoracic surgery, congenital and acquired cardiovascular surgery, thoracic and vascular trauma, and intensive care medicine.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Esophageal Cancer in Korea: Epidemiology and Treatment Patterns

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Seong Yong, Dae Joon

• Current Status of Lung Cancer and Surgery Based on Studies Using a Nationwide Database

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Dohun, Jung-Won

• Prothrombin Complex Concentrate versus Fresh Frozen Plasma in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Patricia, Jessica Hoffmann, Marina, Thamiris Dias Delfino, Jorge Eduardo, Jessica Sales, Paulo, Camila Veronica Souza, Sara

• Clinical Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures Using Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Chae-Min, Shin-Ah, Yong Jik, Sang Cjeol

• Surgical Outcomes of Cor Triatriatum Sinister: A Single-Center Experience

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Donghee, Bo Sang, Dong-Hee, Eun Seok, Tae-Jin, Chun Soo

• Varicose Veins and the Diagnosis of Chronic Venous Disease in the Lower Extremities

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Jae Ho, Seonyeong

• Surgical Treatment Outcomes of Acquired Benign Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Literature Review

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Sang Pil, Juhyun, Sung Kwang, Do Hyung

• Guidelines for the Investigation and Management of Ground Glass Nodules

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Jun Hee, Jeong In, Hyun Koo

• Surgical Outcomes of Cardiac Myxoma Resection Through Right Mini-Thoracotomy

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Changwon, Min Ho, Chee-Hoon, Mi Hee, Hyung Gon

• Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiac Surgery Practice and Outcomes

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Kirun, Neethu, Rajesh, Surya Sree Chitra, Jaya Suriya, Praveen Kerala