Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

Aims & Scope

Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science (JKBNS) is the official journal of the Korean Society of Biological Nursing Science and the abbreviated title is "J Korean Biol Nurs Sci".

JKBNS is a peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote the development and dissemination of nursing knowledge in the biological nursing disciplines, focusing on the biological · physiological characteristics of subjects and the environment.

Its scope includes the latest research on theory, practice, education, and policy related to biological nursing, and specifically includes understanding of biological changes in health and disease, research methods · tools · techniques, and nursing interventions related to biological · physiological research.

It publishes topics on effective education and policy in the biological nursing.

Other topics may be published according to the decision of the Editorial Board.

Its regional focus is mainly Korea, but it welcomes submissions from researchers and nurses all over the world.

JKBNS is published quarterly in February, May, August, and November with articles in Korean with English abstracts or in English.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	25022

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	29

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.144

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	4

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Effects of Aroma inhalation on Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, Sleep, Stress, and Anxiety in Patients with Essential Hypertension

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Eun-Mi, Kyung-Sook

• The Effect of Self-Efficacy Promotion Smoking Cessation Program on the Amount of Smoking, CO, Urine Cotinine Level and Self-Efficacy for Adolescent Smokers

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Eun-Young, Seong-Hee

• Comparison of Stress Level and HPA axis Activity of Internet Game Addiction vs. Non-addiction in Adolescents

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Eun Hwa, Na Hyun

• Effects of Pressure Ulcer Classification System Education Program on Knowledge and Visual Discrimination Ability of Pressure Ulcer Classification and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis for Hospital Nurses

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Yun Jin, Seungmi

• Structural Equation Modeling on Health Status in Hospital Nurses: Based on the Theory of Salutogenesis With Bio Behavioral Approach

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Kyeong Sug, Smi, Kihye

• An Analysis of the Characteristics and Preferences Related to a Smoking Cessation Program among Smoking College Students

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Eun Kyung, Mi Ryeong

• Effects on the Laughter Score, Cortisol and Immunoglobulin of Laughter Therapy in Middle Aged Women

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Mi Youn, Hae-Sook

• Nutritional Status among Elderly Korean Women and Related Factors

  Citation: 7

  Authors: So-Hyun, Smi

• A study of Fatigue, Depression and Sleep Disorders in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Ji-Suk, Hae-Sook, Yeon-Kyung

• Effects of Laughing and Music Therapy on Depression and Activities of the Autonomic Nervous System in the Elderly with Dementia

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Kyung Suk

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