Journal of Korean Medical Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Korean Medical Science (JKMS) is an international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal of medicine published weekly in English.

The Journal’s publisher is the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences (KAMS), Korean Medical Association (KMA).

JKMS aims to publish evidence-based, scientific research articles from various disciplines of the medical sciences.

The Journal welcomes articles of general interest to medical researchers especially when they contain original information.

Articles on the clinical evaluation of drugs and other therapies, epidemiologic studies of the general population, studies on pathogenic organisms and toxic materials, and the toxicities and adverse effects of therapeutics are welcome.

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
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

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 requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 900,000.00 KRW. Learn more.

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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.

• Towards Actualizing the Value Potential of Korea Health Insurance Review and Assessment (HIRA) Data as a Resource for Health Research: Strengths, Limitations, Applications, and Strategies for Optimal Use of HIRA Data

  Citation: 585

  Authors: Jee-Ae, Seokjun, Log-Young, Dong-Sook

• Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery-Dementia Version (SNSB-D): A Useful Tool for Assessing and Monitoring Cognitive Impairments in Dementia Patients

  Citation: 413

  Authors: Hyun-Jung, Juhee, Aram, Byung Hwa, Mee Kyung, Sang Won, Duk L.

• Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative RT-PCR

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Jaegyun, Seunghyun, Hyun-Young, Moon Jung, Yu Min, Wang Jun, Kang-Won, Yu Min, Baeckseung, Sang-Joon

• Prevalence and Duration of Acute Loss of Smell or Taste in COVID-19 Patients

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Yonghyun, Pokkee, Seonggu, Shin-Woo

• Chemistry and Cancer Preventing Activities of Ginseng Saponins and Some Related Triterpenoid Compounds

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Shoji

• Real-world Evidence versus Randomized Controlled Trial: Clinical Research Based on Electronic Medical Records

  Citation: 302

  Authors: Hun-Sung, Suehyun, Ju Han

• The First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Imported into Korea from Wuhan, China: Implication for Infection Prevention and Control Measures

  Citation: 290

  Authors: Jin Yong, Pyoeng Gyun, Yoonju, Kyung Joong, Jinsil, So Jeong, Ji Hye, Hye Kyoung, Myoung-don

• Report on the Epidemiological Features of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak in the Republic of Korea from January 19 to March 2, 2020

  Citation: 283

  Authors:

• Brief Introduction of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Taik Koo

• Use of Convalescent Plasma Therapy in Two COVID-19 Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Korea

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Jin Young, Yujin, Su Hwan, Yunsuk, Jong Hoon, Yae Jee, Su Jin, Jung Ho, Nam Su, Joon-Sup, Juhye, Mi Young, Bum Sik, Young Sam, Hyukmin, Dongeun, Hyun Ok, Sinyoung, Jun Yong