Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society (J Korean Neurosurg Soc) is the official journal of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, and published bimonthly (1st day of January, March, May, July, September, and November).

It launched in October 31, 1972 with Volume 1 and Number 1.

J Korean Neurosurg Soc aims to allow neurosurgeons from around the world to enrich their knowledge of patient management, education, and clinical or experimental research, and hence their professionalism.

This journal publishes Laboratory Investigations, Clinical Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Technical Notes, and Letters to the Editor.

Our field of interest involves clinical neurosurgery (cerebrovascular disease, neuro-oncology, skull base neurosurgery, spine, pediatric neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy, neuro-trauma, and peripheral nerve disease) and laboratory work in neuroscience.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Neuroscience, 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
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

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 and Neuroscience, 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 300.00 USD. 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.

• Correlation between Bone Mineral Density Measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and Hounsfield Units Measured by Diagnostic CT in Lumbar Spine

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Sungjoon, Chun Kee, So Hee, Sung Bae

• Clinical Outcomes and Complications after Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Fixed Sagittal Imbalance Patients : A Long-Term Follow-Up Data

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Seung-Jae, Seung-Chul

• Development and Growth of the Normal Cranial Vault : An Embryologic Review

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Sung-Won, Ki-Bum, Sang-Dae

• Comparison of Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Open Lumbar Microdiscectomy for Recurrent Disc Herniation

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Dong Yeob, Chan Shik, Yong, Young-Geun, Ho Jin, Sang-Ho

• Customized Cranioplasty Implants Using Three-Dimensional Printers and Polymethyl-Methacrylate Casting

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Bum-Joon, Ki-Sun, Kyung-Jae, Dong-Hyuk, Yong-Gu, Shin-Hyuk

• Endoscopic Spine Surgery

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Gun, Chetan S, Bhupesh, Priyank

• Seizures and Epilepsy following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage : Incidence and Risk Factors

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Kyu-Sun, Hyoung-Joon, Hyeong-Joong, Yong, Young-Soo, Jae-Min

• Epidemiology of Primary Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors in Korea

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Chang-Hyun, Kyu-Won, Heon, Sohee, Seung Hoon

• Genetic Syndromes Associated with Craniosynostosis

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Jung Min

• Analysis of Complications Following Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Brain Injury

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Seung Pil, Young-Je, Hee-Jin, Yeong Seob, Sang Hyung, Dae Hee