Journal of the Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing is the official journal of the Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.

It was launched in 1994, and the acronym of the Journal of the Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing is J.

Korean Fund.

Nurs.

The aim is to publish research results that address the fields of theory, practice and education of Fundamentals of Nursing.

Publications can be in the form of reviews, original articles and case type, and other related articles can be published following a decision by the editing committee.

This journal is published 4 times a year (February, May, August, and November).

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.233

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19393

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	95

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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 Nursing, 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.

• Impact of Health Literacy on Disease-related Knowledge and Adherence to Self-care in Patients with Hypertension

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Youn-Jung, Eun-Kyeung

• Professional Self-Concept, Critical Thinking Disposition and Clinical Competence in Nursing Students

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Kyung-Ah, Bok-Hee

• Development of Resilience Scale for Nurses

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Mi Mi, Jee-Won

• Mediation Effects of Self-Efficacy between Academic Stress and College Adjustment in First Year Nursing Students

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Hyo-Jin, Eun-Joo

• Influence of Communication Competence and Burnout on Nursing Performance of Intensive Care Units Nurses

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Youn-Jung, Youn A, Kyoung Nan, Seong Sook, Young-Su

• Effects of a Standardized Patient Simulation Program for Nursing Students on Nursing Competence, Communication Skill, Self-efficacy and Critical Thinking Ability for Blood Transfusion*

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Ga Eul, Kyeong-Yae, Hee-Ju

• Factors Associated with Intention to receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Undergraduate Women: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Kyu Eun

• Effects of Simulation-based Education Combined Team-based Learning on Self-directed Learning, Communication Skills, Nursing Performance Confidence and Team Efficacy in Nursing Students

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Ko, Kim

• Effects of Emotional Labor, Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on Job Stress in Clinical Nurses

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Joo Hyun, Yong-Mi, Hye Young, Hyun Sim, Su Jin, Sue Young, Hye Jin, Hye Kyung, Eun Mi, Hyun Jung

• Metacognition, Learning Flow and Problem Solving Ability in Nursing Simulation Learning

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Yun-Jeong, Hee-Young

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