Journal of Wound Management and Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Wound Management and Research (J Wound Manag Res: JWMR) is the official journal of the Korean Wound Management Society (KWMS).

As KWMS has grown into Korea's foremost representative academic organization in the field of wound management, JWMR also aims to contribute as a prominent journal befitting KWMS in the local field.

JWMR will furthermore endeavor to follow in KWMS's footsteps of international recognition, especially as a hub of wound management and research in Asia.

JWMR is published thrice per year (28th of February, 30th of June and 31th of October).

It is a peer-reviewed, open access journal serving a diverse interdisciplinary audience that publishes articles in all aspects of wound management, including prevention, maintenance, and healing.

Researchers, scholars and clinicians from all fields involving wound management and research including but not limited to surgery, dermatology, oncology, infection, nursing, physical therapy, podiatry and pharmacology are invited to submit original articles; review articles, case reports, ideas and innovations, book reviews, and letters are also welcomed.

Topics published include but are not limited to: • Basic research • Acute wounds • Surgical and non-skin wounds • Diabetic wounds • Leg wounds • Burn wounds • Pressure injuries • Oncological wounds • Tissue repair and regeneration • Wound defect reconstruction • Wound dressings • Education and training • Legal and economic implications of wound management • Examples of provision of care to wound patients

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.156

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	4

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24099

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	28

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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 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.

• Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Proliferation and Collagen Synthesis of Human Fibroblasts in Vitro

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Huiling, Jong-Phil, Rui Ken, Hyup-Woo, Seung-Kyu

• Wound Dressing Materials: The Essentials

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Hyonsurk

• The Utility of Novel Fish-Skin Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix (Kerecis) as a Wound Dressing Material

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Tae Hyung, Jun Ho, Hyun Gyo, Syeo Young

• The Microbiology of Diabetic Foot Infections in Korea

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Seung Tae, Seung-Kyu, Tae Yul, Sik, Eun-Sang

• Causes of Surgical Wound Dehiscence: A Multicenter Study

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Jeong Jin, Seok Min, Woo Jin, Hyun Gyo, Chang Yong, Syeo Young

• Efficacy of the Mobile Three-Dimensional Wound Measurement System in Pressure Ulcer Assessment

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Dongkeun, Hyungon, Jeenam, Myungchul, Soonheum, Dongin, Cheolkeun, Donghyeok

• Risk Factors of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Pseudomonas Infection in Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Korea

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Jong Seok, Seung Tae, Seung-Kyu

• A Clinical Study of Micronized Acellular Dermal Matrix Collagen Paste Application with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Seung Ki, Hwan Jun, Jun Beom, Jun Hyuk

• Wound Pain Management: The Present and the Future

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Kaehong, Shiback, Jeongsoo

• Clay Therapy in Wound Healing: A Brief Review of the Literature

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Cene, Shrinit, Suman, Shasi, Surbhi

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