Korean Journal of Adult Nursing

Aims & Scope

The Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (KJAN) is the official peer-reviewed research journal of the Korean Society of Adult Nursing.

KJAN is devoted to the dissemination of groundbreaking research on the theories, practices, and education of adult nursing.

Research on other subject areas or issues that contribute to adult nursing are published at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

The goal of KJAN is to contribute health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention, and recovery from diseases in adults by publishing research.

KJAN is published six times per year in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

It was launched in 1989.

The official title of the Journal is Korean Journal of Adult Nursing and the abbreviated title is Korean J Adult Nurs.

This Journal is indexed in SCOPUS, CINAHL, KoreaMed, Google scholar and KCI.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.253

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18475

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	100

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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.

• Related Factors of Turnover Intention among Korean Hospital Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Youngock, Jiyeon

• Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the eHealth Literacy Scale in Korea

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Sun Ju, Eunjin, Hyunju, Hee Jung, Ju Young

• Effects of Simulation on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Clinical Reasoning, and Self-confidence: A Quasi-experimental Study

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Ji Young, Eun Jung

• A Literature Review of Compassion Fatigue in Nursing

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Young-Hee, Jong-Kyung

• Perspectives on Nursing Profession for a Post-COVID-19 New Normal

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Eui Geum

• Evaluating Applicability of Maslach Burnout Inventory among University Hospitals Nurses

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Jeong-Hee, Chul-Woung

• The Relationship of Gender Role Conflict and Job Satisfaction upon Organizational Commitment in Male Nurses

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Kyoung Ju, Miyoung

• Effects of a Simulation based Clinical Reasoning Practice Program on Clinical Competence in Nursing Students

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Hea Kung, Young Sook

• Education Programs for Newly Graduated Nurses in Hospitals: A Scoping Review

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Mijung, Sujin, Inyoung

• The Scoping Review Approach to Synthesize Nursing Research Evidence

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Hyun-Ju

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