Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine

Aims & Scope

Aims and Scope

The Acute and Critical Care journal aims to be a leading international, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to improving the care of critically ill patients. We publish high-quality, evidence-based research with a focus on clinical studies that provide new insights or updated knowledge that can be applied in practice.

The journal covers a wide range of topics, including basic science, experimental studies, translational research, and clinical investigations related to critical illness and intensive care. We accept various types of submissions, including:

• Original research articles: Highlighting advancements in intensive care medicine.
• Review articles: Summarizing current knowledge and providing updates on key topics.
• Editorials: Offering expert opinions on relevant issues.
• Letters to the Editor: Discussing published articles or important topics.
• Images in Critical Care: Showcasing educational or clinical visual content.

We are committed to publishing peer-reviewed research that advances the science and practice of intensive care.

The journal covers both Asian regional and global issues, aiming to provide an international platform for researchers worldwide.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and 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.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. 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.

• Effect of Renin-Angiotensin System Blockage in Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Retrospective Case Control Study

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Joohae, Sun Mi, Jinwoo, Young Sik, Chang Hoon, Jae-Joon, Chul-Gyu, Young Whan, Sung Koo, Sang-Min

• Implications of Plasma Renin Activity and Plasma Aldosterone Concentration in Critically Ill Patients with Septic Shock

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Kyung Soo, Joo Han, Won Jai, Young Sam, Se Kyu, Joon, Moo Suk

• Lung Ultrasound (in the critically ill) Superior to CT: the Example of Lung Sliding

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Daniel A.

• The Complexities of Intravenous Fluid Research: Questions of Scale, Volume, and Accumulation

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Neil J, Rinaldo

• Patient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Elvira-Markela, Dimitris, Evangelia

• Utility of Volume Assessment Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: A Prospective Observational Study

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Ki Hyun, Jung-ho, Jin Ho, Su Hyun

• Blood Transfusion Strategies in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Hyoung Soo, Sunghoon

• Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II Score and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score as Predictors for Severe Trauma Patients in the Intensive Care Unit

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Min A, Kang Kook, Byungchul, Jae Jeong, Youngeun, Jihun, Jungnam, Yang Bin, Dae Sung, Gil Jae

• Serum Albumin as a Biomarker of Poor Prognosis in the Pediatric Patients in Intensive Care Unit

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Young Suh, In Suk, Min Jung, Soo Yeon, Jong Deok, Yoon Hee, Kyung Won, Myung Hyun, Kyu-Earn

• Effect of Timing of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders on the Clinical Outcome of Critically Ill Patients

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Moon Seong, Younsuck, Sang-Bum, Chae-Man, Jin Won