The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi

Aims & Scope

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology is an official publication of the Korean Society of Gastroenterology.

The journal aims to deliver up-to-date and authoritative coverage of both clinical and basic-translational gastroenterology.

The editorial board calls for the articles that originate from worldwide research or clinical study groups and the publication is determined by the editors and reviewers who are the experts in the specific field of gastroenterology.

The categories of articles include editorials, original articles, case reports, review articles, image of the month, research update and brief summary of practice guideline in the field of gastroenterology.

Subjects include: -Cancer- Colon and small bowel- Diagnosis and screening- Endoscopy- Epidemiology- Esophagus- Functional gastrointestinal disorders- Gut microbiota- Infection- Inflammatory bowel disease- Liver- Nutrition/Obesity- Pancreas and biliary tract- Pathology- Pediatrics- Physiology- Prevention- Stomach- Therapy

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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, 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
• License

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, 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 10,000.00 KRW. 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.

• Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>Infection in Korea, 2013 Revised Edition

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Sang Gyun, Hye-Kyung, Hang Lak, Jae Young, Hyuk, Chan Gyoo, Woon Geon, Ein Soon, Yong Chan

• Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Helicobacter pylori Infection in Korea

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Nayoung, Jae J, Yon Ho, Hyun Soo, Jin Il, In-Sik

• Effects of Probiotics on Gut Microbiota in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Mahdi, Rahebeh Shaker, Ahad, Lida, Hossein, Maryam

• Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug and Aspirin-induced Peptic Ulcer Disease

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Young Kwang, Nayoung

• Regional Difference of Antibiotic Resistance of<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>Strains in Korea

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Jae Yeon, Nayoung, Sung Jung, Gwang Ho, Gwang Ha, Jung Mogg, Ryoung Hee, Hong Bin, Dong Ho, Hyun Chae, In Sung

• Role of Gut Microbiota in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications: Novel Insights and Potential Intervention Strategies

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Birhanu, Ketsela, Belete

• Gastric Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Il Ju

• Timing of Cholecystectomy after Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Woohyun, Dong-Eun

• Liver Dysfunction in Sepsis

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Tae Suk, Dae Hee

• Updated Guidelines 2012 for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Hye-Kyung, Su Jin, Yunju, Seong Woo, Yu Kyung, Kwang Jae, Joon Seong, Hyo Jin, Ein Soon, Sun Hee, Sang-Uk