Toxicological Research

Aims & Scope

Toxicological Research is the official journal of the Korean Society of Toxicology.

The journal covers all areas of Toxicological Research of chemicals, drugs and environmental agents affecting human and animals, which in turn impact public health.

The journal’s mission is to disseminate scientific and technical information on diverse areas of toxicological research.

Contributions by toxicologists, molecular biologists, geneticists, biochemists, pharmacologists, clinical researchers and epidemiologists with a global view on public health through toxicological research are welcome.

Emphasis will be given to articles providing an understanding of the toxicological mechanisms affecting animal, human and public health.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.635

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9090

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	442

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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
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Environmental Science and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, 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.

• Air Pollution Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease

  Citation: 460

  Authors: Byeong-Jae, Bumseok, Kyuhong

• Bio-Inspired Green Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Mechanism, and Antibacterial Application

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Palaniyandi, Govindarajan Venkat, Venkadapathi, Jayabrata, Raman

• Prevalence of Mycotoxins and Their Consequences on Human Health

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Oluwadara Pelumi, Abiodun Olusola, Mulunda, Olubukola Oluranti

• Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition and Cell Invasion

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Hwa-Jin, Aree

• Cadmium Exposure and Potential Health Risk from Foods in Contaminated Area, Thailand

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Rodjana

• Terpenes from Forests and Human Health

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Kyoung Sang, Young-ran, Kyungho, Jaeseok, Jang Ho, Im-Soon

• Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Hyun-Jun, Chan Young, Kyu-Bong

• Distribution of Seven N-Nitrosamines in Food

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Jong-eun, Jung-eun, Jee-yeon, Hoonjeong

• Anti-cancer Effect and Underlying Mechanism(s) of Kaempferol, a Phytoestrogen, on the Regulation of Apoptosis in Diverse Cancer Cell Models

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Seung-Hee, Kyung-Chul

• The Role of Air Pollutants in Initiating Liver Disease

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Jong Won, Surim, Chae Woong, Kyuhong, Bumseok

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