Yonsei Medical Journal

Aims & Scope

The goal of the Yonsei Medical Journal (YMJ) is to publish high quality manuscripts dedicated to clinical or basic research.

Any authors affiliated with an accredited biomedical institution may submit manuscripts of original articles, review articles, case reports, brief communications, and letters to the Editor.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
• Medline
• PubMed
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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 700.00 USD. 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.

• Cytotoxic Potential of Silver Nanoparticles

  Citation: 372

  Authors: Tianlu, Liming, Qiang, Chunying

• NOD-Like Receptors in Infection, Immunity, and Diseases

  Citation: 371

  Authors: Young Keun, Jeon-Soo, Moon H.

• Antioxidant Effects of Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Gulizar

• The HLA System: Genetics, Immunology, Clinical Testing, and Clinical Implications

  Citation: 350

  Authors: Sung Yoon

• The Reliability and Validity of Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Present and Lifetime Version- Korean Version (K-SADS-PL-K)

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Young Shin, Keun Ah, Boong Nyun, Soon Ah, Hee Jeong, Jae Won, Soo Churl, Dong Hyang, Myeong Ok, Yu Kyoung, Joo Sun, Yun Joo, Keith, Bennett

• Molecular Targets of Dietary Polyphenols with Anti-inflammatory Properties

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Joo-Heon, Seung Joon

• Clinical manifestations of BehÇet's disease: an analysis of 2147 patients

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Aysel, Ayse, Umit

• SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Jun Yong, Davey M.

• An Update of the Defensive Barrier Function of Skin

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Seung Hun, Se Kyoo, Sung Ku

• Epidemiological features of Adamantiades-BehÇet's disease in Germany and in Europe

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Christos C, Ina, Djalil, Wilhelm, Peter K, Falk R, Wolfgang, Rudolf, Uwe, Ehrhardt, Rolf, Helmut, Harald P, Erhard, Klaus, Thomas, Constantin E