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Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO

Seoul Kjo · South Korea

ISSN1011-8942eISSN2092-9382
SJR Q2Scopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q2+18
DOAJ Verified+15
Total43
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.572
H-Index
52
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.775
Total Works
2,047
Total Citations
25,299
2yr Mean Citedness
0.73
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Aims & Scope

The Korean Journal of Ophthalmology is a peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original reports of basic and clinical research in all fields of ophthalmology and visual science, released on the 5th day of every even month. The ultimate goal of the Korean Journal of Ophthalmology is to contribute to global health and well-being by improving the science and technology of ophthalmology and clarifying the distinctions between different regions of the world. Main features include clinical observations, new diagnostic methods, surgical techniques, treatment methods and results of clinical trials. Anyone who agrees with our aims and scope is eligible to submit a manuscript. The journal is distributed to the members of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, medical libraries, and many other institutions worldwide to promote the development of ophthalmology and academic exchanges among the Korean Ophthalmological Society members as well as international colleagues.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
12
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Korea
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
Frequencybimonthly
StatusActive
Total Publications2,047
Publisher OrgKorean Ophthalmological Society
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~12 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
National Library of KoreaScholars PortalPMC

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Seoul Kjo
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1011-8942 / 2092-9382
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
National Library of Korea, Scholars Portal, PMC
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

OphthalmologyQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Ophthalmology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Glaucoma and retinal disordersRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsCorneal surgery and disordersIntraocular Surgery and LensesRetinal and Macular Surgery
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref