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Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society

Korean Astronomical Society · South Korea · Est. 1968

ISSN1225-4614eISSN1225-4614
SJR Q3WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
37
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q3+12
Total37
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.387
H-Index
29
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.352
Total Works
1,011
Total Citations
5,513
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society is a publication of the Korean Astronomical Society. We aim at promoting the original work of researchers in all branches of astronomy and astrophysics. We cover all categories of work, including observation, theory, methodology, instrumentation, software, and databases.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Korea
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1968
FrequencySix times a year
StatusActive (last: 2024)
Total Publications1,011
Publisher OrgKorean Astronomical Society
OA Since2015
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Korean Astronomical Society
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1225-4614 / 1225-4614
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

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.

Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ3
Space and Planetary ScienceQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Scopus Categories

Space and Planetary ScienceAstronomy and Astrophysics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysics and Star Formation StudiesGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaSolar and Space Plasma DynamicsAstro and Planetary ScienceAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaGamma-ray bursts and supernovaeAstrophysical Phenomena and ObservationsAstronomical Observations and Instrumentation
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref