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Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology

Korean Society of Surgical Oncology Β· Korea, Republic of Β· Est. 2005

ISSN1738-8082eISSN2288-4084
βœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
62
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† PubMed/MEDLINE56
βœ“ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total62
Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
150
days submission β†’ published
measured Β· last 20 articles Β· accept 90d
H-Indexi
10
Total Worksi
479
Total Citationsi
853
2yr Mean Citednessi
1.06
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology (Korean J Clin Oncol, KJCO) is an official publication of the Korean Society of Surgical Oncology. KJCO serves its readers as the single most credible, authoritative resource for disseminating significant clinical oncology research. This journal aims to extend the lifespan and improve the quality of life for cancer patients through comprehensive research, not only focused on cancer treatment but also covering a broad range of cancer-related studies. Its scope includes a wide range of tumors, such as gastrointestinal, breast, head and neck cancers, soft tissue tumors, and tumors of other organs. To this end, KJCO welcomes submissions across a broad spectrum of topics within clinical oncology, including but not limited to: The journal publishes original articles, reviews, case reports, correspondences, editorials. The journal is published three times a year, in April, August, and December, and is distributed to members of the Korean Society of Surgical Oncology, medical schools, libraries, and related institutes to advance academic knowledge in clinical oncology and promote active communication between members and international societies of clinical oncology. We invite researchers and clinicians to submit their latest findings and perspectives, contributing to a vibrant, interdisciplinary dialogue that will shape the future of clinical oncology.

General Information

Country / RegionKorea, Republic of
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2005
Frequency3 times a year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications479
OA Since2014
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Timeβ€”
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
Plagiarism Detectionβœ“ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 Β· 75%
βœ…
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Korean Society of Surgical Oncology
βœ…
Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
βœ…
Is the ISSN verified?
1738-8082 / 2288-4084
βœ…
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ, PubMed
βœ…
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
βœ…
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
βœ…
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
βœ…
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
Citations received
24
47
2019
23
113
2020
23
49
2021
13
41
2022
15
37
2023
14
34
2024
18
15
2025
4
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Gastric Cancer Management and OutcomesColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsColorectal Cancer Treatments and StudiesBreast Cancer Treatment StudiesGastrointestinal Tumor Research and TreatmentMetastasis and carcinoma case studiesColorectal and Anal CarcinomasCancer Treatment and PharmacologyLegal and Regulatory AnalysisLinguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies

Frequently asked questions about Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology

Is Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 62/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology?

Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.06.

Is Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology?

The Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology (Korean J Clin Oncol, KJCO) is an official publication of the Korean Society of Surgical Oncology. KJCO serves its readers as the single most credible, authoritative resource for disseminating significant clinical oncology research. This journal aims to extend the lifespan and improve the quality of life for cancer patients through comprehensive research, not only focused on cancer treatment but also covering a broad range of cancer-related studies. Its scope includes a wide range of tumors, such as gastrointestinal, breast, head and neck cancers, soft t

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref