JYMS covers all fields of medical science, including clinical research, basic medical science, and medical education. JYMS is especially interested in medical education for learners of all levels, from residents and fellows to medical students. Its regional scope is primarily Korea but we welcome submissions from researchers all over the world.
⚡ 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 Published2007
Annual Volume~ 62 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications315
Publisher OrgYeungnam University College of Medicine
Yeungnam University School of Medicine and College of Medicine
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2799-8010 / 2799-8010
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
https://synapse.koreamed.org/journals/2109/, PMC
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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
2007
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.
MultidisciplinaryQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Medicine, General & Internal
Scopus Categories
Multidisciplinary
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Anesthesia and Pain ManagementShoulder Injury and TreatmentPeripheral Nerve DisordersOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyInnovations in Medical EducationOral microbiology and periodontitis researchAortic Disease and Treatment ApproachesPain Management and Opioid UseDiabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management