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| The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine |
| Discipline | Internal medicine |
| Abbreviation | Korean J. Intern. Med. |
| Publisher | Korean Association of Internal Medicine |
| Country | South Korea |
| History | 1986–present |
| Frequency | Monthly |
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Korean Association of Internal Medicine that focuses on clinical and translational research in internal medicine. Established in the late 20th century, the journal serves clinicians and researchers across Asia and internationally, attracting submissions from university hospitals, research institutes, and professional societies. It publishes original research, reviews, clinical trials, case reports, and guidelines relevant to subspecialties such as cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, rheumatology, and infectious diseases.
The journal was founded during a period of rapid expansion in South Korean biomedical research, paralleling developments at Seoul National University Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Asan Medical Center, Samsung Medical Center, and Pusan National University Hospital. Early editorial leadership included faculty with ties to Korea University Medical Center, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, and Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital. Its formation echoed initiatives by organizations such as the Korean Medical Association and the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences to internationalize Korean scholarship, joining contemporaries like Journal of Korean Medical Science and Korean Journal of Pediatrics. Over time the journal aligned with global standards exemplified by publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley-Blackwell, Springer Nature, and Oxford University Press to improve indexing in services like PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
The journal's subject matter spans clinical trials and observational studies from institutions including Severance Hospital, Inje University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Hospital, and Soonchunhyang University Hospital. Subspecialty topics commonly feature guidelines and consensus statements akin to work by the American College of Physicians, European Society of Cardiology, American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, and American Society of Nephrology. It publishes methodological articles referencing standards followed by groups such as the CONSORT group, the PRISMA statement, and the Declaration of Helsinki. Clinical case series have addressed conditions seen in regions represented by Daegu Fatigue Syndrome-era studies, outbreaks documented by Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and comparative work with centers like Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic.
The editorial board comprises editors and associate editors drawn from leading Korean institutions such as Seoul National University College of Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, and international advisors from centers including Imperial College London, Harvard Medical School, University of Oxford, Karolinska Institutet, and University of Toronto. The publisher, the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, coordinates peer review, production, and distribution consistent with professional organizations like the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and standards advocated by the Committee on Publication Ethics.
The journal is indexed in major bibliographic databases such as PubMed Central, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and regional services including KoreaMed. Inclusion in indexing platforms facilitates literature searches alongside journals like The Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, BMJ, and specialty titles such as Circulation, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and Kidney International.
The journal's impact has been assessed via citation metrics reported in databases maintained by Clarivate Analytics and Elsevier; comparative influence is often discussed relative to established journals like Annals of Internal Medicine and Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reception among clinicians and researchers in institutions including Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Hanyang University Medical Center, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, and Ulsan University Hospital reflects appreciation for regional data, guideline dissemination, and clinical case reporting. The journal has been cited in consensus documents and guideline adaptations by professional societies such as the Korean Society of Cardiology, Korean Association for the Study of the Liver, and Korean Diabetes Association.
The journal follows open access policies consistent with mandates from funders like the National Research Foundation of Korea and international bodies such as the Wellcome Trust and National Institutes of Health. Submission guidelines adhere to ethical frameworks promoted by the World Health Organization, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the Committee on Publication Ethics. Peer review is typically single- or double-blind, with editors drawn from member institutions of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine. The journal accepts original manuscripts, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, and case reports, and it publishes corrections and retractions in line with COPE recommendations.
Noteworthy publications have included multicenter clinical trials and epidemiological studies involving cohorts from Gangnam Severance Hospital, Ajou University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, and collaborations with international centers such as Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Contributions have influenced practice in areas tied to societies like the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, Korean Society of Nephrology, Korean Endocrine Society, and Korean Rheumatism Association. The journal has also published guideline summaries and position papers comparable to efforts by the American College of Cardiology, European Association for the Study of the Liver, and Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Category:Medical journals Category:Academic journals published in South Korea Category:Internal medicine journals