Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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57 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences (KJMS), is the official peer-reviewed open access publication of Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan. The journal was launched in 1985 to promote clinical and scientific research in the medical sciences in Taiwan, and to disseminate this research to the international community. It is published monthly by Wiley. KJMS aims to publish original research and review papers in all fields of medicine and related disciplines that are of topical interest to the medical profession. Authors are welcome to submit Perspectives, reviews, original articles, short communications, Correspondence and letters to the editor for consideration.
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MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL
MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisKaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences (acronym: kjms, abbr: KAOHSIUNG J MED SCI, ISSN: 1607-551X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd in Taiwan since 1996. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.836 (Q2), an H-index of 57.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 101 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,109 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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