Journal profile · DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Korean Journal of Orthodontics
ISSN 2234-7518 · eISSN 2005-372X · Korean Academy of Orthodonics · SOUTH KOREA · Founded 2012
Korean Journal of Orthodontics: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.75; subscription journal; median 136 days to acceptance (73 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 50 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Korean Journal of Orthodontics is published by Korean Academy of Orthodonics and is in Zone 2 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and dental development and anomalies, together about 48.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Korean Journal of Orthodontics (KJO) is an international, open access, peer reviewed journal published in January, March, May, July, September, and November each year. It was first launched in 1970 and, as the official scientific publication of Korean Association of Orthodontists, KJO aims to publish high quality clinical and scientific original research papers in all areas related to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Specifically, its interest focuses on evidence-based investigations of contemporary diagnostic procedures and treatment techniques, expanding to significant clinical reports of diverse treatment approaches. The scope of KJO covers all areas of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics including successful diagnostic procedures and treatment planning, growth and development of the face and its clinical implications, appliance designs, biomechanics, TMJ disorders and adult treatment. Specifically, its latest interest focuses on skeletal anchorage devices, orthodontic appliance and biomaterials, 3 dimensional imaging techniques utilized for dentofacial diagnosis and treatment planning, and orthognathic surgery to correct skeletal disharmony in association of orthodontic treatment.
Source: LetPub
Research area (LetPub): DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDentistry27.6%
- Temporomandibular Joint DisordersHealth Professions13.1%
- dental development and anomaliesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.2%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry7.8%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry7.1%
- Dental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDentistry5.2%
- Cleft Lip and Palate ResearchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.8%
- Craniofacial Disorders and TreatmentsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.75LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.04LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 13LetPub ·
- h-index
- 53OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 408OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.12OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.29%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 44LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,201 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| 2025 | 50 | 50 | 85 |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 290 |
| 2023 | 48 | 48 | 397 |
| 2022 | 50 | 50 | 739 |
| 2021 | 49 | 49 | 881 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
136 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 99 days – 181 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 4 days (73 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 170 days
- Sample
- 73 articles with submission and acceptance dates (85 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Korean Academy of Orthodonics
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- Korean
- Founded
- 2012
- ISSN
- 2234-7518
- Electronic ISSN
- 2005-372X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Korean Journal of Orthodontics
What CAS zone is Korean Journal of Orthodontics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Korean Journal of Orthodontics is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Korean Journal of Orthodontics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.75; CiteScore 5.2, h-index 53.
How long does peer review take at Korean Journal of Orthodontics?
Based on the dates recorded on 73 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 136 days (interquartile range 99–181 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index Korean Journal of Orthodontics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Korean Journal of Orthodontics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Korean Journal of Orthodontics open access, and what is the APC?
Korean Journal of Orthodontics is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .