Journal profile · Pathology
Korean Journal of Pathology
ISSN 1738-1843 · SOUTH KOREA · Bimonthly · Founded 2004
Korean Journal of Pathology: fully open access; APC about USD 175; review 6–12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 50 articles in 2025; the journal's website says it has moved to a new publisher.
The journal's website says it has moved to a new publisher: JPTM provides the electronic backup and preservation of access to the journal content in the event the journal is no longer published by archiving in PubMed Central. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, Korean Journal of Pathology's largest topics are Metastasis and carcinoma case studies, Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment and Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, together about 22.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine is an open venue for the rapid publication of major achievements in various fields of pathology, cytopathology, and biomedical and translational research. The Journal aims to share new insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human diseases and to report major advances in both experimental and clinical medicine, with a particular emphasis on translational research. The investigations of human cells and tissues using high-dimensional biology techniques such as genomics and proteomics will be given a high priority. Articles on stem cell biology are also welcome. The manuscript types include original articles, review articles, case studies, and letters to the editor.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Pathology
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 4%); most named South Korea 28, Japan 5, United States 4, Mainland China 2, Hong Kong, China 2 (52 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Metastasis and carcinoma case studiesMedicine8.4%
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine7.8%
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine6.1%
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine5.8%
- Breast Lesions and CarcinomasMedicine5.4%
- Thyroid and Parathyroid SurgeryMedicine4.7%
- Gastric Cancer Management and OutcomesMedicine4.4%
- Breast Cancer Treatment StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 75Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 51OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 507OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.44OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 99LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,837 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 54 | 1,382 |
| 2025 | 50 | 50 | 1,734 |
| 2024 | 46 | 46 | 1,783 |
| 2023 | 40 | 40 | 1,958 |
| 2022 | 44 | 44 | 1,761 |
| 2021 | 56 | 56 | 1,685 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 175 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted9
- case studiesThe manuscript types include original articles, review articles, case studies, and letters to the editor.Length not stated
- hypothesis1. Original articles The arrangement of an original article is as follows: Title Page, Abstract and Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Disc…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe manuscript types include original articles, review articles, case studies, and letters to the editor.Length not stated
- letters to the editorsThe Editors welcome brief letters (not more than two A4 pages in length) commenting on articles appearing in recent issues, on general interests for pathologist…Length not stated
- original article1. Original articles The arrangement of an original article is as follows: Title Page, Abstract and Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Disc…Length not stated
- original articles1. Original articles The arrangement of an original article is as follows: Title Page, Abstract and Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Disc…Length not stated
- review1. Original articles The arrangement of an original article is as follows: Title Page, Abstract and Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Disc…Length not stated
- review articlesThe manuscript types include original articles, review articles, case studies, and letters to the editor.Length not stated
- reviews and editorialsReviews and Editorials are normally by invitation only. Unsolicited articles are rarely considered, but if you wish to enquire further about the suitability of …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- Authorship 7) Author Contributions
JPTM participates in the CRediT standard for author contributions (https://casrai.org/credit/). The contributions of all authors must be described using the CRediT Taxonomy of author roles. For each of the categories below, please enter the initials of the authors who contributed in that category. If listing more than one author in a category, separate each set of initials with a coma. If no one c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 3) Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
A statement disclosing all relationships or interests that could have direct or potential influence on the work should be included in a separate section before the reference list. The authors will be held responsible for any false statements or failure to follow the ethical guidelines. Each author should have participated in the research and/or article preparation. All authors are responsible for …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 1) Ethical Approval
Human studies must follow the Declaration of Helsinki and be approved by an IRB or national research ethics committee Model summary
All studies on human subjects should follow the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki (1964) and the authors should provide an affirmation that the studies have been approved by the appropriate institutional review board (IRB) and/or national research ethics committee with relevant reference numbers and dates. The following statement should be included in the text at the end of the Mat…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright COPYRIGHT, LICENSING, AND ARCHIVING POLICY
All published papers become the permanent property of the Korean Society of Pathologists and the Korean Society for Cytopathology. Copyrights of all published materials are owned by the Korean Society of Pathologists and the Korean Society for Cytopathology. Permission must be obtained from the Korean Society of Pathologists and the Korean Society for Cytopathology for any commercial use of materi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review REVIEW PROCESS
Single-blind peer review Model summary
1. Peer-Review Process All papers, including those invited by the Editor, are subject to peer review. Manuscripts are reviewed by at least 2 external experts and editors. Received manuscripts will be peer-reviewed and a primary editorial decision will be sent to the authors within 2 weeks after submission. The Editor is responsible for the final decision whether the manuscript is accepted or rejec…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism 4) Redundant Publication and Plagiarism
Redundant publication is defined as "reporting (publishing or attempting to publish) substantially the same work more than once, without attribution of the original source(s)". Characteristics of reports that are substantially similar include the following: (a) "at least one of the authors must be common to all reports (if there are no common authors, it is more likely plagiarism than redundant pu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines 2. Reporting Guidelines for Specific Study Designs
For the specific study design, such as randomized control studies, studies of diagnostic accuracy, meta-analyses, observational studies, and non-randomized studies, it is recommended that the authors follow the reporting guidelines. A good source of reporting guidelines is the EQUATOR Network (http://www.equator-network.org/home/) and the United States National Institutes of Health/National Librar…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2004
- ISSN
- 1738-1843
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 60 (July 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Korean Journal of Pathology
How long does peer review take at Korean Journal of Pathology?
Authors report an average review time of 6–12 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Korean Journal of Pathology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 3–5; Reference style: Vancouver; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Korean Journal of Pathology based?
Of the 52 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (28), Japan (5) and United States (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Korean Journal of Pathology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Korean Journal of Pathology is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Korean Journal of Pathology open access, and what is the APC?
Korean Journal of Pathology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 175.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .