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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences

Launched in 1985, The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences promotes clinical and scientific research in the medical sciences in Taiwan while disseminating this research to the global community. It publishes original research and review papers in all fields of medicine and related disciplines that are of topical interest to the medical profession.

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Subject Medicine, Research & Experimental
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1607-551X
eISSN 2410-8650
Invitation Only No
Cost Range An article processing charge applies for accepted and published articles.

Submission Instructions

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, disclose contributors who do not qualify as authors, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3500 words. Manuscript must include a title page, abstract, text, references, and figures and tables as appropriate. Manuscript must include 3–5 MeSH keywords, and any use of AI-generated content tools must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must not exceed 100. References must be cited as superscript numbers in consecutive order of appearance and listed numerically, with up to 6 authors named in full or the first 6 followed by 'et al.' for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate picture files, while references, table headings, tables, and figure legends must be placed in the main manuscript file. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted images, and figure and table legends must be concise but comprehensive.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, disclose contributors who do not qualify as authors, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must use the section headings Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conflict of Interest Statement, Acknowledgments, and References, with each main text section beginning on a new page. Manuscript must include 3–5 relevant keywords in alphabetical order taken from the MeSH list, and if AI-generated content tools were used, their use must be described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must be 40 or fewer. References must be cited as superscript numbers in consecutive order of appearance, listed in numerical order, include up to 6 authors in full or the first 6 followed by 'et al.' for 6 or more authors, and use MEDLINE journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate picture files, while references, table headings, tables, and figure legends must be placed in the main manuscript file. Figure legends must be concise and define all symbols, abbreviations, and units, and tables must be self-contained, editable, and accompanied by concise table legends with abbreviations defined in footnotes.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, disclose contributors who do not qualify as authors, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must include a title page, abstract, text, references, and figures and tables as appropriate. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords selected from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) list of Index Medicus.
References References must be 25 or fewer. References must use a numbered Vancouver-style system with superscript citations. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, listed in numerical order, include all authors if there are up to 6 or the first 6 followed by 'et al.' if there are 6 or more, and use MEDLINE journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate files, while references, table headings, tables, and figure legends must be included in the main manuscript file. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images, and figure and table legends must be concise but comprehensive.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, disclose contributors who do not qualify as authors, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 500 words. No keywords are required.
References Correspondence must include no more than 5 references. References must be cited as superscript numbers in order of appearance and listed numerically, with up to 6 authors named in full and 6 or more authors listed as the first 6 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include a maximum of 1 table or figure. Figures must be submitted as separate picture files, while text, references, table headings, tables, and figure legends must be placed in one file. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images, and figure legends and table legends must be concise but comprehensive.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript title, disclose contributors who do not qualify as authors, and be signed by the corresponding author.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Letter must have a title, begin with 'Dear Editor', and must not use subheadings. No keywords are required.
References References must be limited to 5 or fewer. References must be cited as superscript numbers in consecutive order of appearance and listed numerically rather than alphabetically, with up to 6 authors listed in full and 6 or more authors listed as the first 6 followed by 'et al.'
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table or figure may be included. Figures must be submitted as separate picture files, while tables, table headings, and figure legends must be included in the main manuscript file.
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Recent Publications

A Proof‐of‐Concept Study of Language‐Stratified Assessment for Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy: Integrating the Animal Naming Test and Serum IL‐6

Hsin‐Che Lin, Cheng Jen Chen, Tsung‐Han Wu, Po‐Wen Gu, Chun‐Yi Tsai, Wey‐Ran Lin, Chao‐Wei Hsu, Chun‐Yen Lin, Rong‐Nan Chien, Chien‐Hao Huang, Piero Amodio

10.1002/kjm2.70271
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The Choice Between Definitive Radiotherapy and Surgery for Cervical Cancer With Different Histology in Current Clinical Practice

Yu‐Lun Wu, Chen‐Wei Ho, Wen‐Shiung Liou, Chun‐Hao Yin, Jin‐Shuen Chen, Yao‐Shen Chen, Yu‐Wei Lin, Ju‐Chun Chien

10.1002/kjm2.70272
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Efficacy of Ultrasound‐Guided Intercostal Nerve Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Treating Postherpetic Neuralgia in Adult Patients

Jin Li, Xiang‐Yu Fang

10.1002/kjm2.70277
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Metabolic Syndrome and Dementia Risk in Older Adults: A Narrative Review

Hyojin Park, Mallika Chuansangeam, Yuan‐Han Yang

10.1002/kjm2.70276
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NETosis in the Kidney, Liver, and Lung of Mice With Cecal Ligation and Puncture‐Induced Sepsis and the Ameliorating Effects of Adipose‐Derived Stem Cell Exosomes

Shao‐Chun Wu, Tsu‐Hsiang Lu, Yi‐Chan Wu, Chia‐Wei Lin, Chia‐Wen Tsai, Ching‐Hua Hsieh

10.1002/kjm2.70273
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 8 days, median submission to acceptance is 110 days, and median acceptance to publication is 25 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It must include the manuscript title, a statement that the material has not been previously published and is not being concurrently submitted elsewhere, disclosure of contributors who do not qualify as authors, and the corresponding author’s signature. Authors may optionally include preferred or non-preferred reviewers.

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What are the publication costs?

An article processing charge applies for accepted and published articles.

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