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Yonsei Medical Journal

Yonsei Medical Journal is a general and internal medicine journal that publishes original research across a wide range of clinical and biomedical specialties, including cardiovascular medicine, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, endocrinology, surgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics and gynecology.

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Subject Medicine, General & Internal
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0513-5796
eISSN 1976-2437
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Original articles and unsolicited review articles: KRW600,000 (USD550) per 6 printed pages or less; invited review articles: exempt; editorials, perspectives, brief communications, case reports, technical reports, and letters to the editor: KRW350,000 (USD300) per 4 printed pages or less; additional pages: KRW120,000 (USD100) per page; graphical abstract: KRW65,000 (USD50).

Submission Instructions

Yonsei Medical Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the originality of the work and disclose previous presentations, reports, or publications containing any material that appears in the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must be 5,000–8,000 words. Materials and Methods and Results sections are not required. A graphical abstract is required.
References The manuscript may include a maximum of 100 references. References must conform to NLM Style Guide. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using unparenthesized superscripts after closing punctuation, with journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus style and author names listing all authors if six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. if seven or more.
Figures & Tables The graphical abstract must be uploaded separately during online submission.
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Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the originality of the work and disclose previous presentations, reports, or publications containing material that appears in the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be organized as title page, abstract, key words, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, tables and/or illustrations, and references. Manuscript must include 3–6 key words, a graphical abstract, and author contributions on the title page.
References Original Articles may include up to 40 references. References must conform to NLM Style Guide. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, use unparenthesized superscripts after closing punctuation, abbreviate journal titles according to Index Medicus, and list all authors for six or fewer authors or the first six followed by et al. for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables Graphical abstract must be uploaded separately as a JPG (JPEG) or TIFF file during online submission. Tables should fit within a single page, figures must be cited consecutively using Arabic numerals, and legends for tables and illustrations must be typed double-spaced on a separate page.
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Brief Communication

Cover Letter Cover letter must include a statement of originality and disclose previous presentations, reports, or publications containing material that appears in the manuscript. Cover letter must state the work's originality and disclose previous presentations, reports, or publications containing any material that appears in the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required, but a fully structured abstract is not necessary. Abstract does not need to be fully structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words excluding the abstract, references, and figure/table legends. Manuscript does not require subdivisions such as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. A graphical abstract is required.
References References must conform to NLM Style Guide. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned in the text, journal titles must use Index Medicus abbreviations, and journal article references must list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. if there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Graphical abstract must be uploaded separately during online submission. Graphical abstract must be provided as a separate JPG (JPEG) or TIFF file.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover letter must include a statement of originality and disclose previous presentations, reports, or publications containing material that appears in the manuscript. Cover letter must state the work's originality and disclose any previous presentations, reports, or publications containing material that appears in the manuscript.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract does not need to be fully structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words excluding the abstract, references, and figure/table legends. Manuscript must consist of an abstract, key words, introduction, case report, discussion, and references. Manuscript must include key words.
References References must not exceed 20. References must conform to NLM Style Guide. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned in the text, use unparenthesized superscripts after closing punctuation, abbreviate journal titles according to Index Medicus, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first six followed by et al. when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables The total number of tables and figures must not exceed three.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the originality of the work and disclose previous presentations, reports, or publications containing material that appears in the manuscript.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 750 words.
References References must conform to NLM Style Guide. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using unparenthesized superscripts after closing punctuation, journal titles must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus style, and journal article references must list all authors if six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. if seven or more.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may include no more than one total table or figure.
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Recent Publications

New Perspectives on Air Pollution and Cardiac Health: from Real-Time Patient and Exposure Monitoring to Precision Cardiac Organoids

Na Ahn, Woo-Shik Kim, Jin-Bae Kim

10.3349/ymj.2025.0448
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Antibiotic Usage Patterns by the Grade of National Surgical Prophylactic Antibiotic Usage Evaluation in South Korea: A National Database Study

Choseok Yoon, Jihye Shin, Jungmi Chae, Yujeong Kim, Yeseul Kim, Dong-Sook Kim, Bongyoung Kim

10.3349/ymj.2025.0477
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Analgesic Efficacy of Ropivacaine-P407 Gel vs. Bupivacaine in Single-Port–Assisted Hysterectomy: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis

Jung Chul Kim, Yong Jae Lee, Eun Ji Nam, Sunghoon Kim, Jung-Yun Lee, Young Tae Kim, Sang Wun Kim

10.3349/ymj.2025.0393
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Enhanced Liver Fibrosis Score as a Prognostic Biomarker for Oncologic and Postoperative Outcomes after Curative Resection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Seoung Yoon Rho, Dawn Jung, Marei H. Alshandeer, Gi Hong Choi, Kyung Sik Kim, Jin Sub Choi, Dai Hoon Han

10.3349/ymj.2025.0547
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Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Very Preterm Infants Who Underwent Neonatal Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Joo Hi Kim, Sungbo Shim, Ching-yu Lin, Yoonmi Jeong, Sumin Lee, Seung Hwan Baek, Jungho Han, Hoseon Eun, Min Soo Park, In Geol Ho, Jeong Eun Shin

10.3349/ymj.2026.0399
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Revised manuscripts must be submitted within 3 months of the decision letter.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should state the originality of the work and disclose previous presentations, reports, or publications containing material that appears in the manuscript. Authors should also inform the editor of any potential overlap with other published or submitted material.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply. Original articles and unsolicited review articles cost KRW600,000 (USD550) per 6 printed pages or less. Editorials, perspectives, brief communications, case reports, technical reports, and letters to the editor cost KRW350,000 (USD300) per 4 printed pages or less. Additional pages cost KRW120,000 (USD100) per page. Invited review articles are exempt.

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Research Topics

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Asthma and respiratory diseases Bone health and osteoporosis research Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Tracheal and airway disorders Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Vasculitis and related conditions Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research MicroRNA in disease regulation

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