Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Invited Paper

Analysis of Research Topics and Trends in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing to Improve Its International Influence: Yu, Soyoung , Kim, Jeung-Im , Park, Jin-Hee , Jang, Sun Joo , Suh, Eunyoung E. , Song, Ju-Eun , Im, YeoJin; J Korean Acad Nurs 2020;50(4):501-512. Published online August 31, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.20167

Abstract PDF: Purpose
The purpose of this study was to analyze articles published in the Journal of the Korean Academy of Nursing (JKAN) between 2010 and 2019, along with those published in three international nursing journals, to improve JKAN’s international reputation.
Methods
The overall characteristics of JKAN’s published papers and keywords, study participants, types of nursing interventions and dependent variables, citations, and cited journals were analyzed. Additionally, the keywords and study designs, publication-related characteristics, journal impact factors (JIF), and Eigenfactor scores of International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS), International Nursing Review (INR), Nursing & Health Sciences (NHS), and JKAN were analyzed and compared.
Results
Among the four journals, JKAN’s score was the lowest in both the journal impact factor and Eigenfactor score. In particular, while the JIF of INR and NHS has been continuously increasing; JKAN’s JIF has remained static for almost 10 years. The journals which had cited JKAN and those which JKAN had cited were mainly published in Korean.
Conclusion
JKAN still has a low IF and a low ranking among Social Citation Index (E) journals during the past 10 years, as compared to that of four international journals. To enhance JKAN’s status as an international journal, it is necessary to consider publishing it in English and to continuously improve the conditions of other publications.

Original Article

Analysis of Research Papers Published in the Journal of the Korean Academy of Nursing-Focused on Research Trends, Intervention Studies, and Level of Evidence in the Research: Hyun-Sook Shin, Myung-Sun Hyun, Mi-Ok Ku, Myung-Ok Cho, Sook-Young Kim, Jea-Sim Jeong, Geum-Hee Jeong, Gyeong-Ae Seomoon, Youn-Jung Son; J Korean Acad Nurs 2010;40(1):139-149. Published online February 28, 2010; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.1.139

Abstract PDF: Purpose
This study aimed was done to analyze recent trends in nursing research published in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing by focusing on the content of nursing interventions and their level of evidence.
Methods
A total of 209 studies published between 2007 and 2008 were reviewed using analysis criteria developed by the researchers.
Results
The number of quantitative studies was greater than that of qualitative studies. There was a slight increase in the number of qualitative studies and studies including elderly populations, which reflects the recent population trend in Korea. More randomized controlled trials with a low risk of bias were needed to support more evidence-based nursing practice. Concerning the low rate of ethical consideration, stricter application of research ethics needs to be encouraged.
Conclusion
The findings of this study suggest the recent trends in nursing research and the direction of nursing research and review in the Journal.

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