A Survey on the Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Implications for Growth and Development.

Soa Chongsonyon Chongsin Uihak

Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.

Published: October 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study evaluated the current status of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JKACAP) and proposed strategies for its improvement.
  • It used a questionnaire to gather insights from members, focusing on factors such as journal accessibility, English conversion impact, and the journal's recognition as an international publication.
  • Findings showed that while access methods and manuscript interest were positive, there is a need for better digital presence, support for authors, and efforts to achieve SCIE indexing to enhance the journal's international status.

Article Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the status of the (JKACAP) and propose measures for its growth and development.

Methods: The study was conducted using a questionnaire survey targeting members of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The six key elements analyzed were Access to the journal, Convenience following conversion to English, Recognition as an international journal and institutional achievements, Author perspectives on manuscript submission,Transition to an online-only journal, and Content and identity of the journal.

Results: The survey revealed that email notification was highly effective for Journal Accessibility, with the website and search engines also frequently being used by members. Conversion to English in 2018 initially impacted readability and submission rates, but these concerns have decreased over time. However, the Recognition of JKACAP as an international academic journal was still not on par with SCIE journals, highlighting the need for further efforts towards SCIE inclusion. Despite these challenges and limited research opportunities, there was an active intention among members to submit manuscripts. Respondents showed a notable preference for the Transition to an online-only journal. Regarding content and identity of the JKACAP, members predominantly favored review articles and perceived the journal as a research and communication platform for Korean child and adolescent psychiatrists.

Conclusion: The results indicate the need for JKACAP to enhance its digital accessibility, provide more support for domestic and international authors, and actively seek SCIE indexing. Addressing the varied content preferences of its members, improving the submission process, and transitioning to an online-only format could further its growth and solidify its position as an internationally recognized academic journal in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10568189PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.230035DOI Listing

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