J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.
2023 Oct;34(4):229-235. 10.5765/jkacap.230035.
A Survey on the Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Implications for Growth and Development
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- 1Department of Psychiatry, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea
- 2Department of Psychiatry, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- 3Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
- 4Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- 5Department of Psychiatry, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- 6Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 7Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
- KMID: 2546908
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.230035
Abstract
Objectives
This study aimed to assess the status of the Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (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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