What is the Impact Factor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.516 (Q3) and an H-index of 96.

Who publishes Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,997 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology is "CLIN OBSTET GYNECOL" with common acronym "clinobgyn". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #11,546Hybrid

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

Acronym:clinobgyn

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Abbreviation (ISO):CLIN OBSTET GYNECOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0009-9201(Print)/1532-5520(Online)

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Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.516

#11,546

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

96 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate7.1%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

85articles/year

2.28% Gold OA•97.22% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Each issue of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology is a complete symposium on one or two timely topics of interest in obstetrics and gynecology. For each quarterly issue, two prominent guest editors solicit contributions on key clinical topics of interest to practicing physicians. Procedures, current clinical problems, medical and surgical treatments, and effective diagnostic aids are all carefully reviewed in original articles. The result is an instructive resource that dispenses trustworthy clinical guidance that enhances your understanding of key areas of your practice.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98.1%Biology69.4%Genetics58.7%Internal medicine43.6%Pregnancy41.3%Obstetrics39.5%Gynecology35.3%Pathology25.1%Surgery24.6%Endocrinology20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank97/143

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank81/143

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCRSCIE	97/143	Q3
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCISCIE	81/143	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year77

Total Citations2

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year79

Total Citations105

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year85

Total Citations212

2023

IF1.5

Articles / Year90

Total Citations386

2022

IF1.966

Articles / Year101

Total Citations668

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	77	2
2025	1.4	79	105
2024	1.4	85	212
2023	1.5	90	386
2022	1.966	101	668
2021	2.19	90	900
2020	1.49	95	1,011
2019	1.487	117	1,714
2018	1.331	95	3,588
2017	—	85	1,413
2016	—	95	3,014
2015	—	105	2,072

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #11,546Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1958-1963, 1965-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.516

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.25

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,997 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations412

3-Year Documents263

Citable Documents240

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate63.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Obstetrics and GynecologyQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 7.1%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology (acronym: clinobgyn, abbr: CLIN OBSTET GYNECOL, ISSN: 0009-9201) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States since 1958. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.516 (Q3), an H-index of 96.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 85 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,997 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.