What is the Impact Factor of Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation is 2.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.729 (Q2) and an H-index of 76.

Who publishes Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation is published by S. Karger AG. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,072 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation is "GYNECOL OBSTET INVES". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #7,837Hybrid

Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation

Abbreviation (ISO):GYNECOL OBSTET INVES

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Identifier (ISSN):0378-7346(Print)/1423-002X(Online)

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Publisher:S. Karger AG

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.7↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.729

#7,837

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

76 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

60articles/year

32.09% Gold OA•90.32% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This journal covers the most active and promising areas of current research in gynecology and obstetrics. Invited, well-referenced reviews by noted experts keep readers in touch with the general framework and direction of international study. Original papers report selected experimental and clinical investigations in all fields related to gynecology, obstetrics and reproduction. Short communications are published to allow immediate discussion of new data. The international and interdisciplinary character of this periodical provides an avenue to less accessible sources and to worldwide research for investigators and practitioners.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99%Gynecology69.8%Biology36.9%Genetics32.3%Internal medicine29.3%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank43/143

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank38/143

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCRSCIE	43/143	Q2
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCISCIE	38/143	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.7

Articles / Year41

Total Citations3

2025

IF2.3

Articles / Year78

Total Citations135

2024

IF2

Articles / Year83

Total Citations342

2023

IF2.1

Articles / Year64

Total Citations434

2022

IF2.729

Articles / Year61

Total Citations477

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.7	41	3
2025	2.3	78	135
2024	2	83	342
2023	2.1	64	434
2022	2.729	61	477
2021	2.031	71	737
2020	1.281	63	733
2019	1.302	60	1,056
2018	1.183	83	1,221
2017	—	78	1,348
2016	—	111	1,926
2015	—	141	2,062

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,837Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1895-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.729

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.55

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,072 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations374

3-Year Documents158

Citable Documents152

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 Rate49.3%

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 GynecologyQ2

Reproductive MedicineQ2

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: 0%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3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

Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation (abbr: GYNECOL OBSTET INVES, ISSN: 0378-7346) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by S. Karger AG in Switzerland since 1978. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.729 (Q2), an H-index of 76.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 60 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,072 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.