What is the Impact Factor of Obstetrics and Gynecology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Obstetrics and Gynecology is 5.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

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

Yes, Obstetrics and Gynecology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.621 (Q1) and an H-index of 280.

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

Obstetrics and Gynecology is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,792 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,112Top JournalHybrid

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Acronym:ong

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Abbreviation (ISO):OBSTET GYNECOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0029-7844(Print)/1873-233X(Online)

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Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.1↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Obstetrics and Gynecology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.621

#2,112

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

280

280 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate5.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

275articles/year

17.02% Gold OA•95.72% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Obstetrics & Gynecology is the official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (the College). Popularly known as "The Green Journal," Obstetrics & Gynecology has been published since 1953. Then as is now, the goal of the journal is to promote excellence in the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynecology and closely related fields. Obstetrics & Gynecology reaches over 45,000 members and non-member subscribers.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.4%Biology79.7%Genetics68.7%Internal medicine56.8%Obstetrics51.7%Pregnancy50%Surgery37.7%Pathology35.5%Gynecology34.6%Endocrinology27%Chemistry21.7%Radiology20.4%

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

Rank10/143

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank8/143

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCRSCIE	10/143	Q1
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCISCIE	8/143	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.1

Articles / Year720

Total Citations140

2025

IF4.7

Articles / Year866

Total Citations1,408

2024

IF5.7

Articles / Year584

Total Citations2,173

2023

IF7.2

Articles / Year800

Total Citations5,649

2022

IF7.623

Articles / Year733

Total Citations6,016

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.1	720	140
2025	4.7	866	1,408
2024	5.7	584	2,173
2023	7.2	800	5,649
2022	7.623	733	6,016
2021	7.661	416	11,215
2020	5.524	1,259	22,762
2019	4.965	1,454	20,623
2018	4.982	1,410	26,279
2017	—	1,402	26,444
2016	—	1,274	21,717
2015	—	1,168	27,160

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,112Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1953-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.621

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.43

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,792 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations3,608

3-Year Documents1,059

Citable Documents841

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 Rate65.3%

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 GynecologyQ1

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: 5.3%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2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

Obstetrics and Gynecology (acronym: ong, abbr: OBSTET GYNECOL, ISSN: 0029-7844) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States since 1953. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.621 (Q1), an H-index of 280.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 275 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,792 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.