What is the Impact Factor of South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.170 (Q4) and an H-index of 13.

Who publishes South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is published by South African Medical Association. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,309 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is "SAJOG-S AFR J OBSTET" with common acronym "sajog". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #23,940Hybrid

South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Acronym:sajog

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Abbreviation (ISO):SAJOG-S AFR J OBSTET

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Identifier (ISSN):0038-2329(Print)/2305-8862(Online)

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Publisher:South African Medical Association

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.8↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.17

#23,940

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

13 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

3articles/year

45% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The SAJOG is a tri-annual, general specialist obstetrics and gynaecology journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed work in all areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, including contraception, urogynaecology, fertility, oncology and clinical practice. The journal carries original research articles, editorials, clinical practice, personal opinion, South Africa health-related news, obituaries and general correspondence.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

MedicineBiologyGeneticsInternal MedicineSurgeryPathologyPsychologyMathematicsRadiology

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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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

JCRESCI2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank123/143

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank131/143

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCRESCI	123/143	Q4
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCIESCI	131/143	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

14 year

2026Latest

IF0.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.3

Articles / Year3

Total Citations0

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year8

Total Citations3

2023

IF0

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF—

Articles / Year12

Total Citations25

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.8	—	—
2025	0.3	3	0
2024	0.4	8	3
2023	0	—	—
2022	—	12	25
2021	—	14	9
2020	—	36	94
2019	0	30	56
2018	0	26	90
2017	—	36	107
2016	—	24	162
2015	—	24	64
2014	—	37	82
2013	—	23	184

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #23,940Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1968, 1970-1972, 1999-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.17

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.40

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,309 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations15

3-Year Documents32

Citable Documents27

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 Rate50.0%

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 GynecologyQ4

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):

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

South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (acronym: sajog, abbr: SAJOG-S AFR J OBSTET, ISSN: 0038-2329) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by South African Medical Association in Cape Town. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.170 (Q4), an H-index of 13.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Tri-annual, an annual output of approximately 3 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,309 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.