Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences Citation Rate 2026
1029-1857
eISSN 2413-7170
Jimma University
ET
Q1 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA Top Tier
About Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences (EJHS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Medicine (General) and Public aspects of medicine, published by Jimma University in ET and in circulation since 2016. It is catalogued under ISSN 1029-1857 (electronic ISSN 2413-7170).
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 72 days.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Medicine (General) research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 72 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 72 days.
- As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
- This journal covers Medicine (General), Public aspects of medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1029-1857 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2413-7170 |
| Publisher | Jimma University |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Established | 2016 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
| Review Speed | ~72 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences is published by Jimma University, based in Ethiopia and in publication since 2016. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.
In our subject taxonomy, Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences is classified under Medicine (General) and Public aspects of medicine.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences returns a first decision in about 72 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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