Pan African Medical Journal Citation Rate 2026
1937-8688
African Field Epidemiology Network
UG
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Pan African Medical Journal
Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Global Maternal and Child Health and HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, published by African Field Epidemiology Network in UG, catalogued under ISSN 1937-8688. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.73 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $180 USD. OpenAlex records 10,702 works and 77,890 citations, with an h-index of 73.
Pan African Medical Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pan African Medical Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.73, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Global Maternal and Child Health 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Pan African Medical Journal makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $180 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Pan African Medical Journal 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 Pan African Medical Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pan African Medical Journal
- Budget $180 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Global Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1937-8688 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | African Field Epidemiology Network |
| Country | Uganda |
| APC / Cost | $180 USD |
| h-index | 74 |
| Total Works | 10,733 |
| Total Citations | 78,745 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.94 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pan African Medical Journal is published by African Field Epidemiology Network and based in Uganda. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 180.
In our subject taxonomy, Pan African Medical Journal is classified under Global Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis and Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy.
Pan African Medical Journal is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 10,733 works that have together drawn 78,745 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 74; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.732; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.94.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.732 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 430 | 196 |
| 2024 | 544 | 867 |
| 2023 | 474 | 1,503 |
| 2022 | 735 | 3,670 |
| 2021 | 829 | 5,495 |
| 2020 | 1,119 | 9,473 |
| 2019 | 805 | 7,384 |
| 2018 | 771 | 6,513 |
| 2017 | 935 | 9,117 |
| 2016 | 851 | 7,760 |
| 2015 | 1,197 | 8,735 |
| 2014 | 1,100 | 8,385 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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