South African Journal of Botany Citation Rate 2026
0254-6299
eISSN 1727-9321
Elsevier BV
ZA
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About South African Journal of Botany
South African Journal of Botany (SAJB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, published by Elsevier BV in ZA, catalogued under ISSN 0254-6299 (e-ISSN 1727-9321). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.72 (Q2 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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$2750 USD). OpenAlex records 10,127 works and 152,293 citations, with an h-index of 115.
South African Journal of Botany Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
South African Journal of Botany has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.72, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies 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.
South African Journal of Botany operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in South African Journal of Botany 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 South African Journal of Botany against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for South African Journal of Botany
- Budget $2750 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0254-6299 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1727-9321 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | South Africa |
| APC / Cost | $2750 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
South African Journal of Botany is published by Elsevier BV and based in South Africa. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2750.
In our subject taxonomy, South African Journal of Botany is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies and Plant Diversity and Evolution.
South African Journal of Botany is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.721.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.721 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S31493525
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