South African Journal of Botany Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0254-6299 eISSN 1727-9321 Elsevier BV ZA

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About South African Journal of Botany
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South African Journal of Botany (SAJB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, 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).

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. 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.
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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about South African Journal of Botany

South African Journal of Botany does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.721 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, South African Journal of Botany is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for South African Journal of Botany is $2750 USD.

South African Journal of Botany is published by Elsevier BV.

South African Journal of Botany shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of South African Journal of Botany is 0254-6299. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1727-9321.

South African Journal of Botany sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.72, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.721
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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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