South African Medical Journal Citation Rate 2026
0256-9574
eISSN 2078-5135
Health and Medical Publishing Group
ZA
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About South African Medical Journal
South African Medical Journal (SAMJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child and Adolescent Health and Global Maternal and Child Health, published by Health and Medical Publishing Group in ZA, catalogued under ISSN 0256-9574 (e-ISSN 2078-5135). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.62 (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 $311 USD. OpenAlex records 7,299 works and 48,555 citations, with an h-index of 67.
South African Medical Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
South African Medical Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.62, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Child and Adolescent 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, South African Medical Journal makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $311 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in South 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 South African Medical Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for South African Medical Journal
- Budget $311 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Child and Adolescent Health, Global Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0256-9574 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2078-5135 |
| Publisher | Health and Medical Publishing Group |
| Country | South Africa |
| APC / Cost | $311 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
South African Medical Journal is published by Health and Medical Publishing Group and based in South Africa. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 311.
In our subject taxonomy, South African Medical Journal is classified under Child and Adolescent Health, Global Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses and HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions.
South African Medical Journal 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 0.622.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.622 | 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: S147026946
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