African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

metrics 2024

Fostering impactful dialogue in nursing and midwifery disciplines

Introduction

Welcome to the African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, an important peer-reviewed academic platform dedicated to advancing the fields of Nursing and Midwifery in Africa and beyond. Published by UNISA PRESS, this journal boasts a strong emphasis on scholarship and innovation, helping to drive crucial research that fosters improved healthcare practices and policies across diverse populations. The journal is indexed with an impact factor that reflects its influence, categorized as Q3 in both Advanced and Specialized Nursing and Maternity and Midwifery for the year 2023. With a committed editorial board and a focus on accessibility, the African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery offers researchers and practitioners a valuable resource for staying at the forefront of evidence-based practice and developing effective nursing strategies that address local and global health challenges. The journal's dedication to upholding high standards of academic rigor while promoting open dialogue makes it an essential reading for professionals and students eager to contribute to this vital field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.20
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index12
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.09
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.00
Citing Half Life4.70
JCI0.15
Total Documents524
WOS Total Citations149
SCIMAGO Total Citations309
SCIMAGO SELF Citations47
Scopus Journal Rank0.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.66
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.60

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Advanced and Specialized Nursing in Nursing
Rank #42/63
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3
Maternity and Midwifery in Nursing
Rank #31/43
Percentile 27.91
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 172/191
Percentile 10.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 179/191
Percentile 6.28
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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