SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF HIV MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Pioneering research to combat HIV in Southern Africa.

Introduction

SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF HIV MEDICINE, published by AOSIS, stands as a vital resource in the field of Infectious Diseases, particularly focusing on HIV medicine. With an ISSN of 1608-9693 and E-ISSN 2078-6751, this Open Access journal has been dedicated to disseminating cutting-edge research since 2001, ensuring that findings are accessible to a global audience of researchers, healthcare professionals, and students. Operating out of South Africa, the journal has earned a position in the Q3 quartile for Infectious Diseases, reflecting its commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of HIV-related issues. Its Scopus ranking, presently at #207 out of 344, further emphasizes its scholarly influence, positioning it as an essential publication within the medical community. The journal aims to foster collaboration and innovation in HIV research and practice, bridging gaps between theory and real-world application to improve health outcomes in southern Africa and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.54
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.64
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life4.20
Citing Half Life5.20
JCI0.25
Total Documents849
WOS Total Citations455
SCIMAGO Total Citations1576
SCIMAGO SELF Citations96
Scopus Journal Rank0.54
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.20
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.42
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.39

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Infectious Diseases in Medicine
Rank #207/344
Percentile 39.83
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Rank 100/132
Percentile 24.60
Quartile Q4
VIROLOGY
Rank 33/41
Percentile 20.70
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Rank 112/132
Percentile 15.15
Quartile Q4
VIROLOGY
Rank 37/41
Percentile 9.76
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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