SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY

metrics 2024

Championing the evolution of surgery since 1965.

Introduction

SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY is a pivotal publication in the field of surgery, dedicated to advancing surgical practices and education in South Africa and beyond. Published by the SA Medical Association, this journal serves as a platform for sharing innovative research, clinical studies, and advancements in surgical techniques. With an ISSN of 0038-2361 and an E-ISSN of 2078-5151, it spans a rich history from 1965 to 2024, reflecting the evolution and growth of surgical disciplines over nearly six decades. Although currently classified in Q4 for surgery based on its 2023 category quartiles, the journal continues to foster scholarly communication and contribute valuable insights, holding an important rank of 389/551 in the Scopus database within the medicine-surgery category. While it operates on a traditional access model, the journal remains committed to enhancing surgical knowledge and skills crucial for healthcare professionals and researchers, making it a valuable resource for those engaged in the surgical field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.14
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life7.70
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI0.20
Total Documents1036
WOS Total Citations389
SCIMAGO Total Citations1139
SCIMAGO SELF Citations79
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.33
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.35
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.34

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Surgery in Medicine
Rank #389/551
Percentile 29.40
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SURGERY
Rank 260/290
Percentile 10.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

SURGERY
Rank 258/290
Percentile 11.03
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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