SAMJ SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Exploring innovative solutions in medical science since 1945.

Introduction

SAMJ South African Medical Journal, an esteemed publication of the South African Medical Association, has been a cornerstone in the field of medical research since its inception in 1945. With a robust impact factor and classified in the Q3 category for Medicine (miscellaneous) as of 2023, the journal has cemented its place among the leading medical journals globally, currently ranking #174 out of 636 in the General Medicine category, representing the 72nd percentile on Scopus. As an Open Access journal since 2003, SAMJ ensures wide dissemination of knowledge, making crucial research readily available to a diverse audience of researchers, healthcare professionals, and students. The journal's commitment to enhancing medical understanding and practice in South Africa and beyond is reflected in its broad scope, which encompasses various domains of medical sciences. With a mission to foster educational discourse and support innovative research, SAMJ is essential for anyone engaged in advancing medical practice and policy.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.47
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index65
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.76
Influence0.49
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life8.80
Citing Half Life7.30
JCI0.36
Total Documents8492
WOS Total Citations4442
SCIMAGO Total Citations15806
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1692
Scopus Journal Rank0.47
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.87
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.10

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #174/636
Percentile 72.64
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 129/325
Percentile 60.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 143/329
Percentile 56.53
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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