JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing

Aims & Scope

JOGNN is a premier resource for health care professionals committed to clinical scholarship that advances the health care of women and newborns.

With a focus on nursing practice, JOGNN addresses the latest research, practice issues, policies, opinions, and trends in the care of women, childbearing families, and newborns.

This peer-reviewed scientific and technical journal is highly respected for groundbreaking articles on important - and sometimes controversial - issues.

Articles published in JOGNN emphasize research evidence and clinical practice, building both science and clinical applications.

JOGNN seeks clinical, policy and research manuscripts on the evidence supporting current best practice as well as developing or emerging practice trends.

A balance of quantitative and qualitative research with an emphasis on biobehavioral outcome studies and intervention trials is desired.

Manuscripts are welcomed on all subjects focused on the care of women, childbearing families, and newborns.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9453

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	409

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.613

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	88

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Breastfeeding Self‐Efficacy Scale: Psychometric Assessment of the Short Form

  Citation: 598

  Authors: Cindy‐Lee

• Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration: A 1990-2000 Literature Review

  Citation: 460

  Authors: Cindy-Lee

• Variables Associated With Breastfeeding Duration

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Diane, Judith

• Pesticides and Health Risks

  Citation: 361

  Authors: Robyn C., Katie, Barbara

• LATCH:A Breastfeeding charting system and documentation Tool

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Deborah, Sheila, Patricia

• Fathers’ Thoughts on Breastfeeding and Implications for a Theory‐Based Intervention

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Kristen, Kathryn L.

• Variability in the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

  Citation: 302

  Authors: Richard J., Mary, Kathleen

• The Reliability and Validity of Birth Certificates

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Sally, Thomas R.

• Transition to Motherhood

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Antonia M.

• Scoping Review of the Mental Health of Parents of Infants in the NICU

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Ariane Thaise Frello, Gerri C., Vera, Kathleen

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