South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Aims & Scope

The SAJOG is a tri-annual, general specialist obstetrics and gynaecology journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed work in all areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, including contraception, urogynaecology, fertility, oncology and clinical practice.

The journal carries original research articles, editorials, clinical practice, personal opinion, South Africa health-related news, obituaries and general correspondence.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 7,500.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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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.

• Obstetric and perinatal outcome in teenage pregnancies

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Sofiah, Sajaratulnisah, Nuguelis, Jamiyah

• A prospective study on the impact of waiting times for radiotherapy for cervical cancer at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

  Citation: 11

  Authors: K N, J A, R

• Anterior vaginal prolapse repair: A randomised trial of traditional anterior colporrhaphy and self-tailored mesh repair

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Bindiya, Neelam B, Amita, Kiran, Sandhya

• Female genital mutilation/cutting: Knowledge, practice and experiences of secondary school teachers in North Central Nigeria

  Citation: 8

  Authors: A S, A A, O R, M A, K T, I P

• Pregnancy outcomes in super-obese women – an even bigger problem? A prospective cohort study

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Marina, Johannes L, Justin, David R

• Validation of the King’s Health Questionnaire for South Africa in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa

  Citation: 7

  Authors: L, J A, P S

• Attitudes towards and knowledge about intrauterine contraceptive devices among women in the reproductive age group in a resource-constrained setting

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Pierre, Thinagrin Dhasarathun

• Safe caesarean sections in South Africa: Is internship training sufficient?

  Citation: 6

  Authors: L, D G, N

• Prevention of cervical cancer - how long before we get it right?

  Citation: 6

  Authors: L C

• Avoidable factors associated with pregnant and postpartum patients admitted to two intensive care units in South Africa

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Nnabuike Chibuoke, Jagidesa, Richard P, Fathima, Polycarpe N