Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa

Aims & Scope

Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa , published on behalf of the Royal Society of South Africa since 1908, comprises a rich archive of original scientific research in and beyond South Africa.

Since 1878, when it was founded as Transactions of the South African Philosophical Society, the Journal’s strength has lain in its multi- and inter-disciplinary orientation, which is aimed at ‘promoting the improvement and diffusion of science in all its branches’ (original Charter).

Today this includes natural, physical, medical, environmental and earth sciences as well as any other topic that may be of interest or importance to the people of Africa.

Transactions publishes original research papers, review articles, special issues, feature articles, festschriften and book reviews.

While coverage emphasizes southern Africa, submissions concerning the rest of the continent are encouraged.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.263

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18038

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	111

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine and Multidisciplinary, 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.

• REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF AUSTRALIAN ACACIAS IN THE SOUTH-WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA

  Citation: 104

  Authors: S. J., A. V.

• THE OKAVANGO DELTA

  Citation: 101

  Authors: T. S., W. N.

• THE INVASIVE BIOLOGY OF THE MUSSEL<i>MYTILUS GALLOPROVINCIALIS</i>ON THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN COAST

  Citation: 96

  Authors: P. A. R., C.

• ON THE SENONIAN AMMONITE FAUNA OF PONDOLAND

  Citation: 88

  Authors: L. F.

• “Wilding the farm or farming the wild”? The evolution of scientific game ranching in South Africa from the 1960s to the present

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Jane Carruthers

• An assessment of the distribution and potential ecological impacts of invasive alien plant species in eastern Africa

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Arne, Tim, Brian W.

• MIGRATIONS AND ORIGIN OF THE CAPE FLORA

  Citation: 82

  Authors: M. R.

• THE ECOLOGY OF<i>PATELLA</i>LINNAEUS FROM THE CAPE PENINSULA, SOUTH AFRICA. 2. REPRODUCTIVE CYCLES.

  Citation: 80

  Authors: G. M.

• A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF DESICCATION, TEMPERATURE, AND SALINITY AS FACTORS CONTROLLING THE VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN INTERTIDAL MARINE GASTROPODS IN FALSE BAY, SOUTH AFRICA

  Citation: 75

  Authors: G. J.

• THE WATER AND HEAT RELATIONSHIPS OF FIDDLER CRABS (<i>Uca</i>spp.)

  Citation: 75

  Authors: E. B.

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