Journal profile · Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ISSN 0002-9378 · eISSN 1097-6868 · Mosby Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1920
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology: CAS Zone 1 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 7.56; hybrid open access; APC about USD 5,410; median 63 days to acceptance (121 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard; 697 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology is published by Mosby Inc. and is in Zone 1 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies, Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions and Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis, together about 27.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health and Obstetrics and Gynecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, "The Gray Journal", covers the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is directed primarily to clinicians and academic physicians involved in patient care. The Journal publishes original research, reviews, and multimedia content that advance clinical understanding and inform contemporary practice in women’s health. AJOG prioritizes work that is clinically relevant, engaging, and accessible to clinicians; manuscripts should be written clearly, framed within a clinical context, and focused on practical application.Clinical and translational research may provide insight into the pathophysiology of obstetrical and gynecological disorders and should address key issues in diagnosis, treatment, prediction, and prevention. Submissions with a strong link to clinical use and clear, evidence-based implications for patient care and future research are prioritized.The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology has two companion titles:Manuscripts with a focus on maternal-fetal medicine or high-risk pregnancy can be submitted to AJOG MFM,Manuscripts with a focus on regional reports and cross-border healthcare delivery can be submitted to the open access AJOG Global Reports.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Obstetrics & Gynecology
Editor-in-chief Catherine BradleyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 38%); most named Mainland China 3, United States 2, United Kingdom 2, Sweden 1 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesMedicine12.9%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine7.4%
- Preterm Birth and ChorioamnionitisMedicine7.1%
- Maternal and fetal healthcareMedicine6.1%
- Gestational Diabetes Research and ManagementMedicine5.5%
- Birth, Development, and HealthMedicine5.2%
- Neonatal Respiratory Health ResearchMedicine5.1%
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin PregnancyMedicine4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 7.56LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 15.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 15.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.23LetPub ·
- h-index
- 203LetPub ·
- h-index
- 385OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 31,338OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.12OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 24.86%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 285LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 95,443 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 406 | 142 | 292 |
| 2025 | 697 | 265 | 1,902 |
| 2024 | 2,186 | 1,763 | 4,768 |
| 2023 | 2,154 | 1,721 | 9,167 |
| 2022 | 931 | 545 | 11,726 |
| 2021 | 3,231 | 2,183 | 18,988 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
63 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 26 days – 126 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 5 days (121 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 72 days
- Sample
- 121 articles with submission and acceptance dates (1,293 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly hardLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 12 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 49 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 78 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 5,410 / EUR 5,060 / GBP 4,330 / JPY 671,000 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 6,140 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 250–500 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- case reportThe Journal no longer publishes Case Reports. Submissions of this sort will NOT be considered.Length not stated
- editorialCondensation page (required for all submissions except letters to the editor)Following the Title page include the Condensation page organized into sections and …Length not stated
- letterThe primary focus of AJOG's Letters-to-the-Editor section is to offer readers an opportunity to address comments or questions about an AJOG article, published w…main text ≤ 400 words · references ≤ 4
- letter to the editors and replyLetters to the Editors are limited to 3 authors, 400 words (not counting the title page or references), and 1 to 4 references.Length not stated
- letters to the editorCondensation page (required for all submissions except letters to the editor)Following the Title page include the Condensation page organized into sections and …Length not stated
- meta-analysisn-epidemiology-a-proposal-for-reporting-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-moose-group/ Systematic Reviews are limited to 5000 words of main…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- opinionactice, and research issues. A Clinical Opinion paper is limited to 3000 words of main text. Include a title page, condensation page, andmain text ≤ 3,000 words
- original researchCondensation page (required for all submissions except letters to the editor)Following the Title page include the Condensation page organized into sections and …main text ≤ 3,000 words
- reviewnd guidelines for clinical care. Expert Reviews are limited to 3500 words of main text. Include a title page, condensation page, andmain text ≤ 3,500 words
- systematic reviewCondensation page (required for all submissions except letters to the editor)Following the Title page include the Condensation page organized into sections and …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Online-only publication Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Peer review: single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Mosby Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1920
- ISSN
- 0002-9378
- Electronic ISSN
- 1097-6868
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What CAS zone is American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology is in Zone 1 of Medicine, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Obstetrics & Gynecology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.56; CiteScore 15.1, h-index 385.
How long does peer review take at American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology?
Based on the dates recorded on 121 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 63 days (interquartile range 26–126 days); authors report an average review time of about 2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 250–500 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 38%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (3), United States (2) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology open access, and what is the APC?
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 5,410.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .