Journal profile · OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia
ISSN 0210-573X · eISSN 1578-9349 · Elsevier
Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,330; review about 182 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 26 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Uterine Myomas and Treatments, Endometriosis Research and Treatment and Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment, together about 24.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Obstetrics and Gynecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Early detection of gynaecological conditions (by cytological testing and endometrial aspiration), optimised family planning methods, and sterility and infertility treatments are the fundamental areas of modern-day gynaecology. In obstetrics, the development of ever-more sophisticated pregnancy monitoring techniques has redefined the comprehensive level of mother-baby care, bringing a genuine scientific discipline to this setting. Clínica e Investigación en Ginecología y Obstetricia, in its various forms (Originals, Joint reviews, Case reports/iconography, etc.), brings together all the latest advances, making it the best source of up-to-date information for specialists or physicians training in this field. The journal accepts articles un Spanish and English.La detección precoz de las enfermedades ginecológicas (mediante estudios citológicos y de aspirados endometriales), la optimización de los métodos de planificación familiar y el tratamiento de la esterilidad y la infertilidad configuran las áreas de interés de la ginecología de vanguardia. En la obstetricia, la disponibilidad de métodos de estudio cada día más sofisticados ha permitido redefinir la vigilancia del embarazo como una atención integral al binomio madre-hijo, proporcionando a la obstetricia una dimensión de auténtica disciplina científica. Clínica e Investigación en Ginecología y Obstetricia, en sus diversas secciones (Originales, Revisión de conjunto, Casos clínicos/iconografías, etc.), recoge puntualmente los adelantos de la especialidad, constituyendo el mejor medio de información actualizada del especialista y del médico que se está formando en la especialidad. La revista acepta artículos en español e inglés.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Francisco Carmona HerreraPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 71, United States 2, Mexico 2, Peru 2, Israel 1 (80 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Uterine Myomas and TreatmentsMedicine9.9%
- Endometriosis Research and TreatmentMedicine7.9%
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentMedicine7.1%
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesMedicine6%
- Maternal and fetal healthcareMedicine5.5%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine4.4%
- Gynecological conditions and treatmentsMedicine4.3%
- Prenatal Screening and DiagnosticsMedicine4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 0.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.12LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.85%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 26LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,478 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | 50 | 7 | 15 |
| 2023 | 57 | 9 | 26 |
| 2022 | 45 | 4 | 26 |
| 2021 | 65 | 5 | 46 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
182 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 41 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 92 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 182 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher 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 2,330 / EUR 2,130 / GBP 1,870 / JPY 288,990 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,540 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- letters to the editorAny article submitted to this journal must follow the guidelines outlined in the "Ethics and Policies" section of this author’s guide. It is essential to consul…main text ≤ 700 words · references ≤ 5
- original articleThese will be original studies that offer novel information, of very broad interest to national and international scientific communities, whose specific data ha…main text ≤ 3,000 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · figures and tables ≤ 6 · references ≤ 30
- reviewAny article submitted to this journal must follow the guidelines outlined in the "Ethics and Policies" section of this author’s guide. It is essential to consul…main text ≤ 4,000 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · figures and tables ≤ 6
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
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
This journal follows a double 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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0210-573X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1578-9349
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia
What CAS zone is Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Obstetrics & Gynecology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.2; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 0.3, h-index 7.
How long does peer review take at Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia?
The publisher reports about 182 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. 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 Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia based?
Of the 80 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (71), United States (2) and Mexico (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia open access, and what is the APC?
Clinica e Investigacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,330.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .