Journal profile · Medicine-Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction
ISSN 2468-7847 · Elsevier BV · FRANCE
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.51; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,360; median 123 days to acceptance (105 articles, last 24 months); 166 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction is published by Elsevier BV 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 Endometriosis Research and Treatment, Gynecological conditions and treatments and Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions, together about 21.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Obstetrics and Gynecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction publishes monthly, in English, peer-reviewed research papers and techniques in the fields of Gynecology (Surgery, Gynecological urology, Gynecological oncology, Gynecological endocrinology…), Obstetrics, Prenatal Diagnosis, Fertility and Human Reproduction: (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, letters to the editor and guidelines.Original works include clinical, epidemiological, translational investigations or equipment reports. Reviews include narrative reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses.The journal encourages the submission of technical notes, especially those supported by videos. Exceptionally, case reports may be submitted if they demonstrate strong clinical involvement and are accompanied by a mini-review and high-quality illustrations.J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod is indexed in the main international databases and is accessible worldwide through the ScienceDirect and ClinicalKey platforms.Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction is the official Academic publication of the French College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Collège National des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens Français / CNGOF).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editor-in-chief Olivier GraesslinPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named France 29 (29 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Endometriosis Research and TreatmentMedicine7.3%
- Gynecological conditions and treatmentsMedicine7%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine7%
- Uterine Myomas and TreatmentsMedicine6.3%
- Ovarian function and disordersMedicine6.2%
- Maternal and fetal healthcareMedicine6.1%
- Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMedicine5.5%
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer TreatmentsMedicine4.8%
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)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 1.51LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.64LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.95LetPub ·
- h-index
- 45OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 531OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.28OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 28.09%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 120LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,873 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 166 | 65 | 17 |
| 2025 | 166 | 71 | 186 |
| 2024 | 144 | 75 | 404 |
| 2023 | 156 | 87 | 670 |
| 2022 | 198 | 97 | 1,204 |
| 2021 | 230 | 91 | 2,329 |
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
123 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 71 days – 181 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (105 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 125 days
- Sample
- 105 articles with submission and acceptance dates (354 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
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 92 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 3,360 / EUR 3,060 / GBP 2,690 / JPY 416,740 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,480 | — | — |
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 prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- case reportJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- editorialJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…Length not stated
- letters to the editorJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…Length not stated
- original articleJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…main text ≤ 3,500 words
- protocolJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…main text ≤ 2,500 words
- research reportJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…Length not stated
- reviewJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- review articleJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…Length not stated
- systematic reviewJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…Length not stated
- technical noteJ Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, updates, technical notes, case reports, letters to the editor, guidelines.…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 Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
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
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 one reviewer 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.Rea…
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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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 BV
- Country or region
- FRANCE
- ISSN
- 2468-7847
- Print ISSN
- 2468-8495
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction
What CAS zone is Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction 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 Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.51; CiteScore 3.4, h-index 45.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction?
Based on the dates recorded on 105 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 123 days (interquartile range 71–181 days). 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction based?
Of the 29 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are France (29). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,360.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .