Journal profile · OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada
ISSN 1701-2163 · eISSN 2665-9867 · Elsevier
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.3 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,100; median 64 days to acceptance (91 articles, last 24 months); 307 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 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 Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions, Maternal and fetal healthcare and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies, together about 25% of its articles. Its main subfields are Obstetrics and Gynecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada (JOGC) is the monthly peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC).The JOGC publishes original research, systematic reviews by authors from around the world on topics of clinical significance to obstetrics, gynaecology, and women's health at all life stages. Articles are accepted in either of Canada's official languages, French and English. As the official journal of JOGC also publishes the Society's evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, committee opinions, and policy statements in French and English. The JOGC is indexed in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and the Web of Science's Emerging Sources Citation Index.A PROPOS DU JOGCLe Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada (JOGC) est la revue mensuelle a comite de lecture de la Societe des obstetriciens et gynecologues du Canada (SOGC).Le JOGC publie des recherches originales et des revues systematiques d'auteurs internationaux sur des sujets d'importance clinique en obstetrique, en gynecologie et en sante des femmes a toutes les etapes de la vie. Les articles sont acceptes dans l'une ou l'autre des langues officielles canadiennes, soit le francais et l'anglais. A titre de revue scientifique officielle de la SOGC, le JOGC publie egalement les directives cliniques fondees sur des donnees probantes, les opinions de comite et les declarations de principes de la Societe en francais et en anglais. Le JOGC est indexe dans les bases de donnees PubMed-Medline, Scopus et Web of Science (Emerging Sources Citation Index).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Graeme SmithPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Canada 19, United States 3 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine9.7%
- Maternal and fetal healthcareMedicine8.4%
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesMedicine6.9%
- Uterine Myomas and TreatmentsMedicine6.3%
- Reproductive Health and ContraceptionMedicine5.3%
- Endometriosis Research and TreatmentMedicine5.1%
- Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMedicine5%
- Prenatal Screening and DiagnosticsMedicine4.2%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceMEDLINEPubMedPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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)
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.82LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- h-index
- 107OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,623OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.07OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 17.74%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 159LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,036 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 246 | 96 | 35 |
| 2025 | 307 | 121 | 268 |
| 2024 | 316 | 129 | 623 |
| 2023 | 289 | 76 | 716 |
| 2022 | 298 | 50 | 1,241 |
| 2021 | 344 | 65 | 1,591 |
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
64 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 28 days – 92 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 53 days (91 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 123 days
- Sample
- 91 articles with submission and acceptance dates (471 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
- 12 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 42 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 96 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 3,100 / EUR 2,900 / GBP 2,480 / JPY 384,490 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- book reviewsBOOK REVIEWS Short articles reviewing a book of interest to JOGC readershipLength not stated
- brief communicationsBRIEF COMMUNICATIONS Short articles on current best practices, updates to previous research, emerging topics, or the results of small surveys, cohort studies or…Length not stated
- editorialPublication in a peer-reviewed journal reflects directly on the quality of the work of authors and the institutions that support them. The JOGC is committed to …Length not stated
- images of the monthIMAGES OF THE MONTH Unique and captivating images demonstrating medical novelty, accompanied by a short textLength not stated
- letters to the editorLETTERS TO THE EDITOR Comments on a recently published JOGC article received within 8 weeks of the article's publication in a print issueLength not stated
- original researchORIGINAL RESEARCH Reports by authors presenting the results of their original researchLength not stated
- research lettersRESEARCH LETTERS Concise case study report or preliminary report of original research presented in the format of a letter to the editorLength not stated
- reviewsREVIEWS Systematic reviews or meta-analyses of the literature on topics with direct implications for or applications to clinical practiceLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare use of generative AI tools upon submission Model summary
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 to…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Contributors must fulfill all four ICMJE criteria for authorship in order to be listed as an author: Make substantial contributions to the conception or design of the study and acquisition, analysis, and/or interpretation of data, andParticipate in drafting or revising the manuscript, andApprove the version to be published, andAgree to be accountable for all aspects of the work and any issues rela…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
The credibility of scientific articles depends in part on the transparency of authors' financial and non-financial relationships and activities. Perceptions of conflict of interest are sometimes as important as actual conflicts of interest and can erode trust in the scientific process. The JOGC is committed to transparency and expects all authors to be familiar with the ICMJE Recommendations for t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Editorial standards and ethical considerations for manuscripts
Publication in a peer-reviewed journal reflects directly on the quality of the work of authors and the institutions that support them. The JOGC is committed to preserving integrity, building trust in credible research, and promoting the principles of academic freedom and editorial independence. To accomplish this goal, the JOGC subscribes to internationally accepted guidelines and recommendations …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Copyright transfer to SOGC required prior to publication Model summary
Prior to publication, authors must sign a form transferring copyright to the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). The copyright transfer form will be requested at revision; however, this request does not guarantee acceptance. Copyright assignment does not apply to authors who have paid the open access fee for their paper.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access OPEN ACCESS
Gold open access offered by publisher Elsevier Model summary
The Journal's publisher, Elsevier, offers gold open access. Visit the JOGC open access page for more information. Some of Canada's research funding agencies have funding available to authors/researchers to offset some or all of the open access fees. Open access policies of Canadian funding agenciesTri-Agency Open Access Policy on PublicationsFunding Overview - Canadian Institutes of Health Researc…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Once your submission has been determined to be suitable for peer review, the manuscript will be sent out to independent experts in the field. These reviewers will assess the originality, validity, and significance of your work. The reviewers will not know the authors' names and vice versa (i.e., double blind). We encourage you to read the JOGC editorial on peer review. The Editorial Office recogni…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
The JOGC uses iThenticate plagiarism-checking software on all manuscripts to identify potential plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. Ensure that all necessary content is appropriately attributed and that the paper is your original work. Any evidence of plagiarism will be addressed first with the authors and then, if necessary, with their institution.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Reporting guidelines for main study types
RCTs must be registered in ClinicalTrials.gov or WHO primary registry before enrollment Model summary
Visit the Equator Network homepage for access to the reporting guidelines for the main types of studies in health research. You can also find reporting guidelines by study type, clinical area, and report section using the reporting guidelines search tool.
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
- 1701-2163
- Electronic ISSN
- 2665-9867
- Society / sponsor
- JOGC also publishes the Society's evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada
What CAS zone is Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.3; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.2, h-index 107.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada?
Based on the dates recorded on 91 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 64 days (interquartile range 28–92 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3; Cover letter: Required. 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 Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Canada (19) and United States (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, MEDLINE and PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,100.
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: .