Journal profile
South African Journal of Oncology
ISSN 2518-8704 · eISSN 2523-0646 · AOSIS · South Africa
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South African Journal of Oncology: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 14 weeks (community reports); 22 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
South African Journal of Oncology is published by AOSIS. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy, Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques and Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment, together about 24.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Oncology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Alistair HunterPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 23, United Kingdom 3, Canada 2, United States 1, India 1 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advances in Oncology and RadiotherapyMedicine10.6%
- Advanced Radiotherapy TechniquesPhysics and Astronomy7.8%
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine6.3%
- Global Cancer Incidence and ScreeningMedicine6.3%
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia researchMedicine5.9%
- Breast Cancer Treatment StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.7%
- Head and Neck Cancer StudiesMedicine4.7%
- Viral-associated cancers and disordersMedicine4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EmbaseSciELOPublisher website
Other: EBSCO, ProQuest
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
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.36OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 183 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 20 | 66 |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 72 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 52 |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 | 37 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 | 35 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | ZAR 10,280 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | ZAR 9,765 | — | — | |
| LetPub | ZAR 8,162 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5
- case studyCase Study An unusual cause of hepatic venous outflow obstruction: Epithelioid angiomyolipoma of the kidneyLength not stated
- original researchOriginal Research Compassion fatigue among oncology staff at Universitas Academic Hospital AnnexLength not stated
- original research articleAn original article provides an overview of innovative research in a particular field within or related to the focus and scope of the journal, presented accordi…Length not stated
- review articleReview articles provide a comprehensive summary of research on a certain topic, and a perspective on the state of the field and where it is heading. These artic…Length not stated
- scientific letterOriginal research that is limited in scope can be submitted as a scientific letter rather than a full original research article.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Disclosure of AI-assisted technologies
The Acknowledgements section must include a clear statement disclosing any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies (e.g., for data analysis, dataset or artefact creation) in conducting the research. This statement should: Be specific by naming the exact AI tool(s) used. State the purpose of the tool’s use, such as artefact creation or data analysis. Disclose human oversight by confirming …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Disclosure of contributors not qualifying for authorship
The acknowledgement section includes listing those who contributed to the work but did not meet authorship criteria, with the corresponding description of the contribution. Acknowledge anyone who provided intellectual assistance, technical help (incl. editing), or special equipment and/or materials. Authors are responsible for ensuring that anyone named in the Acknowledgements agrees to be named. …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures
Authors are required to disclose any prior dissemination of the manuscript content. This includes, but is not limited to: Thesis-based work (e.g., master's or doctoral theses). Preprint versions that are published on open repositories. Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions: Questions from Authors - Preprints. Conference papers or presentations that were expanded into an article. Additionally, au…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statement
All research articles should have a data availability statement included in the manuscript in the form of a sentence under a separate heading entitled ‘Data availability statement’. The following are examples of a data availability statement. If you use one of the examples, you should modify it to fit your specific relationship. Availability of data Suggested data availability statements Example 1…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise stated. Model summary
All articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise stated.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access OPEN ACCESS
All articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise stated.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blinded peer review; authors must anonymise manuscripts. Model summary
The journal follows a double-blinded peer-review process, and you need to make your manuscript anonymous.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Disclosure of preprint-based content
Scenario Suggested preprint-based disclosures Example 1 A preprint version of this work was previously published on [Preprint Server Name] ([DOI or link]), and we acknowledge its role in shaping the final article. Example 2 – preprint feedback incorporated in the final manuscript We acknowledge the initial version of this work published as a preprint on [Preprint Server Name] ([DOI or link]). Feed…
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to South African Journal of Oncology
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy, Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatManuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Cover letter: Required.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesZAR 10,280 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 14 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- AOSIS
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2518-8704
- Electronic ISSN
- 2523-0646
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about South African Journal of Oncology
How long does peer review take at South African Journal of Oncology?
Authors report an average review time of about 14 weeks. 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 South African Journal of Oncology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; 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 South African Journal of Oncology based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (23), United Kingdom (3) and Canada (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index South African Journal of Oncology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, South African Journal of Oncology is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Embase and SciELO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is South African Journal of Oncology open access, and what is the APC?
South African Journal of Oncology is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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: .