Journal profile · OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
ISSN 2074-2835 · eISSN 2220-105X · Medpharm Publications · South Africa
Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 7 articles a year; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology is published by Medpharm Publications 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 Cervical Cancer and HPV Research, Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments and Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment, together about 49.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) is the official journal of the South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO), which is affiliated to the South African Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SASOG) and to the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS).The Journal is based in South Africa but is also a regional journal for Southern Africa and the African continent. The Journal seeks to act as a forum for the discussion of issues of local importance and of specific importance to the developing world.The Journal aims to be the prime journal on women's cancer for local healthcare workers and gynaecologists, focusing on all aspects of cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment. The SAJGO is also a specialist journal catering for sub-specialist gynaecologic oncologists, for other specialists with a specific interest in breast and gynaecologic cancer, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, geneticists, specialised nurses and research scientists.The Journal includes all aspects of female cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment and aims to serve a broad readership. As such it should be of interest to the clinical, scientific and academic community, policy makers, government and non-government stakeholders and industry.The Journal supports the vision of SASGO, namely to promote excellence in gynaecologic cancer care and will also aim to promote excellence in breast cancer care. The Journal also supports the mission of the society and will assist SASGO with all aspects of communication, training, advocacy and by supporting and stimulating local research.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Hannah SimondsPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 11, United Kingdom 1, New Zealand 1 (13 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cervical Cancer and HPV ResearchMedicine20.5%
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer TreatmentsMedicine16.1%
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentMedicine12.9%
- Global Cancer Incidence and ScreeningMedicine6%
- Uterine Myomas and TreatmentsMedicine4.1%
- Colorectal and Anal CarcinomasMedicine3.5%
- Advances in Oncology and RadiotherapyMedicine3.5%
- Hepatitis B Virus StudiesMedicine3.2%
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
ESCIDOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 7LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 179 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| OpenAlex | ZAR 10,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | No APC | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted13, with length limits
- brief reportCase reports should not exceed 1 500 words with no more than 15 references. Figures are limited to 4 figures and may include images or photographs. The case rep…main text ≤ 500 words · figures and tables ≤ 4 · references ≤ 15
- brief report/case reportsCase reports should not exceed 1 500 words with no more than 15 references.Length not stated
- correspondenceCorrespondence or Letters to the editor should be short and concise, commenting on a recently published article in the Journal or a controversial or topical iss…main text ≤ 500 words · references ≤ 5
- correspondence or letters to the editorThe letter must not exceed 500 words, 3 authors, 1 insert (table or figure) and 5 references.Length not stated
- editorialEditorials and Commentaries are generally invited by the Editor and are overviews of articles of other research or of issues of special interest to the subspeci…Length not stated
- editorials and commentariesThese should not exceed 1 000 words.Length not stated
- original articleOriginal articles on research relevant to gynaecological oncology should not exceed 3 000 words, no more than 30 references, with up to 6 tables or figures. A s…references ≤ 30
- original articlesOriginal articles on research relevant to gynaecological oncology should not exceed 3 000 words, no more than 30 references, with up to 6 tables or figures.Length not stated
- original researchll technical aspects of the manuscript. Original Research (2800-3200 words) (4-5 pages) Case Studies (1 800 words) (3 pages) Copyrightmain text ≤ 3,200 words
- pathologist's, radiologist's and surgeon's cornersThis section is limited to 1000 words and up to 5 references and will be peer reviewed.Length not stated
- reviewManuscripts, after vetting by the editorial team, are assigned for peer-review to 2 reviewers, conversant with the particular field of research. The reviewers a…Length not stated
- review articleReview articles that are of high quality and of relevance to the field will be published. Reviews will often be invited and unsolicited reviews are also conside…main text ≤ 500 words · references ≤ 25
- review articlesReviews should not exceed 2 500 words, with a maximum of 25 references and no more than 6 tables or figures.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship AUTHORSHIP
Named authors must consent to publication by signing a covering letter which should be submitted as a supplementary file. Authorship should be based on substantial contribution to:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Authors must declare all sources of support for the research and any association with a product or subject that may constitute a conflict of interest. If there is no conflict of interest to declare please include the following: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
COPYRIGHT NOTICE South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) Copyright is held by South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO). The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial Works 4.0 South Africa License (CC-NC BY 4.0). Material submitted for publication in the SAJGO is accepted provided it has not been published elsewhere. SAJGO does not hold its…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review REVIEW PROCESS
Review turn-around time aims to be within 6 weeks of submission. Model summary
Manuscripts, after vetting by the editorial team, are assigned for peer-review to 2 reviewers, conversant with the particular field of research. The reviewers and the authors are blinded to each other’s identity. The turn-around time for review and initial editorial decision notification aims to be within 6 weeks of submission.
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
- Medpharm Publications
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2074-2835
- Electronic ISSN
- 2220-105X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 18, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
What CAS zone is Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology 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.
How long does peer review take at Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 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 Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 5; Reference style: Vancouver; 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 Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology based?
Of the 13 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (11), United Kingdom (1) and New Zealand (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ.
Is Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology open access, and what is the APC?
Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .