Last Updated on June 22, 2023

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: AOSIS (Pty) Ltd

Abbreviation: Afr. J. Lab. Med.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

0.89

SJR

 0.316

h-Index

 14

Rank

 14614

Important Details

Title African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Standard Abbreviation Afr. J. Lab. Med.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Medical Laboratory Technology (Q3); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q3); Clinical Biochemistry (Q4)
Impact Score 0.89
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.316
h-index 14
Overall Rank 14614
Publisher Name AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
Publication Country South Africa
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 22252002, 22252010
Coverage and History 2014, 2016-2022
Best Quartile Q3
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
100

About African Journal of Laboratory Medicine


African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is a journal published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Medical Laboratory Technology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Clinical Biochemistry, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2014, 2016-2022. The rank of this journal is 14614. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.89, 14, and 0.316, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 22252002, 22252010.

The best quartile of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is Q3. This journal has received a total of 100 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


African Journal of Laboratory Medicine Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is 0.89. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.89

It is increased by a factor of around 0.12, and the percentage change is 15.58% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is 0.89. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.89
2021 0.77
2020 1.28
2019 0.67
2018 1.04
2017 0.58
2016 0.71
2015 0.13
2014 0.00

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is 14. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 14 published articles with more than 14 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




African Journal of Laboratory Medicine ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is/are as follows: 22252002, 22252010.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is ranked 14614 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.316.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


African Journal of Laboratory Medicine Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the South Africa. Its coverage history is as follows: 2014, 2016-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is Afr. J. Lab. Med.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Afr. J. Lab. Med.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in African Journal of Laboratory Medicine


If your area of research or discipline is related to Medical Laboratory Technology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Clinical Biochemistry, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The latest impact score of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is 0.89. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The latest h-index of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is 14. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is 0.316. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The latest ranking of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is 14614. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The publication country of this journal is South Africa.


What is the abbreviation of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

This standard abbreviation of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is Afr. J. Lab. Med..


Is "African Journal of Laboratory Medicine" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is a journal published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd.


What is the scope of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The scope of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is as follows:

  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Clinical Biochemistry

For detailed scope of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is/are as follows: 22252002, 22252010.


What is the best quartile for African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The best quartile for African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is Q3.


What is the coverage history of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine?

The coverage history of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine is as follows 2014, 2016-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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African Journal of Laboratory Medicine Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 0.89
2021 0.77
2020 1.28
2019 0.67
2018 1.04
2017 0.58
2016 0.71
2015 0.13
2014 0.00



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