South African Medical Journal is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by South African Medical Association in South Africa, operating under an open-access model since 2022. The journal covers Medicine (General).
Authors are required to pay an article processing charge to publish in South African Medical Journal; refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is offered for eligible authors. Articles are released under the CC BY-NC license (see other journals using this license).
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
general medicine, child health, maternal health, non-communicable diseases, trauma and injury
At a glance
- Publisher
- South African Medical Association
- Country
- South Africa
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY-NC
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2022
- Review time
- 10 weeks
- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- 0256-9574
- electronic
- 2078-5135
Frequently asked questions
Is South African Medical Journal peer-reviewed?
Yes — South African Medical Journal operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does South African Medical Journal charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Yes — refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is available for eligible authors.
What subjects does South African Medical Journal publish?
South African Medical Journal publishes research in Medicine (General).
What languages does South African Medical Journal accept?
South African Medical Journal accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of South African Medical Journal?
ISSN:
0256-9574 (print) · 2078-5135 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to South African Medical Journal?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at South African Medical Journal?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 10 weeks.