Annals of African Surgery
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
8 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Annals of African Surgery ANN. AFR. SURG. (ISSN: 1999-9674 [print], ISSN: 2523-0816 [online]) is a bi-annual publication that aims to provide a medium for the exchange of current information between surgeons in the African region. The journal embraces surgery in all its aspects: basic science, clinical research, experimental research, and surgical education. The Annals of African Surgery will help surgeons in the region keep abreast of developing surgical innovations. This Ethics Policies document is intended to inform the public and all persons affiliated with The Annals of African Surgery of its general ethics policies. Types of articles published: -Original articles -Case reports -Case series -Reviews -Short communications -Letters to the editor -Commentaries Annals of African Surgery publishes manuscripts in the following fields: - Cardiac and thoracic surgery - General surgery - Neurosurgery - Oral and maxillofacial surgery - Trauma and orthopaedic surgery - Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat surgery) - Paediatric surgery - Plastic and reconstructive surgery - Urology surgery - Gynaecologic surgery - Surgical education -Medical education -Global surgery - Health advocacy - Innovations in surgery - Basic sciences - Anatomical sciences - Genetic and molecular studies
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Scopus Subject Categories
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Publishing & Editorial Information
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | — | 25 | 8 |
| 2023 | — | 15 | 22 |
| 2022 | — | 58 | 61 |
| 2021 | — | 36 | 100 |
| 2020 | — | 36 | 71 |
| 2019 | — | 21 | 49 |
| 2018 | — | 44 | 134 |
| 2017 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | — | 19 | 40 |
| 2015 | — | 11 | 52 |
| 2014 | — | 13 | 15 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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