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Journal of Perinatal Medicine

Walter de Gruyter GmbH · Germany · Est. 1973

ISSN0300-5577eISSN1619-3997
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
58
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
DOAJ Verified+15
Total58
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.592
H-Index
101
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.733
Total Works
6,212
Total Citations
84,107
2yr Mean Citedness
1.30
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Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Perinatal Medicine (JPM) is an international forum covering the entire field of perinatal medicine. For decades, JPM has focused on publications relevant to perinatal medicine, patient care and patient safety. It is an indispensable news source for all obstetricians, neonatologists, perinatologists and other health professionals who want to keep abreast of advances in perinatal and related research. The journal offers statements on themes of topical interest and different views on controversial topics.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
15
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1973
Frequency9 issues per year
StatusActive
Total Publications6,212
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access
APC Cost💎 Diamond OA — Free
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~15 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0300-5577 / 1619-3997
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Obstetrics and GynecologyQ2
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Obstetrics & GynecologyPediatrics

Scopus Categories

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthObstetrics and Gynecology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesNeonatal Respiratory Health ResearchBirth, Development, and HealthNeonatal and fetal brain pathologyPreterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref