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New Zealand College of Midwives Journal

New Zealand College of Midwives · New Zealand · Est. 2013

ISSN1178-3893

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.201

H-Index

SNIP

0.238

Total Works

139

Total Citations

1,024

2yr Mean Citedness

3.18

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on midwifery practice, research, and education in Aotearoa New Zealand. It covers topics such as professional development, including mentoring programs for midwives, and the continuity of care provided by lead maternity carers. The journal also addresses maternal and infant health, mental health support during the perinatal period, and the experiences of midwives in various work environments and during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it explores the care of diverse populations, including Pasifika, Māori, transgender, non-binary, and neurodivergent individuals, within the context of midwifery.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNew Zealand

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2013

Annual Volume~ 10 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications139

Publisher OrgNew Zealand College of Midwives

OA Since2016

Submission Info

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

New Zealand College of Midwives

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1178-3893

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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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.

Maternity and MidwiferyQ3

Obstetrics and GynecologyQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Maternity and MidwiferyObstetrics and Gynecology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsBreastfeeding Practices and InfluencesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthGlobal Health Workforce IssuesIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumResearch in Social SciencesEducation Systems and PolicySmoking Behavior and CessationPrimary Care and Health Outcomes