The African Journal of Laboratory Medicine focuses on the role of the laboratory and its professionals in the clinical and public healthcare sectors, and is specifically based on an African frame of reference. Emphasis is on all aspects that promote and contribute to the laboratory medicine practices of Africa. This includes, amongst others: laboratories biomedical scientists and clinicians medical community, public health officials and policy makers laboratory systems and policies (translation of laboratory knowledge, practices and technologies in clinical care) interfaces of laboratory with medical science laboratory-based epidemiology laboratory investigations evidence-based effectiveness in real world (actual) settings.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
12
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1970
FrequencyAt least one issue each year. Articles are published online when ready for publication and then printed in an end-of-year compilation. Additional issues may be published for special events (e.g. conferences) and when special themes are addressed.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Medical Laboratory TechnologyQ2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ3
Clinical BiochemistryQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Scopus Categories
Medical Laboratory TechnologyClinical BiochemistryPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality ControlBacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingViral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchTuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaAntibiotic Use and ResistanceSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingGlobal Health and SurgeryHIV Research and Treatment