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South African Journal of Oncology

AOSIS · South Africa · Est. 2017

ISSN2518-8704eISSN2523-0646
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
H-Indexi
8
Total Worksi
165
Total Citationsi
284
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.20
Open Impact Factor alternative
Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

The SA Journal of Oncology (SAJO) is a peer-reviewed on-line journal which publishes high quality articles on all aspects of oncology. The Editorial Board strongly supports a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and research as well as translational research in oncology. The journal will publish research which is particularly relevant to oncology knowledge and practice in countries with mixed income based economies. Scientific studies from these countries will make an important contribution to global oncology knowledge. The journal will feature original research, reviews, practice guidelines, editorials, case studies, scientific letters and conference reports.

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2017
Frequencyat least one issue each year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications165
Publisher OrgAOSIS
OA Since2016
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

APC CostZAR 10,280
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
AOSIS
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2518-8704 / 2523-0646
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
ZAR 10,280
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
✅
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
Citations received
21
53
2019
19
42
2020
20
42
2021
24
43
2022
14
6
2023
17
7
2024
22
4
2025
7
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Global Cancer Incidence and ScreeningAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia researchAdvanced Radiotherapy TechniquesChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeAdvances in Oncology and RadiotherapyDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLymphoma Diagnosis and TreatmentBreast Cancer Treatment StudiesViral-associated cancers and disordersChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research

Frequently asked questions about South African Journal of Oncology

Is South African Journal of Oncology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for South African Journal of Oncology: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of South African Journal of Oncology?

South African Journal of Oncology is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.20.

Is South African Journal of Oncology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

South African Journal of Oncology is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of South African Journal of Oncology?

The SA Journal of Oncology (SAJO) is a peer-reviewed on-line journal which publishes high quality articles on all aspects of oncology. The Editorial Board strongly supports a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and research as well as translational research in oncology. The journal will publish research which is particularly relevant to oncology knowledge and practice in countries with mixed income based economies. Scientific studies from these countries will make an important contribution to global oncology knowledge. The journal will feature original research, reviews, practice guideli

How much does it cost to publish in South African Journal of Oncology?

South African Journal of Oncology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about ZAR 10,280 for open-access publication.

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