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african journal of primary health care & family medicine

ISSN 2071-2936· EN

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36.8 / 100
Journament Score
Poor
Ranked #4,836 of 29,312 scored journals (34,012 indexed)
15 Articles
Scores higher than 83.5% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Short Name afr j prim health care fam med
Abbreviated Name afr j prim health care fam med
ISSN 2071-2936
URL https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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5 of the 12 dimensions could not be measured for this journal. They are left as gaps in the shape rather than plotted as zero.

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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.5 30.4
Accessibility 35.0 20.4
Timeliness 60.0 5.8
Diversity 5.6 24.4
Innovation 43.5 25.7
Community Impact 10.7 5.8
Content Distribution 72.3 88.6
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (15)

2016
Assessment of oral health promotion services offered as part of maternal and child health services in the Tshwane Health District, Pretoria, South Africa
Kolisa, Yolanda;
Vol. 8 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e8
547 views Abstract
2014
The diabetic foot risks profile in Selebi Phikwe Government Hospital, Botswana
Tshitenge, Stephane;Ganiyu, Adewale;Mbuka, Deogratias;Shama, Joseph M.;
Vol. 6 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e5
531 views Abstract
2016
assessment of high-sensitivity c-reactive protein values in chronic periodontitis patients with and without cardiovascular disease: a cross-sectional study
;D Deepa;Chandni Gupta;Abhishek Gupta
Vol. 5 , No. 4 , pp. 108-112
487 views DOI Abstract
2019
Reasons why insured consumers co-pay for medicines at retail pharmacies in Pretoria, South Africa.
Mpanza, Ntobeko M;Bradley, Hazel;Laing, Richard;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e6
439 views DOI Abstract
2019
Indigenous and faith healing in Ghana: A brief examination of the formalising process and collaborative efforts with the biomedical health system.
Kpobi, Lily;Swartz, Leslie;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e5
400 views DOI Abstract
2019
Family physicians' experience and understanding of evidence-based practice and guideline implementation in primary care practice, Cape Town, South Africa.
Pather, Michael K;Mash, Robert;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e10
397 views DOI Abstract
2019
Current policies and practices for the provision of diabetes care and self-management support programmes for older South Africans.
Werfalli, Mahmoud;Murphy, Katherine;Kalula, Sebastiana;Levitt, Naomi;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e12
389 views DOI Abstract
2017
Which primary care model? A qualitative analysis of ward-based outreach teams in South Africa.
Marcus, Tessa S;Hugo, Jannie;Jinabhai, Champak C;
Vol. 9 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e8
389 views DOI Abstract
2018
Why high tech needs high touch: Supporting continuity of community primary health care.
Meyer, Ellenore D;Hugo, Johannes F M;Marcus, Tessa S;Molebatsi, Rebaone;Komana, Kabelo;
Vol. 10 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e6
371 views DOI Abstract
2018
The role of gender in the spread of HIV and AIDS among farmworkers in South Africa.
Klaas, Ntombifikile E;Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, Gloria;Makua, Thuledi P;
Vol. 10 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e8
333 views DOI Abstract
2025
Community caregivers' perceptions: Family-centred postnatal care in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Nyasulu, Nontuthuzelo D; Taylor, Myra; Khuzwayo, Nelisiwe
Vol. 17 , pp. e1-e9
65 views DOI Abstract
2019
Reasons why insured consumers co-pay for medicines at retail pharmacies in Pretoria, South Africa.
Mpanza, Ntobeko M;Bradley, Hazel;Laing, Richard;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e6
439 views DOI Abstract
2019
Current policies and practices for the provision of diabetes care and self-management support programmes for older South Africans.
Werfalli, Mahmoud;Murphy, Katherine;Kalula, Sebastiana;Levitt, Naomi;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e12
389 views DOI Abstract
2019
Family physicians' experience and understanding of evidence-based practice and guideline implementation in primary care practice, Cape Town, South Africa.
Pather, Michael K;Mash, Robert;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e10
397 views DOI Abstract
2019
Indigenous and faith healing in Ghana: A brief examination of the formalising process and collaborative efforts with the biomedical health system.
Kpobi, Lily;Swartz, Leslie;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e5
400 views DOI Abstract
2018
a cross-sectional study to look at the determinants of poor adherence to secondary penicillin prophylaxis for rheumatic heart disease at a tertiary care center in south india
;Lalita Nemani;Jyotsna Maddury;Ramachandra Barik;Ashok Kumar Arigondam
Vol. 7 , No. 1 , pp. 5-10
290 views DOI Abstract
2018
Why high tech needs high touch: Supporting continuity of community primary health care.
Meyer, Ellenore D;Hugo, Johannes F M;Marcus, Tessa S;Molebatsi, Rebaone;Komana, Kabelo;
Vol. 10 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e6
371 views DOI Abstract
2018
The role of gender in the spread of HIV and AIDS among farmworkers in South Africa.
Klaas, Ntombifikile E;Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, Gloria;Makua, Thuledi P;
Vol. 10 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e8
333 views DOI Abstract
2017
Which primary care model? A qualitative analysis of ward-based outreach teams in South Africa.
Marcus, Tessa S;Hugo, Jannie;Jinabhai, Champak C;
Vol. 9 , No. 1 , pp. e1-e8
389 views DOI Abstract
2016
syncope: approach to diagnosis
;Om Murti Anil
Vol. 5 , No. 3 , pp. 84-93
166 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
36.8/100 · Poor
Ranked #4,836 of 29,312 scored
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Overall Quality Score

36.8/100

Tier: Poor

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

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Engagement Score

30.5/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

35.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

5.6/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

43.5/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

10.7/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

60.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

72.3/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

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Editorial Diversity Score

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Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.