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south african journal of science

ISSN 0038-2353· EN

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35.8 / 100
Journament Score
Poor
Ranked #6,239 of 29,298 scored journals (34,012 indexed)
9 Articles
Scores higher than 78.7% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Short Name south african journal of science
Abbreviated Name south african journal of science
ISSN 0038-2353
URL http://www.sajs.co.za

Quality Profile

6 of 12 dimensions measured
Engagement 30.8
Accessibility 20.0
Timeliness 0.0
Innovation 52.5
Community Impact 7.9
Content Distribution 94.0
This journal Average of scored journals
Platform statistics — the free Journament Score AI Quality Analysis — separate paid product, ranks nothing

6 of the 12 dimensions could not be measured for this journal. They are left out entirely rather than plotted as zero, and with 6 dimensions measured there is not enough of a profile to draw as a shape.

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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.8 30.4
Accessibility 20.0 22.5
Timeliness 0.0 3.0
Diversity — 22.7
Innovation 52.5 24.1
Community Impact 7.9 4.2
Content Distribution 94.0 88.7
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (9)

2016
Osteogenic tumour in Australopithecus sediba: Earliest hominin evidence for neoplastic disease
Randolph-Quinney, Patrick S.;Williams, Scott A.;Steyn, Maryna;Meyer, Marc R.;Jacqueline, Smilg S.;Churchill, Steven E.;Odes, Edward J.;Augustine, Tanya;Tafforeau, Paul;Berger, Lee R.;
Vol. 112 , No. 7/8 , pp. 7-7
404 views Abstract
2018
Farmer groups and inorganic fertiliser use among smallholders in rural South Africa
Sinyolo, Sikhulumile;Mudhara, Maxwell;
Vol. 114 , No. 5/6 , pp. -
395 views Abstract
2014
Relationships between ecological infrastructure and the economy: The case of a fishery
Crafford, Jacobus G.;Hassan, Rashid M.;
Vol. 110 , No. 7/8 , pp. 8-8
389 views Abstract
2018
Water for sustainable development in the Berg Water Management Area, South Africa
Cole, Megan J.;Bailey, Richard M.;Cullis, James D.S.;New, Mark G.;
Vol. 114 , No. 3/4 , pp. 10-10
376 views Abstract
2012
Re-evaluating the NO2 hotspot over the South African Highveld
Alexandra S.M. Lourens,Timothy M. Butler,Johan Paul Beukes,Pieter G. Van Zyl,Steffen Beirle,Thomas K. Wagner,Klaus-Peter Heue,Jacobus J. Pienaar,Gerhardus D. Fourie,Mark Lawrence;Alexandra S.M. Lourens;Timothy M. Butler;Johan Paul Beukes;Pieter G. Van Zyl;Steffen Beirle;Thomas K. Wagner;Klaus-Peter Heue;Jacobus J. Pienaar;Gerhardus D. Fourie;Mark Lawrence;
Vol. 108 , No. 11/12 , pp. 6 Pages-
369 views DOI Abstract
2010
Microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition growth of carbon nanostructures
Singh, Shivan R.;Jarvis, A.L. Leigh;
Vol. 106 , No. 5/6 , pp. -
351 views Abstract
2007
Human and automatic accent identification of Nguni and Sotho Black South African English
De, Wet F.
Vol. 103 , pp. 159-164
346 views
2019
Perfectionism and motivation in sport: The mediating role of mental toughness
Cowden, Richard G.;Crust, Lee;Jackman, Patricia C.;Duckett, Timothy R.;
Vol. 115 , No. 1/2 , pp. -
333 views Abstract
2015
Putting fossils on the map: Applying a geographical information system to heritage resources
Walt, Merrill van der;Cooper, Antony K.;Netterberg, Inge;Rubidge, Bruce S. Rubidge S. Bruce S.;
Vol. 111 , No. 11/12 , pp. 7-7
311 views Abstract
2019
Perfectionism and motivation in sport: The mediating role of mental toughness
Cowden, Richard G.;Crust, Lee;Jackman, Patricia C.;Duckett, Timothy R.;
Vol. 115 , No. 1/2 , pp. -
333 views Abstract
2018
Farmer groups and inorganic fertiliser use among smallholders in rural South Africa
Sinyolo, Sikhulumile;Mudhara, Maxwell;
Vol. 114 , No. 5/6 , pp. -
395 views Abstract
2018
Water for sustainable development in the Berg Water Management Area, South Africa
Cole, Megan J.;Bailey, Richard M.;Cullis, James D.S.;New, Mark G.;
Vol. 114 , No. 3/4 , pp. 10-10
376 views Abstract
2016
Osteogenic tumour in Australopithecus sediba: Earliest hominin evidence for neoplastic disease
Randolph-Quinney, Patrick S.;Williams, Scott A.;Steyn, Maryna;Meyer, Marc R.;Jacqueline, Smilg S.;Churchill, Steven E.;Odes, Edward J.;Augustine, Tanya;Tafforeau, Paul;Berger, Lee R.;
Vol. 112 , No. 7/8 , pp. 7-7
404 views Abstract
2015
Putting fossils on the map: Applying a geographical information system to heritage resources
Walt, Merrill van der;Cooper, Antony K.;Netterberg, Inge;Rubidge, Bruce S. Rubidge S. Bruce S.;
Vol. 111 , No. 11/12 , pp. 7-7
311 views Abstract
2014
Relationships between ecological infrastructure and the economy: The case of a fishery
Crafford, Jacobus G.;Hassan, Rashid M.;
Vol. 110 , No. 7/8 , pp. 8-8
389 views Abstract
2012
Re-evaluating the NO2 hotspot over the South African Highveld
Alexandra S.M. Lourens,Timothy M. Butler,Johan Paul Beukes,Pieter G. Van Zyl,Steffen Beirle,Thomas K. Wagner,Klaus-Peter Heue,Jacobus J. Pienaar,Gerhardus D. Fourie,Mark Lawrence;Alexandra S.M. Lourens;Timothy M. Butler;Johan Paul Beukes;Pieter G. Van Zyl;Steffen Beirle;Thomas K. Wagner;Klaus-Peter Heue;Jacobus J. Pienaar;Gerhardus D. Fourie;Mark Lawrence;
Vol. 108 , No. 11/12 , pp. 6 Pages-
369 views DOI Abstract
2010
Microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition growth of carbon nanostructures
Singh, Shivan R.;Jarvis, A.L. Leigh;
Vol. 106 , No. 5/6 , pp. -
351 views Abstract
2007
Human and automatic accent identification of Nguni and Sotho Black South African English
De, Wet F.
Vol. 103 , pp. 159-164
346 views
Journament Score
35.8/100 · Poor
Ranked #6,239 of 29,298 scored
(34,012 journals indexed)
Platform Statistics
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Separate paid analysis — does not affect ranking.
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Overall Quality Score

35.8/100

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.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

30.8/100

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

20.0/100

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

Not yet measured

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

52.5/100

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

7.9/100

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

0.0/100

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

94.0/100

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%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

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.