south african journal of science | Journament

Journal Ranking

#165 / 33,958
📊 Below Average
Overall Score
44.4/100
Score Breakdown
Engagement
31
Accessibility
35
Timeliness
50
Diversity
30
Innovation
40
Community Impact
34
Ethics & Transparency
0
Content Quality
0
Editorial Diversity
0
Publication Regularity
0
Geographic Reach
0
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doaj ulakbim
Short Name south african journal of science
Abbreviated Name south african journal of science
ISSN 0038-2353
Aim and Scope
URL http://www.sajs.co.za
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Publications Per Year

Recent Articles (9 total)

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
356 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
348 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. -
346 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
319 views Abstract
2007
Human and automatic accent identification of Nguni and Sotho Black South African English
De, Wet F.
Vol. 103 , pp. 159-164
312 views
2010
Microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition growth of carbon nanostructures
Singh, Shivan R.;Jarvis, A.L. Leigh;
Vol. 106 , No. 5/6 , pp. -
309 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-
305 views DOI 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. -
293 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
274 views Abstract
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Journament

Overall Quality Score

44.4/100

Tier: Below Average

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

30.6/100

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

30.0/100

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

40.0/100

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

33.5/100

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

50.0/100

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

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

Ethics & Transparency Score

0.0/100

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

0.0/100

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

0.0/100

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

0.0/100

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

0.0/100

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.