South African Journal of Surgery

Medpharm Publications

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About the journal

South African Journal of Surgery is an open-access journal published by Medpharm Publications in South Africa, publishing in english. It is listed in DOAJ and MEDLINE and PUBMED according to the sources read. Declared publication charge: 1,050 USD. Declared review time at DOAJ: 24 weeks. Facts are reproduced as recorded at their sources with their capture dates; PublishLens indicators are available after sign-in.

Basic facts

Publisher: Medpharm Publications
ISSN: 0038-2361 · 2078-5151
Country: South Africa
Languages: english
Access: Open access
Declared publication charge: 1,050 USD
Articles in DOAJ: 0
Declared review time: 24 weeks
Declared peer-review model: double_blind
Official website: https://www.sajsurg.co.za

Index listings

DOAJ · 2025-12-15
MEDLINE · 1965-01-01
PUBMED · 1976-12-04

Indexing: DOAJ · MEDLINE · PUBMED
APC: 1,050 USD
Declared review time (DOAJ): 24 weeks — journal-declared only (not measured)
Activity (OpenAlex): Active — latest works 2026
PublishLens list status: Shown after sign-in
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Journal profile

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Articles in DOAJ

Average review time (journal-declared via DOAJ)

24weeks

Works in OpenAlex

806

Last recorded publication year

2025

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Editorial & policy12

Last DOAJ review date: 2025-12-15
Added to DOAJ: 2025-12-15
Declared plagiarism screening: Declared
Other fees beyond APC: No
Declared digital preservation: PMCPortico
Observed digital preservation (Keepers registry)— snapshot 2026-10-05: CLOCKSSPortico
Editorial board: Official page ↗
Norwegian register (HK-dir)— 2026: Level 1 — approved scholarly channel
Open references deposited at Crossref: 95%
ORCID iDs in current deposits: 94%
APC waiver policy: View policy
Peer-review policy: View policy

Identity & continuity3

Alternate titles: SAJSSuid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgieSAJS (Online
Source type: journal
NLM unique ID (PubMed): 2984854R

Classification2

Subjects (DOAJ)

Medicine

LCC codes

Subject areas

Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
History of Medical Practice
Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

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Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Medical History and Innovations
Global Health and Surgery
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Innovations in Medical Education
History of Science and Medicine
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Global Health and Surgery
Hernia repair and management
Global Health and Surgery
Hernia repair and management
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Hernia repair and management
Surgical Simulation and Training
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Abdominal Surgery and Complications
Diversity and Career in Medicine
Diversity and Career in Medicine
Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Diverticular Disease and Complications
COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
Urological Disorders and Treatments
Diverticular Disease and Complications
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
History of Medical Practice
Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
History of Medical Practice
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
Abdominal Surgery and Complications
Abdominal Surgery and Complications
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

Keywords (DOAJ)

medicine
surgery

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