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Accepted for/Published in: Interactive Journal of Medical Research

Date Submitted: Dec 24, 2024
Open Peer Review Period: Dec 31, 2024 - Feb 25, 2025
Date Accepted: May 14, 2025
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The final, peer-reviewed published version of this preprint can be found here:

Impact Factor Trends of Top Obstetrics and Gynecology Journals During COVID-19

Sarker M, Yang E, Emeruwa U, Wen T

Impact Factor Trends of Top Obstetrics and Gynecology Journals During COVID-19

Interact J Med Res 2025;14:e70554

DOI: 10.2196/70554

PMID: 40526897

PMCID: 12187028

Impact Factor Trends of Top Obstetrics and Gynecology Journals During COVID-19

  • Minhazur Sarker; 
  • Emily Yang; 
  • Ukachi Emeruwa; 
  • Timothy Wen

ABSTRACT

Obstetrics and gynecology journal impact factor trends during the COVID-19 pandemic were similar to those seen among other medical specialties and our findings further highlight the ongoing need to implement a metric of research impact that is not as easily manipulated by selective publication.


 Citation

Please cite as:

Sarker M, Yang E, Emeruwa U, Wen T

Impact Factor Trends of Top Obstetrics and Gynecology Journals During COVID-19

Interact J Med Res 2025;14:e70554

DOI: 10.2196/70554

PMID: 40526897

PMCID: 12187028

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