American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Elsevier Inc. · ISSN-L 0002-9378
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology publishes articles in obstetrics gynecology.
Listed metrics: Q1, OpenAlex 2-year citedness 1.61.
Authors checking fit can use the scope note and the official links on this profile.
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This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/american-journal-of-obstetrics…
- Author guidelines
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/american-journal-of-obstetrics…
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/AJOG
The journal's own scope statement
The text below is the catalog scope statement for this journal.
The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology covers the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is directed primarily to clinicians and academic physicians involved in patient care. The Journal publishes original research, reviews, and multimedia content that advance clinical understanding and inform contemporary practice in women's health. AJOG prioritizes work that is clinically relevant, engaging, and accessible to clinicians; manuscripts should be written clearly, framed within a clinical context, and focused on practical application.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
Submission & timeline
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/AJOG
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.