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South African Journal of Science
Publisher: Academy of Science of South Africa
ISSN: 0038-2353;1996-7489
OpenAlex H-Index81
Total Citations50,129
Published Works4,177
Tracked Guidelines0 rules
Research Article WordsField median is 9,000 w
3,000 words
Abstract LimitStructured or unstructured
250 words
Reference CapIn bibliography list
20 references
Figures & TablesCheck supplement rules
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This Journal: 3,000 wordsWord Limit Position Relative to Social Sciences Field Spectrum
P25: 6,300w
Field Median: 9,000w
P75: 11,700w
📍 3,000 w
This journal's word cap sits below the median of 9,000 words for journals in Social Sciences.
Rule Composition for South African Journal of Science
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Manuscript Types Word Limits Comparison
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Single word limit applies universally across all article types.
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