We are delighted to share the 2019 impact factor for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer of 2.095 (Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate Analytics), which ranked 41/82 in the Obstetrics and Gynecology category and 195/244 in the Oncology category.

IGCS congratulates IJGC Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Pedro Ramirez and the entire Editorial Team for the success of the journal. Their efforts are certainly evident in the transformation of the journal with new features and article types promoting research in the field of gynecologic cancer all over the world.

The quality and impact of journals are dependent on many different measures. IJGC has provided some of those metrics for International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, to reflect the latest 2019 data. Click here to view top most cited articles from each of the last two years, free to read.

Journal Metrics

Speed
Days to first decision: 16
Days from acceptance to publication: 29

Impact
2 year Impact Factor (JCR): 2.095
SciMago Journal Rank (SJR): 1.011
Eigenfactor: 0.01217
Citescore: 3.8

Reach
2019 total Content accesses: 310,000
Altmetric score: 2,688

2019 Readership Survey

The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer is conducting a readership survey to collect feedback from IGCS members and subscribers regarding journal content and educational offerings such as podcasts, video articles and different article types. Please complete the survey here. 

Virtual Patient Perspectives Roundtable
Patient Advocacy & Support in the Backdrop of COVID-19
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
View the recording of the session below.


Presenting Organizations:

SHARE Cancer Support (Breast, Ovarian, and Uterine)

Women4Cancer Early Detection & Treatment

Benda Kithaka
Co-Founder/Chair, Women4Cancer Early Detection & Treatment
Kenya

About the IGCS Patient Perspectives Roundtable Series
During the COVID-19 pandemic and in its aftermath, IGCS will continue to be a global source of education and resources, training, public awareness, and advocacy. Virtual Roundtables will

• facilitate first-hand assessment of patient community needs and concerns
• provide vetted information, assessments, and guidance from key opinion leaders and seasoned survivors/advocates
• address current patient and wider community concerns through live responses to question posted online during the session
• promote strategic conversations with health care and research communities around specific issues
• assist all in coming to workable solutions and strategies for moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic and in its aftermath

Each 60- to 90-minute session will cover a specific topic important to the gynecologic cancer patient communities maneuvering through the health and cancer care system during and after COVID-19 and will include IGCS key opinion leaders, patients-caregivers, and other stakeholders appropriate to the topic.

We are so pleased to announce that the South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO) has joined the IGCS Strategic Alliance Partnership.

SASGO Members will now benefit from dual membership and gain access to IGCS Member benefits such as the Early Career Research & Publications Network,  the online member Education Portal (including the new Pathology Corner), AAGL’s SurgeryU video library, discounted registration for the IGCS Annual Global Meeting, and access to our online member community Social Link.

Greta Dreyer, who serves as SASGO President and as an IGCS Council Member, was instrumental in communicating with SASGO Council and Members and sharing feedback with IGCS leadership to discuss challenges and opportunities to collaborate and share resources to improve treatment of women affected by gynecologic cancers in South Africa.

SASGO was founded in 2006 to promote excellence in gynaecologic cancer care through training, research, and quality of care. They also advocate on behalf of women in South Africa by liaising with concerned governmental and non-governmental groupings, institutes for training and examination, authorities, and related advisory and research groups.

South Africa, with a population of 55 million, is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures and religions with 11 official languages. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, breast and cervical cancer are the most prevalent cancers affecting women in South Africa with cervical cancer being number one cause of cancer-related deaths. Vulvar, uterine, and ovarian cancer are also among the top eight most prevalent cancers in the country.

We look forward to our partnership with SASGO, to serve the gynecologic cancer professionals in the region, unite them with our global community, and to find ways to achieve our common goals to fight gynecologic cancers through training, education and public awareness.

We are pleased to congratulate the five young gynecologic oncologists selected to serve as Editorial Fellows for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC). The fellows are IGCS Members and a part of the IGCS Early Career Research & Publications Network.

Geetu Bandoria Indian Armed Forces India

Arthur Hsu National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch Taiwan

Sadie Jones Cardiff University Wales, UK

Navya Nair Louisiana State University USA

Florencia Noll Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires Argentina

The IJGC Editorial Fellowship is a four-month appointment that matches the fellows with the Editor in Chief, Dr. Pedro Ramirez to gain experience in peer review processing, proposal/manuscript development, medical journal production, working with authors, editorial board management, and implementing a strategic vision plan.

Dr. Pedro Ramirez said, “We are very pleased to announce the selection of this outstanding group of gynecologic oncologists as the new Editorial Fellows of the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. Looking forward to a very productive collaboration and to their innovative input in continuing to improve the quality of our journal. Congratulations!!”

The fellows will work on special projects based on personal areas of interest and the needs of the journal to further develop their skills to further their own research careers and effect change in the quality of medical research.

We are so pleased that IJGC has provided this fantastic opportunity for professional development to these members of the IGCS Early Career Research & Publications Network. The IGCS Early Career Network is open to all IGCS members within the first five years of completion of fellowship.

Sincerely,

Robert Coleman, MD
IGCS President Elect and Chair of the Early Career Research & Publications Network

Mary Eiken, MS
IGCS Chief Executive Officer

What the fellows have to say:

“Thrilled to be selected as IJGC Editorial fellow. Hoping to learn from the entire editorial team, and becoming a better authors & reviewer”
– Geetu Bhandoria

“It’s truly my honor to have such a great opportunity to serve as an editorial fellow for IJGC. I am thrilled about the activities in the fellowship and can’t wait to be connecting with doctors all around the globe. I am indebted to IGCS/IJGC as you provide exceptional learning programs for enthusiasts in the field. A shout out to the IGCS Early Career Research & Publications Network who are starting to fight gynecological cancer, together!”
– Arthur Hsu

“I am thrilled for this opportunity to gain an in depth understanding of the editorial process and be able to do so while collaborating with colleagues across the globe! Through this fellowship, I aspire to become a better scientific writer and more effectively mentor my trainees on the manuscript writing process. I look forward to using these new skills to help elevate the quality of gynecologic cancer research we publish and the oncologic care we provide here at Louisiana State University-New Orleans.”
-Navya Nair

“The possibility of participating in this program represents a wonderful challenge. This will be a great opportunity for me to get involved with the IGCS and learn about the development of protocols, manuscripts writing, reviewing processes, and also to encourage worldwide collaborative research projects. The IGCS Early Career Network allows me to continuously grow in my professional development and improve my patient’s care. I am grateful to have this unique opportunity!”
-Florencia Noll