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Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology publishes authoritative, clinically focused content supporting evidence-based practice across obstetrics and gynaecology. It primarily focuses on practical, evidence-based review articles, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and also considers original research of clear clinical relevance and methodological rigor. The journal primarily publishes commissioned thematic special issues led by Guest Editors, while standalone submissions are considered following a pre-submission inquiry.

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Subject Obstetrics & Gynecology
Impact Factor 4.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1521-6934
eISSN 1532-1932
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4730 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter must briefly state the study aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal’s scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and exclude funding information, author declarations, and reviewer suggestions.
Abstract An abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Articles must not exceed 7,000 words including references. Review Articles must include Practice Points and a Research Agenda in the main manuscript at the end of the main text before the narrative Summary and References sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, separate submission highlights of 3 to 5 items with a maximum of 85 characters each, and a generative AI disclosure statement before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited as numbered references in square brackets in the order they appear in the text. References should be selective and prioritize high-quality evidence, and the reference list must consistently include author names, source title information, year, and volume and page or article number details where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal's scope, and emphasize novelty and broader implications.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings and, for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, must describe the research question, eligibility criteria, search strategy, study selection, data extraction methods, risk of bias assessment, and quantitative synthesis methods where applicable. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, required article highlights as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a generative AI disclosure statement before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use numbered citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance and include author names, source title information, year, and volume and article or page numbers where applicable, with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively in order of appearance.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly state the study aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal’s scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and exclude funding information, author declarations, and reviewer suggestions.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract structure type is not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings and, for meta-analyses, must clearly describe the research question, eligibility criteria, search strategy, study selection, data extraction methods, risk of bias assessment, and quantitative synthesis methods where applicable. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, required article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI disclosure statement before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use numbered citations in square brackets in the text. References must be numbered in order of appearance and include author names, source title information, year, and volume with article numbers or pagination where applicable, with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and citations in the text, and figures must be separately numbered, cited in the text, and provided with captions that include a brief title and description.
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Original Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal's scope, and emphasize the research's novelty and broader implications.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research Articles. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Structured abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words including references. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, include highlights, and add a generative AI disclosure statement before the references if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited using numbered citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and include author names, source title information, year, and volume with article numbers or pagination where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and figures must each be submitted as separate files with captions.
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Editorials (Invited)

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal's scope, and emphasize its novelty and broader implications.
Abstract Abstract is not required for invited editorials.
Manuscript Invited editorials generally must not exceed 1,500 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI disclosure statement before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited as numbered entries in square brackets in the text in order of appearance. References must be consistent in style and include author names, source titles, year, volume, and article numbers or page ranges where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions, and each figure must have a caption with a brief title and description.
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Recent Publications

Precocious puberty: An overview of pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management

Wafaa B. Hammad, Onyinye A. Nwachukwu, Mandy Abushama, Badreldeen Ahmed, Justin C. Konje

10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2026.102716
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Editorial: Advances and emerging perspectives in pediatric and adolescent gynecology

Anna Torres

10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2026.102728
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Uterine artery Doppler assessment in pregnancy

Rafaela Cardoso Gil Pimentel, Fabrício da Silva Costa, Conrado Milani Coutinho

10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2026.102729
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The effect of yoga on depression, anxiety, and stress during pregnancy and postpartum: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Minoo Ranjbar, Somayeh Abdolalipour, Elana Payne, Robab Hassanzadeh, Mahsa Maghalian, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2026.102730
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Consensus in prenatal management of Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn

Brittany Jill Arkerson, Enaja V. Sambatur, Hiba J. Mustafa

10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2026.102731
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days after proofs are sent.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with submission. It should be short, focused, explain the study's aim and main findings, show fit with the journal's aims and scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and acknowledge any invitation to submit.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 4730 APC excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

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Research Topics

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