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

## TL;DR

This paper examines how the impact factors of top obstetrics and gynecology journals changed during the pandemic.

## Contribution

The study shows that impact factor trends in obstetrics and gynecology mirrored those in other medical fields during the pandemic.

## Key findings

- Obstetrics and gynecology journals experienced similar impact factor trends as other medical specialties during the pandemic.
- The findings suggest a need for more reliable metrics to measure research impact.

## 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.