Archives of Public Health Journal Citation Rate 2026
2049-3258
eISSN 2049-3258
BMC
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Archives of Public Health
Archives of Public Health (APH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Public aspects of medicine, published by BMC in GB and in circulation since 2013, catalogued under ISSN 2049-3258 (e-ISSN 2049-3258). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3090 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 85 days.
Archives of Public Health Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Archives of Public Health has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Public aspects of medicine research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Archives of Public Health makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3090 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 85 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Archives of Public Health should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Archives of Public Health against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Archives of Public Health
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 85 days.
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Public aspects of medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Archives of Public … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2049-3258 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2049-3258 |
| Publisher | BMC |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2013 |
| APC / Cost | $3090 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~85 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Archives of Public Health is published by BMC, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2013. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 3090.
In our subject taxonomy, Archives of Public Health is classified under Public aspects of medicine.
Archives of Public Health is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Archives of Public Health returns a first decision in about 85 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.788.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.788 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Research Highlights
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