Basic Research in Cardiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0300-8428
eISSN 1435-1803
Springer Nature
DE
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Basic Research in Cardiology
Basic Research in Cardiology (BRC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics and Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0300-8428 (e-ISSN 1435-1803). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.76 (Q1 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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$4790 USD). OpenAlex records 4,668 works and 132,318 citations, with an h-index of 135.
Basic Research in Cardiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Basic Research in Cardiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.76, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics 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.
Basic Research in Cardiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Basic Research in Cardiology 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 Basic Research in Cardiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Basic Research in Cardiology
- Budget $4790 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics, Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion, Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0300-8428 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1435-1803 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4790 USD |
| h-index | 135 |
| Total Works | 4,668 |
| Total Citations | 132,318 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 8.77 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Basic Research in Cardiology is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4790.
In our subject taxonomy, Basic Research in Cardiology is classified under Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics, Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion, Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies.
Basic Research in Cardiology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,668 works that have together drawn 132,318 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 135; its most recent citation rate stands at 7.756; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 8.77.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.756 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | 252 |
| 2024 | 72 | 1,268 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1,556 |
| 2022 | 63 | 1,782 |
| 2021 | 66 | 2,840 |
| 2020 | 71 | 4,231 |
| 2019 | 52 | 3,068 |
| 2018 | 44 | 3,956 |
| 2017 | 66 | 3,995 |
| 2016 | 72 | 3,832 |
| 2015 | 70 | 3,358 |
| 2014 | 57 | 3,192 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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