BJPsych Open Journal Citation Rate 2026
2056-4724
Cambridge University Press
GB
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About BJPsych Open
BJPsych Open (BO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering COVID-19 and Mental Health and Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints, published by Cambridge University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2056-4724. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.81 (Q3 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 $1864 USD.
BJPsych Open Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BJPsych Open has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.81, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the COVID-19 and Mental Health 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, BJPsych Open makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1864 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BJPsych Open 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 BJPsych Open against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BJPsych Open
- Budget $1864 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers COVID-19 and Mental Health, Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints, Mental Health Treatment and Access. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BJPsych Open Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2056-4724 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1864 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BJPsych Open is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1864.
In our subject taxonomy, BJPsych Open is classified under COVID-19 and Mental Health, Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints, Mental Health Treatment and Access and Psychiatric care and mental health services.
BJPsych Open is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.813.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.813 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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