BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies Journal Citation Rate 2026
2662-7671
eISSN 2662-7671
BMC
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review
About BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (BCMT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Other systems of medicine, published by BMC in GB and in circulation since 2020, catalogued under ISSN 2662-7671 (e-ISSN 2662-7671). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.94 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3090 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 2,700 works and 35,669 citations, with an h-index of 59.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 21 days.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.94, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Other systems 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, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3090 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 21 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 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 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 21 days.
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Other systems of medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2662-7671 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2662-7671 |
| Publisher | BMC |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2020 |
| APC / Cost | $3090 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~21 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies is published by BMC, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2020. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 3090.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies is classified under Other systems of medicine.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies returns a first decision in about 21 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.943.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.943 | 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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