BMC Gastroenterology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-230X
BioMed Central
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Gastroenterology
BMC Gastroenterology (BG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders and Gastrointestinal motility and disorders, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-230X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.38 (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 $2072 USD. OpenAlex records 6,170 works and 128,662 citations, with an h-index of 122.
BMC Gastroenterology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Gastroenterology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.38, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders 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 Gastroenterology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2072 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Gastroenterology
- Budget $2072 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders, Gastrointestinal motility and disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Gastroenterology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-230X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2072 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Gastroenterology is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2072.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Gastroenterology is classified under Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders, Gastrointestinal motility and disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment.
BMC Gastroenterology 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 2.381.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.381 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S180811554
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