BMC Genomics Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2164
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Genomics
BMC Genomics (BG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2164. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.72 (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 $1925 USD. OpenAlex records 19,640 works and 892,191 citations, with an h-index of 264.
BMC Genomics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Genomics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.72, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Chromosomal and Genetic Variations 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 Genomics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1925 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Genomics 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 Genomics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Genomics
- Budget $1925 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Genomics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2164 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1925 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Genomics is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1925.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Genomics is classified under Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Plant Gene Expression Analysis.
BMC Genomics 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 3.723.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 3.723 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Genomic structures of rDNA clusters in Eimeria acervulina
Ning Zhang, Xiaojin Li, Yuanyuan Liu • 2026
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Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of MAPKK gene family in Zanthoxylum armatum DC. reveal its potential role in ecological adaptive evolution
Chongyu Liu, Li Li Tan, Ruxin Xu • 2026
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Comprehensive in silico characterization of proteins associated with light responses, transport, and stress-related processes in the gametophyte of the fern Dryopteris affinis ssp. affinis
Helena Fernández, Sara Ojosnegros, José Manuel Álvarez • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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