BMC Health Services Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
1472-6963
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Health Services Research
BMC Health Services Research (BHSR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Global Maternal and Child Health and Health Policy Implementation Science, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1472-6963. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.15 (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 $2195 USD. OpenAlex records 18,428 works and 524,386 citations, with an h-index of 219.
BMC Health Services Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Health Services Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.15, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Global Maternal and Child 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, BMC Health Services Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2195 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Health Services Research 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 Health Services Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Health Services Research
- Budget $2195 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Global Maternal and Child Health, Health Policy Implementation Science, Healthcare Policy and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Health Services … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1472-6963 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2195 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Health Services Research is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2195.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Health Services Research is classified under Global Maternal and Child Health, Health Policy Implementation Science, Healthcare Policy and Management and Healthcare Systems and Reforms.
BMC Health Services Research 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 3.153.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.153 | 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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Guy Sadeu Wafeu, Valerie Makoge, Loirette Simo Simo • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S12898181
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