BMC Infectious Diseases Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2334
BioMed Central
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Infectious Diseases
BMC Infectious Diseases (BID) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies and HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2334. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61 (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.
BMC Infectious Diseases Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Infectious Diseases has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies 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 Infectious Diseases makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2072 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Infectious Diseases 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 Infectious Diseases against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Infectious Diseases
- Budget $2072 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Infectious Diseases Compares
Compared against 37 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2334 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2072 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Infectious Diseases 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 Infectious Diseases is classified under COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections and Respiratory viral infections research.
BMC Infectious Diseases 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 2.606.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.606 | 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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Determinants and outcomes of adverse drug reactions among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria
Victoria Etuk, Ikeola A. Adeoye, Mobolaji M. Salawu • 2026
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Cohort evaluation of an all-oral shorter regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ecuador
Adriana Chacón, Yamile Celis Bustos, Dany Martinez • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S171015910
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