BMC Medical Genomics Journal Citation Rate 2026
1755-8794
eISSN 1755-8794
BMC
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review
About BMC Medical Genomics
BMC Medical Genomics (BMG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Genetics and Internal medicine, published by BMC in GB and in circulation since 2008, catalogued under ISSN 1755-8794 (e-ISSN 1755-8794). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.87 (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 $3290 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 2,937 works and 67,736 citations, with an h-index of 104.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 32 days.
BMC Medical Genomics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Medical Genomics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.87, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Genetics 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 Medical Genomics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3290 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 32 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Medical 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 Medical Genomics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Medical Genomics
- The average time from submission to first decision is 32 days, which is moderate for the field.
- Budget $3290 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Genetics, Internal medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Medical Genomics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1755-8794 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1755-8794 |
| Publisher | BMC |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2008 |
| APC / Cost | $3290 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~32 days to first decision |
| h-index | 104 |
| Total Works | 2,939 |
| Total Citations | 67,779 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.97 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Medical Genomics is published by BMC, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2008. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 3290.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Medical Genomics is classified under Genetics and Internal medicine.
BMC Medical Genomics is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, BMC Medical Genomics returns a first decision in about 32 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 2,939 works that have together drawn 67,779 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 104; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.866; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.97.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.866 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 227 | 434 |
| 2024 | 294 | 1,490 |
| 2023 | 336 | 2,522 |
| 2022 | 275 | 2,797 |
| 2021 | 300 | 3,896 |
| 2020 | 195 | 4,617 |
| 2019 | 202 | 6,044 |
| 2018 | 126 | 3,719 |
| 2017 | 81 | 2,985 |
| 2016 | 68 | 1,857 |
| 2015 | 127 | 6,752 |
| 2014 | 99 | 3,824 |
Journal at a Glance
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