BMC Medical Research Methodology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1471-2288 Springer Nature GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About BMC Medical Research Methodology
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BMC Medical Research Methodology (BMRM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2288. As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.60 (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.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 87 days.

BMC Medical Research Methodology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

BMC Medical Research Methodology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.60, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 Research Methodology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 87 days.

Researchers looking to publish in BMC Medical Research Methodology 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 Research Methodology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for BMC Medical Research Methodology
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 87 days.
ISSN (Print) 1471-2288
Publisher Springer Nature
Country United Kingdom
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Review Speed ~87 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

BMC Medical Research Methodology is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.

For prospective authors, BMC Medical Research Methodology returns a first decision in about 87 days (longer for its field).

Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.599.

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Frequently Asked Questions about BMC Medical Research Methodology

BMC Medical Research Methodology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.599 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, BMC Medical Research Methodology is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at BMC Medical Research Methodology is approximately 87 days.

BMC Medical Research Methodology is published by Springer Nature.

BMC Medical Research Methodology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of BMC Medical Research Methodology is 1471-2288.

BMC Medical Research Methodology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.60, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated March 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Citation Rate
3.599
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2023
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2023 3.599 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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