BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2474
BioMed Central
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (BMD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2474. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.52 (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 Musculoskeletal Disorders Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.52, placing it in the Q2 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 Musculoskeletal Disorders makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2072 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 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 Musculoskeletal Disorders against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Budget $2072 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2474 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2072 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2072.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 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 2.523.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.523 | 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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Finite element analysis of acromioclavicular joint stress in the treatment of Neer II distal clavicular fracture
Jigang Zhu, Chunfeng Zhou, Feng Yang • 2026
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Diagnostic value of MRI in medial patellar plica: limited classification but link to cartilage injury
Guihao Zheng, YuLong Ouyang, ShuiLin Chen • 2026
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Pharmacological treatment for Charcot neuroarthropathy: a systematic review
Liang Liu, Jun Lu, Jie Wang • 2026
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S35439863
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