BMC Neurology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2377
BioMed Central
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Neurology
BMC Neurology (BN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Acute Ischemic Stroke Management and Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2377. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.22 (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. OpenAlex records 6,132 works and 134,940 citations, with an h-index of 123.
BMC Neurology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Neurology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.22, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Acute Ischemic Stroke Management 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 Neurology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2072 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Neurology 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 Neurology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Neurology
- Budget $2072 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Acute Ischemic Stroke Management, Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research, Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Neurology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2377 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2072 USD |
| h-index | 123 |
| Total Works | 6,262 |
| Total Citations | 136,789 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.43 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Neurology 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 Neurology is classified under Acute Ischemic Stroke Management, Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research, Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies and Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders.
BMC Neurology is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 6,262 works that have together drawn 136,789 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 123; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.215; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.43.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.215 | 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 | 576 | 1,481 |
| 2024 | 495 | 2,872 |
| 2023 | 450 | 4,003 |
| 2022 | 512 | 6,024 |
| 2021 | 496 | 8,016 |
| 2020 | 445 | 9,224 |
| 2019 | 351 | 8,731 |
| 2018 | 226 | 6,229 |
| 2017 | 223 | 7,781 |
| 2016 | 258 | 8,520 |
| 2015 | 266 | 9,161 |
| 2014 | 257 | 10,673 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S120289491
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