BMC Neurology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1471-2377 BioMed Central GB

Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About BMC Neurology
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+6%
Field avg: 2.08
APC vs Field Avg
-34%
Field avg: $3136

Compared against 20 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about BMC Neurology

BMC Neurology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.215 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, BMC Neurology is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for BMC Neurology is $2072 USD.

BMC Neurology is published by BioMed Central.

BMC Neurology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. 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 Neurology is 1471-2377.

BMC Neurology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.22, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.215
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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
YearWorks publishedCitations 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
6,262
Total Works
136,789
Total Citations
123
h-index
2.43
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $3090 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Metadata

Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S120289491

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