BMC Neuroscience Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2202
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Neuroscience
BMC Neuroscience (BN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Memory and Neural Computing and Neural dynamics and brain function, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2202. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.54 (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, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2318 USD. OpenAlex records 5,080 works and 107,121 citations, with an h-index of 136.
BMC Neuroscience Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Neuroscience has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.54, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Memory and Neural Computing 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 Neuroscience makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2318 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Neuroscience 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 Neuroscience against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Neuroscience
- Budget $2318 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Memory and Neural Computing, Neural dynamics and brain function, Neuroscience and Neural Engineering. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Neuroscience Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2202 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2318 USD |
| h-index | 136 |
| Total Works | 5,096 |
| Total Citations | 107,851 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.02 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Neuroscience is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2318.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Neuroscience is classified under Advanced Memory and Neural Computing, Neural dynamics and brain function, Neuroscience and Neural Engineering and Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research.
BMC Neuroscience is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 5,096 works that have together drawn 107,851 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 136; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.536; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.02.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.536 | 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 | 70 | 210 |
| 2024 | 80 | 607 |
| 2023 | 69 | 628 |
| 2022 | 82 | 988 |
| 2021 | 79 | 1,217 |
| 2020 | 58 | 1,010 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1,741 |
| 2018 | 82 | 2,703 |
| 2017 | 86 | 2,813 |
| 2016 | 83 | 2,916 |
| 2015 | 422 | 3,089 |
| 2014 | 382 | 5,308 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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