BMC Psychiatry Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-244X
eISSN 1471-244X
BMC
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Psychiatry
BMC Psychiatry (BP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Psychiatry, published by BMC in GB and in circulation since 2003, catalogued under ISSN 1471-244X (e-ISSN 1471-244X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.05 (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 $3390 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 9,961 works and 319,274 citations, with an h-index of 199.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 67 days.
BMC Psychiatry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Psychiatry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.05, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3390 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 67 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Psychiatry
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 67 days.
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Psychiatry. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Psychiatry Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-244X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1471-244X |
| Publisher | BMC |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2003 |
| APC / Cost | $3390 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~67 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Psychiatry is published by BMC, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2003. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Psychiatry is classified under Psychiatry.
BMC Psychiatry is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, BMC Psychiatry returns a first decision in about 67 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.046.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.046 | 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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Research Highlights
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