BMC Research Notes Journal Citation Rate 2026
1756-0500
BioMed Central
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About BMC Research Notes
BMC Research Notes (BRN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child Nutrition and Water Access and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1756-0500. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53 (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 $1361 USD. OpenAlex records 10,587 works and 243,339 citations, with an h-index of 139.
BMC Research Notes Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Research Notes has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Child Nutrition and Water Access 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 Research Notes makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1361 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Research Notes 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 Research Notes against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Research Notes
- Budget $1361 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Child Nutrition and Water Access, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Global Maternal and Child Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Research Notes Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1756-0500 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1361 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Research Notes is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1361.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Research Notes is classified under Child Nutrition and Water Access, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Global Maternal and Child Health and Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications.
BMC Research Notes 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 1.535.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.535 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S100014455
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