BMJ Case Reports Journal Citation Rate 2026
1757-790X
BMJ
GB
Q3 Quartile
About BMJ Case Reports
BMJ Case Reports (BCR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments and Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1757-790X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.51 (Q3 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 operates a subscription model.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 70 days.
BMJ Case Reports Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Case Reports has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.51, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments 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.
BMJ Case Reports operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 70 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Case Reports 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 BMJ Case Reports against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Case Reports
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 70 days.
- This journal covers Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments, Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis, Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Case Reports Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1757-790X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~70 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Case Reports is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Case Reports is classified under Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments, Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis, Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management and Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment.
For prospective authors, BMJ Case Reports returns a first decision in about 70 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.510.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.510 | 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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