BMJ connections. Journal Citation Rate 2026
3050-2551
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About BMJ connections.
BMJ connections. (BC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Genetic Associations and Epidemiology and Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, published by BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, catalogued under ISSN 3050-2551. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.25 (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 is fully open access.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 112 days.
BMJ connections. Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ connections. has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.25, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Genetic Associations and Epidemiology 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, BMJ connections. makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 112 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ connections. 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 connections. against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ connections.
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 112 days.
- This journal covers Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 3050-2551 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ Publishing Group Ltd |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~112 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ connections. is published by BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ connections. is classified under Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities and Genomics and Rare Diseases.
For prospective authors, BMJ connections. returns a first decision in about 112 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.250.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.250 | 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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