BMJ connections. Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 3050-2551 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd

Q3 Quartile Open Access

About BMJ connections.
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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.
How BMJ connections. Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-92%
Field avg: 3.22

Compared against 3 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 3050-2551
Publisher BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
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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.

Research Areas
Frequently Asked Questions about BMJ connections.

BMJ connections. does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.250 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, BMJ connections. is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at BMJ connections. is approximately 112 days.

BMJ connections. is published by BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

BMJ connections. shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of BMJ connections. is 3050-2551.

BMJ connections. sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.25, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
0.250
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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.

Journal Metrics
112
Days to Decision
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