BMJ evidence-based medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
2515-446X
eISSN 2515-4478
BMJ
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About BMJ evidence-based medicine
BMJ evidence-based medicine (BEM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies and Clinical practice guidelines implementation, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2515-446X (e-ISSN 2515-4478). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.37 (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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 4,632 works and 31,456 citations, with an h-index of 69.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 105 days.
BMJ evidence-based medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ evidence-based medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.37, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies 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 evidence-based medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 105 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ evidence-based medicine 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 evidence-based medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ evidence-based medicine
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 105 days.
- This journal covers Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies, Clinical practice guidelines implementation, Health Sciences Research and Education. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ evidence-based medicine Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2515-446X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2515-4478 |
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~105 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ evidence-based medicine is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ evidence-based medicine is classified under Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies, Clinical practice guidelines implementation, Health Sciences Research and Education and Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life.
For prospective authors, BMJ evidence-based medicine returns a first decision in about 105 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.370.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.370 | 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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