BMJ Leader Journal Citation Rate 2026
2398-631X
Q2 Quartile
About BMJ Leader
BMJ Leader (BL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diversity and Career in Medicine and Healthcare Quality and Management, catalogued under ISSN 2398-631X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.48 (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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 712 works and 4,185 citations, with an h-index of 28.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 51 days.
BMJ Leader Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Leader has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.48, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diversity and Career in Medicine 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 Leader operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 51 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Leader 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 Leader against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Leader
- The average time from submission to first decision is 51 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Diversity and Career in Medicine, Healthcare Quality and Management, Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Leader Compares
Compared against 19 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 2398-631X |
|---|---|
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~51 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Leader is classified under Diversity and Career in Medicine, Healthcare Quality and Management, Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout and Innovations in Medical Education.
For prospective authors, BMJ Leader returns a first decision in about 51 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.481.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.481 | 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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