BMJ Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
2754-0413
BMJ
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Fast Review
About BMJ Medicine
BMJ Medicine (BM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies and COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2754-0413. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.02 (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 is fully open access. OpenAlex records 253 works and 5,053 citations, with an h-index of 38.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 19 days.
BMJ Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.02, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the COVID-19 Clinical Research 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.
As a fully open-access publication, BMJ Medicine makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 19 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ 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 Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Medicine
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 19 days.
- This journal covers COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction, Long-Term Effects of COVID-19. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Medicine Compares
Compared against 21 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 2754-0413 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~19 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Medicine is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Medicine is classified under COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction, Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 and Meta-analysis and systematic reviews.
For prospective authors, BMJ Medicine returns a first decision in about 19 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.022.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.022 | 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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