BMJ Neurology Open Journal Citation Rate 2026
2632-6140
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMJ Neurology Open
BMJ Neurology Open (BNO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Acute Ischemic Stroke Management and Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies, catalogued under ISSN 2632-6140. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.51 (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 is fully open access. OpenAlex records 499 works and 2,855 citations, with an h-index of 22.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 68 days.
BMJ Neurology Open Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Neurology Open has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.51, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Acute Ischemic Stroke Management 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 Neurology Open makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 68 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Neurology Open 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 Neurology Open against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Neurology Open
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 68 days.
- This journal covers Acute Ischemic Stroke Management, Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies, Neurological disorders and treatments. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Neurology Open Compares
Compared against 26 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 2632-6140 |
|---|---|
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~68 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Neurology Open is classified under Acute Ischemic Stroke Management, Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies, Neurological disorders and treatments and Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments.
For prospective authors, BMJ Neurology Open returns a first decision in about 68 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.510.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.510 | 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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