BMJ Oncology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2752-7948 BMJ

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About BMJ Oncology

BMJ Oncology (BO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by BMJ. It is catalogued under ISSN 2752-7948.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 113 days.

BMJ Oncology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

BMJ Oncology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.52, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.

As a fully open-access publication, BMJ Oncology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 113 days.

Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Oncology 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 Oncology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for BMJ Oncology
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 113 days.
ISSN (Print) 2752-7948
Publisher BMJ
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Review Speed ~113 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

BMJ Oncology is published by BMJ. It publishes on an open-access basis.

For prospective authors, BMJ Oncology returns a first decision in about 113 days (longer for its field).

Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.516.

Frequently Asked Questions about BMJ Oncology

The current impact factor of BMJ Oncology is 4.516.

Yes, BMJ Oncology is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at BMJ Oncology is approximately 113 days.

BMJ Oncology is published by BMJ.

BMJ Oncology 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 Oncology is 2752-7948.

BMJ Oncology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.52, 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
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Citation Rate
4.516
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.516 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
113
Days to Decision
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Last updated: May 21, 2026

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