BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care Journal Citation Rate 2026
2052-4897
BMJ
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About BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care (BODRC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diabetes Management and Education and Diabetes Management and Research, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2052-4897. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.32 (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 1,581 works and 41,831 citations, with an h-index of 86.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 37 days.
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.32, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Diabetes Management and Education 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 Open Diabetes Research & Care makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 37 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care 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 Open Diabetes Research & Care against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Open Diabetes Research & …
- The average time from submission to first decision is 37 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Diabetes Management and Education, Diabetes Management and Research, Diabetes Treatment and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2052-4897 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~37 days to first decision |
| h-index | 87 |
| Total Works | 1,580 |
| Total Citations | 42,480 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.70 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care is classified under Diabetes Management and Education, Diabetes Management and Research, Diabetes Treatment and Management and Diabetes and associated disorders.
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care returns a first decision in about 37 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,580 works that have together drawn 42,480 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 87; its most recent citation rate stands at 4.324; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.70.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.324 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | 275 |
| 2024 | 118 | 945 |
| 2023 | 103 | 1,634 |
| 2022 | 143 | 2,860 |
| 2021 | 230 | 5,635 |
| 2020 | 390 | 12,582 |
| 2019 | 100 | 3,894 |
| 2018 | 67 | 2,267 |
| 2017 | 93 | 4,497 |
| 2016 | 97 | 3,868 |
| 2015 | 62 | 2,538 |
| 2014 | 31 | 1,467 |
Journal at a Glance
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