BMJ Open Gastroenterology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2054-4774 BMJ GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review

About BMJ Open Gastroenterology
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BMJ Open Gastroenterology (BOG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2054-4774. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21 (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 768 works and 12,755 citations, with an h-index of 53.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 16 days.

BMJ Open Gastroenterology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

BMJ Open Gastroenterology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection 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 Gastroenterology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 16 days — fast by sector standards.

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

Submission Tips for BMJ Open Gastroenterology
  • Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 16 days.
  • This journal covers Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Open Gastroenterology Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+54%
Field avg: 2.08

Compared against 36 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 2054-4774
Publisher BMJ
Country United Kingdom
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Review Speed ~16 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

BMJ Open Gastroenterology is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.

In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Open Gastroenterology is classified under Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment and Liver Disease and Transplantation.

For prospective authors, BMJ Open Gastroenterology returns a first decision in about 16 days (fast for its field).

Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.209.

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Frequently Asked Questions about BMJ Open Gastroenterology

BMJ Open Gastroenterology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.209 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, BMJ Open Gastroenterology is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at BMJ Open Gastroenterology is approximately 16 days.

BMJ Open Gastroenterology is published by BMJ.

BMJ Open Gastroenterology 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 Open Gastroenterology is 2054-4774.

BMJ Open Gastroenterology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.21, 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
Clean
Citation Rate
3.209
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.209 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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