BMJ Open Gastroenterology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2054-4774
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About BMJ Open Gastroenterology
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
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| ISSN (Print) | 2054-4774 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| 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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Citation Rate
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| 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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