BMJ Open Quality Journal Citation Rate 2026
2399-6641
BMJ
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review
About BMJ Open Quality
BMJ Open Quality (BOQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Emergency and Acute Care Studies and Health Policy Implementation Science, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2399-6641. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.05 (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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 44 days.
BMJ Open Quality Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Open Quality has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.05, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Emergency and Acute Care Studies 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 Quality makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 44 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Open Quality 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 Quality against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Open Quality
- The average time from submission to first decision is 44 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Emergency and Acute Care Studies, Health Policy Implementation Science, Hospital Admissions and Outcomes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Open Quality Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2399-6641 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~44 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Open Quality is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Open Quality is classified under Emergency and Acute Care Studies, Health Policy Implementation Science, Hospital Admissions and Outcomes and Patient Safety and Medication Errors.
For prospective authors, BMJ Open Quality returns a first decision in about 44 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.053.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.053 | 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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