BMJ Open Respiratory Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
2052-4439
BMJ
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMJ Open Respiratory Research
BMJ Open Respiratory Research (BORR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Asthma and respiratory diseases and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2052-4439. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.68 (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. OpenAlex records 1,426 works and 22,591 citations, with an h-index of 64.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 71 days.
BMJ Open Respiratory Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Open Respiratory Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.68, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Asthma and respiratory diseases 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 Respiratory Research makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 71 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Open Respiratory Research 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 Respiratory Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Open Respiratory Research
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 71 days.
- This journal covers Asthma and respiratory diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research, Delphi Technique in Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2052-4439 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~71 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Open Respiratory Research is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Open Respiratory Research is classified under Asthma and respiratory diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research, Delphi Technique in Research and Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
For prospective authors, BMJ Open Respiratory Research returns a first decision in about 71 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.678.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.678 | 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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