BMJ Open Science Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2398-8703 BMJ GB

Open Access

About BMJ Open Science
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BMJ Open Science (BOS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal testing and alternatives and Immunotoxicology and immune responses, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2398-8703. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.00 — 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 113 days.

Submission Tips for BMJ Open Science
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 113 days.
  • This journal covers Animal testing and alternatives, Immunotoxicology and immune responses, Mesenchymal stem cell research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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ISSN (Print) 2398-8703
Publisher BMJ
Country United Kingdom
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Review Speed ~113 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

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

In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Open Science is classified under Animal testing and alternatives, Immunotoxicology and immune responses, Mesenchymal stem cell research and Meta-analysis and systematic reviews.

For prospective authors, BMJ Open Science returns a first decision in about 113 days (longer for its field).

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Frequently Asked Questions about BMJ Open Science

Yes, BMJ Open Science is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at BMJ Open Science is approximately 113 days.

BMJ Open Science is published by BMJ.

BMJ Open Science 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 Science is 2398-8703.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
0.000
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.000 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.

Journal Metrics
113
Days to Decision

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