BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
2055-7647
BMJ
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine (BOSEM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity and Health, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2055-7647. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.20 (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 1,472 works and 28,139 citations, with an h-index of 71.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 96 days.
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.20, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise 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 Sport & Exercise Medicine makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 96 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 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 Sport & Exercise Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Open Sport & Exercise …
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 96 days.
- This journal covers Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, Sport Psychology and Performance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2055-7647 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~96 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine is classified under Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, Sport Psychology and Performance and Sports injuries and prevention.
For prospective authors, BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine returns a first decision in about 96 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.198.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.198 | 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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