BMJ Paediatrics Open Journal Citation Rate 2026
2399-9772
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMJ Paediatrics Open
BMJ Paediatrics Open (BPO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child Nutrition and Water Access and Child and Adolescent Health in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2399-9772. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.12 (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 1,685 works and 15,602 citations, with an h-index of 48.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 105 days.
BMJ Paediatrics Open Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Paediatrics Open has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.12, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Child Nutrition and Water Access 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 Paediatrics Open makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 105 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Paediatrics Open 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 Paediatrics Open against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Paediatrics Open
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 105 days.
- This journal covers Child Nutrition and Water Access, Child and Adolescent Health, Infant Development and Preterm Care. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Paediatrics Open Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2399-9772 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~105 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Paediatrics Open is tracked in our journal database and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Paediatrics Open is classified under Child Nutrition and Water Access, Child and Adolescent Health, Infant Development and Preterm Care and Neonatal Respiratory Health Research.
For prospective authors, BMJ Paediatrics Open returns a first decision in about 105 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.118.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.118 | 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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