BMJ Public Health Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2753-4294 BMJ

Q2 Quartile Open Access

About BMJ Public Health
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BMJ Public Health (BPH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and COVID-19 and Mental Health, published by BMJ, catalogued under ISSN 2753-4294. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.93 (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 117 days.

BMJ Public Health Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

BMJ Public Health has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.93, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health 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 Public Health makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 117 days.

Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Public Health 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 Public Health against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for BMJ Public Health
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 117 days.
  • This journal covers Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Global Maternal and Child Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Public Health Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-54%
Field avg: 4.21

Compared against 28 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 2753-4294
Publisher BMJ
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Review Speed ~117 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

BMJ Public Health is published by BMJ. It publishes on an open-access basis.

In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Public Health is classified under Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Global Maternal and Child Health and Health disparities and outcomes.

For prospective authors, BMJ Public Health returns a first decision in about 117 days (longer for its field).

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.925.

Research Areas
Frequently Asked Questions about BMJ Public Health

BMJ Public Health does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.925 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, BMJ Public Health is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at BMJ Public Health is approximately 117 days.

BMJ Public Health is published by BMJ.

BMJ Public Health 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 Public Health is 2753-4294.

BMJ Public Health sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.93, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
1.925
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.925 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
117
Days to Decision

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