BMJ Public Health Journal Citation Rate 2026
2753-4294
BMJ
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About BMJ Public Health
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
Compared against 21 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 2753-4294 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~117 days to first decision |
| h-index | 17 |
| Total Works | 1,339 |
| Total Citations | 2,928 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.98 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
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.
BMJ Public Health is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, BMJ Public Health returns a first decision in about 117 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,339 works that have together drawn 2,928 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 17; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.925; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.98.
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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.
Works Published per Year (2023–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 504 | 1,017 |
| 2024 | 333 | 1,419 |
| 2023 | 74 | 418 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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