BMJ Quality & Safety Journal Citation Rate 2026
2044-5415
eISSN 2044-5423
BMJ
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About BMJ Quality & Safety
BMJ Quality & Safety (BQS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life and Healthcare Quality and Management, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2044-5415 (e-ISSN 2044-5423). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.96 (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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 4,883 works and 259,670 citations, with an h-index of 222.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 73 days.
BMJ Quality & Safety Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Quality & Safety has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.96, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life 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.
BMJ Quality & Safety operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 73 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Quality & Safety 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 Quality & Safety against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Quality & Safety
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 73 days.
- This journal covers Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Quality and Management, Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMJ Quality & … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2044-5415 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2044-5423 |
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~73 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Quality & Safety is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Quality & Safety is classified under Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Quality and Management, Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues and Patient Safety and Medication Errors.
For prospective authors, BMJ Quality & Safety returns a first decision in about 73 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.964.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.964 | 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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