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, published by BMJ in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 2044-5415 (electronic ISSN 2044-5423).
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. 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 a OpenAlex 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.
| 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.
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
Historical Trend
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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Last updated: May 21, 2026
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