BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health Journal Citation Rate 2026
2515-1991
eISSN 2515-2009
BMJ
GB
Q2 Quartile
About BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health
BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health (BSRH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Global Maternal and Child Health, published by BMJ in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2515-1991 (e-ISSN 2515-2009). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.73 (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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 665 works and 5,510 citations, with an h-index of 33.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 116 days.
BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.73, 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.
BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 116 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive 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 Sexual & Reproductive Health against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 116 days.
- This journal covers Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Global Maternal and Child Health, Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2515-1991 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2515-2009 |
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~116 days to first decision |
| h-index | 33 |
| Total Works | 665 |
| Total Citations | 5,510 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.76 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health is classified under Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Global Maternal and Child Health, Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions and Reproductive Health and Contraception.
BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health returns a first decision in about 116 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 665 works that have together drawn 5,510 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 33; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.731; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.76.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.731 | 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 (2011–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | 45 |
| 2024 | 87 | 290 |
| 2023 | 48 | 276 |
| 2022 | 49 | 384 |
| 2021 | 89 | 1,129 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1,209 |
| 2019 | 86 | 1,045 |
| 2018 | 84 | 928 |
| 2017 | 29 | 197 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
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