British Medical Bulletin Journal Citation Rate 2026
0007-1420
eISSN 1471-8391
Oxford University Press
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review
About British Medical Bulletin
British Medical Bulletin (BMB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0007-1420 (e-ISSN 1471-8391). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.20 (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 6,559 works and 223,786 citations, with an h-index of 192.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 36 days.
British Medical Bulletin Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
British Medical Bulletin has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.20, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies 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.
British Medical Bulletin operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 36 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in British Medical Bulletin 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 British Medical Bulletin against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for British Medical Bulletin
- The average time from submission to first decision is 36 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices, History of Medical Practice. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How British Medical Bulletin Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0007-1420 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1471-8391 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~36 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
British Medical Bulletin is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, British Medical Bulletin is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices, History of Medical Practice and Human auditory perception and evaluation.
For prospective authors, British Medical Bulletin returns a first decision in about 36 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.197.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.197 | 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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