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, 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.
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. 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.
| 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 |
| h-index | 192 |
| Total Works | 6,558 |
| Total Citations | 223,734 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.29 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
British Medical Bulletin is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3715.
Editorially, British Medical Bulletin concentrates on Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Medical History and Innovations and Human auditory perception and evaluation.
British Medical Bulletin is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, British Medical Bulletin returns a first decision in about 36 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 6,558 works that have together drawn 223,734 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 192; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.197; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.29.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 221 |
| 2024 | 25 | 311 |
| 2023 | 38 | 662 |
| 2022 | 33 | 910 |
| 2021 | 33 | 2,097 |
| 2020 | 46 | 3,066 |
| 2019 | 39 | 2,084 |
| 2018 | 47 | 2,757 |
| 2017 | 54 | 2,785 |
| 2016 | 61 | 3,469 |
| 2015 | 55 | 3,268 |
| 2014 | 41 | 1,443 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
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