Critical Care Journal Citation Rate 2026
1364-8535
eISSN 1466-609X
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Critical Care
Critical Care (CC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation and Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1364-8535 (e-ISSN 1466-609X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.46 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2931 USD. OpenAlex records 21,326 works and 638,934 citations, with an h-index of 287.
Critical Care Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Critical Care has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.46, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Critical Care makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2931 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Critical Care 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 Critical Care against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Critical Care
- Budget $2931 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation, Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy, Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Critical Care Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1364-8535 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1466-609X |
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2931 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Critical Care is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2931.
In our subject taxonomy, Critical Care is classified under Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation, Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy, Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders and Respiratory Support and Mechanisms.
Critical Care is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.457.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 6.457 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine versus midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients: a randomized clinical trial
Majid Sezavar, Hosein Akhavan, Gholamreza Khademi • 2026
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Sustainable continuous renal replacement therapy: The influence of blood flow rates, effluent dose, autoeffluent, and citrate anticoagulation on carbon dioxide emissions
Cyveen Weeraratna, Forbes McGain, Andrew A. Udy • 2026
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Metabolic footprint of sepsis and septic shock: A narrative review
ANJALI MISHRA, Deven Juneja • 2026
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Long-term psychological outcomes among frontline healthcare workers following the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review
Traci N. Adams, Hetal Patel, Carol S. North • 2026
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High-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and triglyceride levels and their prognosis in critically ill septic patients
Wagner Nedel, Lílian Rodrigues Henrique, João Alberto S Deuschle • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S191417626
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