Midwifery Journal Citation Rate 2026
0266-6138
eISSN 1532-3099
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Midwifery
Midwifery (M) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Breastfeeding Practices and Influences and Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0266-6138 (e-ISSN 1532-3099). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10 (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 (APC ~$3300 USD). OpenAlex records 5,440 works and 118,109 citations, with an h-index of 122.
Midwifery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Midwifery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Breastfeeding Practices and Influences 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.
Midwifery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Midwifery 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 Midwifery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Midwifery
- Budget $3300 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Breastfeeding Practices and Influences, Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, Global Maternal and Child Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Midwifery Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0266-6138 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1532-3099 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3300 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Midwifery is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3300.
In our subject taxonomy, Midwifery is classified under Breastfeeding Practices and Influences, Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, Global Maternal and Child Health and Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Midwifery 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 2.102.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.102 | 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: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S183131812
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