Last Updated on June 22, 2023

BMJ Open- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: BMJ Publishing Group

Abbreviation: BMJ Open




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

2.97

SJR

 1.059

h-Index

 139

Rank

 3829

Important Details

Title BMJ Open
Standard Abbreviation BMJ Open
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1)
Impact Score 2.97
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.059
h-index 139
Overall Rank 3829
Publisher Name BMJ Publishing Group
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20446055
Coverage and History 2011-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
38869

About BMJ Open


BMJ Open is a journal published by BMJ Publishing Group. This journal covers the area[s] related to Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2011-2022. The rank of this journal is 3829. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.97, 139, and 1.059, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20446055.

The best quartile of BMJ Open is Q1. This journal has received a total of 38869 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


BMJ Open Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the BMJ Open is 2.97. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.97

It is increased by a factor of around 0.17, and the percentage change is 6.07% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of BMJ Open Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of BMJ Open is 2.97. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of BMJ Open. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.97
2021 2.80
2020 2.43
2019 2.63
2018 2.49
2017 2.64
2016 2.70
2015 3.06
2014 2.81

BMJ Open h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of BMJ Open is 139. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 139 published articles with more than 139 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




BMJ Open ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMJ Open is/are as follows: 20446055.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

BMJ Open Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The BMJ Open is ranked 3829 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.059.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


BMJ Open Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of BMJ Open is BMJ Publishing Group. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2011-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of BMJ Open is BMJ Open. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('BMJ Open') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in BMJ Open


If your area of research or discipline is related to Medicine (miscellaneous), etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of BMJ Open?

The latest impact score of BMJ Open is 2.97. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of BMJ Open?

The latest h-index of BMJ Open is 139. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMJ Open?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMJ Open is 1.059. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of BMJ Open?

The latest ranking of BMJ Open is 3829. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of BMJ Open?

BMJ Open is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of BMJ Open?

This standard abbreviation of BMJ Open is BMJ Open.


Is "BMJ Open" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

BMJ Open is a journal published by BMJ Publishing Group.


What is the scope of BMJ Open?

The scope of BMJ Open is as follows:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

For detailed scope of BMJ Open, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of BMJ Open?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMJ Open is/are as follows: 20446055.


What is the best quartile for BMJ Open?

The best quartile for BMJ Open is Q1.


What is the coverage history of BMJ Open?

The coverage history of BMJ Open is as follows 2011-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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BMJ Open Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 2.97
2021 2.80
2020 2.43
2019 2.63
2018 2.49
2017 2.64
2016 2.70
2015 3.06
2014 2.81



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