BMCISSN 1364-8535eISSN 1466-609XUpdated Aug 3, 2026
Data Version: 2020.10Update Frequency: Every 4 months
Current Impact Score (2025)
11.4
Forecast Impact Score (2026)
Impact Change (2025 → 2026)
Forecast Signal
Locked
Confidence
Locked
Current Impact Score: Independently calculated and retrospectively shown to closely align with official journal metrics. Forecast Impact Score: Forecast for the next annual metric release.
Score Trend 2021–2026
Trend shape only. The full 5-year trend with values and the 2026 forecast point are part of the paid view.
Drivers summarize the main factors behind the forecast direction.
Publication Cost (APC)
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APC and APC per Forecast Impact Point
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