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BMC Psychiatry Key Metrics
CiteScore 
5.1
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
< 5
Scite Index
0.85 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Psychiatry and Mental Health
SNIP
1.69
Time to Accept
5
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0 to 3 months14%
4 to 6 months40%
7 to 9 months30%
Above 9 months15%
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Topics Covered on BMC Psychiatry
Mental health
Randomized controlled trial
Cross-sectional study
Depressive symptoms
Quality of life
Systematic review
Cancer
Substance use
Emergency department
Health care
Antipsychotic
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Psychological distress
Social support
Disease
Focus group
Major depressive disorder
Questionnaire
Usual care
Intellectual disability
BMC Psychiatry Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | BMC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Continuous publication |
| Article Processing Charges | EUR 2490 | USD 2890 | GBP 2090 |
| Publication Time | 20 |
| Editorial Review Process | Open peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Continuous publication |
| Publication Start Year | 2001 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY, CC0 |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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FAQs on BMC Psychiatry
How long has BMC Psychiatry been actively publishing? 
BMC Psychiatry has been in operation since 2001 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of BMC Psychiatry?
BMC Psychiatry published with a Continuous publication frequency.
How many articles did BMC Psychiatry publish last year?
In 2023, BMC Psychiatry publsihed 958 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for BMC Psychiatry?
For BMC Psychiatry, eISSN is 1471-244X and pISSN is 1471-244X.
What is Citescore for BMC Psychiatry?
Citescore for BMC Psychiatry is 5.1.
What is SNIP score for BMC Psychiatry?
SNIP score for BMC Psychiatry is 1.69.
What is the SJR for BMC Psychiatry?
SJR for BMC Psychiatry is Q1.
Who is the publisher of BMC Psychiatry?
BMC is the publisher of BMC Psychiatry.
