BJPsych Open
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
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Psychiatry and Mental Health
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.265
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
56
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.51
Total Docs. (latest)
281
Total Citations (3yr)
2,422
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
20564724
Coverage
2015-2026
Journal Rank
#3,312
Subject Categories
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
BJPsych Open is a high-quality, online-only open access journal for the publication of all methodologically sound research in psychiatry and disciplines related to mental health.
In addition to original research, the journal also publishes research protocols; a variety of review types including narrative, systematic and realist reviews; as well as policy and analysis of topical practice and research findings.
The journal maintains the highest scientific, peer-review and ethical standards of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, led by a board of international Editors.
With a target turnaround from acceptance to publication of 25 days, BJPsych Open will ensure rapid peer-review and publication.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 281 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 632 |
| Total Refs. | 11,566 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 2,422 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 630 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.51 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 41.16 |
| % Female | 54.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of BJPsych Open?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, BJPsych Open has an SJR of 1.265 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of BJPsych Open?
BJPsych Open has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.265 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of BJPsych Open?
The H-index of BJPsych Open is 56, meaning 56 of its articles have each been cited at least 56 times.
Is BJPsych Open indexed in Scopus?
Yes. BJPsych Open is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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