BMC Cancer
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
└
Cancer Research
Q2
└
Genetics
Q2
└
Oncology
Q2
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.172
Q2
SJR Score
H-Index
180
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.05
Total Docs. (latest)
1,902
Total Citations (3yr)
17,143
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
14712407
Coverage
2001-2026
Journal Rank
#3,780
Subject Categories
Cancer Research
Q2
Genetics
Q2
Oncology
Q2
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
BMC Cancer is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of cancer research, including the pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancers.
The journal welcomes submissions concerning molecular and cellular biology, genetics, epidemiology, and clinical trials.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 1,902 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 4,127 |
| Total Refs. | 81,967 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 17,143 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 4,113 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 4.05 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 43.10 |
| % Female | 44.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of BMC Cancer?
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, BMC Cancer has an SJR of 1.172 and is ranked Q2.
What is the SJR and quartile of BMC Cancer?
BMC Cancer has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.172 and its best quartile is Q2.
What is the H-index of BMC Cancer?
The H-index of BMC Cancer is 180, meaning 180 of its articles have each been cited at least 180 times.
Is BMC Cancer indexed in Scopus?
Yes. BMC Cancer is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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