BMJ Group impact report: 2025

Retaining impressive rankings The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is a widely used measure of average citations and is often seen as a marker of a journal’s influence. But no single metric can capture the whole picture. As a DORA signatory, BMJ Group offers a more balanced view of research impact. Alongside JIF, we share CiteScore, Altmetric mentions, time to first decision, and more, all available on our journal sites. These metrics help institutions assess quality, reach, and timeliness, and make informed decisions about where to subscribe and publish.

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British Journal of Sports Medicine Number 1 out of 133 in Sports Sciences 16.2 JIF | 21 CiteScore Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery Number 2 out of 16 in Neuroimaging 4.3 JIF | 8.8 CiteScore

Journal of Medical Ethics Number 4 out of 124 in Medical Ethics 6.5 JIF | 8.1 CiteScore

Tobacco Control Number 4 out of 58 in Substance Abuse 4.7 JIF | 9.8 CiteScore

BMJ Quality and Safety Number 4 out of 124 in Health Policy & Services 6.9 JIF | 10.8 CiteScore

The BMJ Number 5 out of 332

in Medicine, General & Internal 42.7 JIF | 20.4 CiteScore

Family Medicine and Community Health Number 4 out of 28 in Primary Health Care 4.3 JIF | 5 CiteScore

BMJ Mental Health Number 6 out of 288 in Psychiatry – Clinical Medicine 11.4 JIF | 7.9 CiteScore

GUT Number 4 out of 147 in Gastroenterology & Hepatology 25.8 JIF | 46.7 CiteScore

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