Journal decision profile

BMC Urology

Medicine

BMC Urology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.3, ranking Q1 in Urology. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

BioMed CentralUnited KingdompISSN 1471-2490eISSN 1471-2490
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
2.3

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 2.35.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
125 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 90–171 days

100 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 100% coverage · 2024–2025

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,690

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
2.32026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#64 / 653LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
11.2%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
0.85MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
125 daysIQR 90–171 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
225 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share11.2%

101 of 900 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share0.3%

3 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI0.85×

Below field-year expectation

Source output rank#64

of 653 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 0.85, so its typical recent paper runs about 15% below its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

11.2% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

712016
1212017
1162018
1392019
1952020
1852021
2142022
2122023
2892024
3382025

Recent work-type mix

900 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article92.8%
Review5.2%
Erratum1.8%
Conference abstract0.1%
Paratext0.1%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and medical subject coverage

OpenAlex topics show research communities; MeSH keeps the medical taxonomy recognizable.

Major MeSH signals

PubMed-indexed works

Select a MeSH signal to see how much BMC Urology publishes on it, from PubMed counts for the last five complete years.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments133
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment90
Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments86
Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research74
Renal cell carcinoma treatment49
Urological Disorders and Treatments32
Pelvic floor disorders treatments23
Genital Health and Disease21
Ureteral procedures and complications21
Urinary Tract Infections Management20
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-08-12. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 900 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Recommended alternatives

Candidates share at least one OpenAlex subfield (or field, if too few do) with this journal's main research topics, ignoring generic catch-all topics, and are ordered by topic overlap, then current Journal Metrics Score.

OpenAlex topic-neighbor model · Preview
Urologia InternationalisTopic-neighbor alternative1.1Metrics Score107dIQR 74–158dSubmission → acceptance$—Cost*Therapeutic Advances in UrologyTopic-neighbor alternative2.9Metrics Score194dIQR 139–246dSubmission → acceptance$$Cost*World Journal of UrologyTopic-neighbor alternative2.9Metrics Score116dIQR 78–161dSubmission → acceptance$$$Cost*Investigative and Clinical UrologyTopic-neighbor alternative2.6Metrics Score84dIQR 55–133dSubmission → acceptance$—Cost*Asian Journal of UrologyTopic-neighbor alternative1.8Metrics Score107dIQR 81–164dSubmission → acceptance$—Cost*Bjui CompassTopic-neighbor alternative1.5Metrics Score55dIQR 28–103dSubmission → acceptance$$Cost*

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* Cost is indicative only. APCs, taxes, waivers, and member discounts can change—always verify on the journal's official website.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
SurgeryQ2
Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineQ2
UrologyQ1
Q1
Subfield Quartile
B3
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

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#1,908
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BMC journals compared

2026 Journal Metrics Scores for 13 of 52 BMC journals published by BioMed Central, highest score first. Each journal is scored separately; there is no combined score for the BMC family.

  1. BMC Medicine7.3Q1
  2. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making6.1Q1
  3. BMC Biology5.8Q1
  4. BMC Chemistry5.6Q1
  5. BMC Cancer3.7Q1
  6. BMC Medical Genomics3.0Q1
  7. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders2.8Q1
  8. BMC Pulmonary Medicine2.8Q1
  9. BMC Veterinary Research2.8Q1
  10. BMC Anesthesiology2.6Q1
  11. BMC Pediatrics2.3Q1
  12. BMC Urologythis journal2.3Q1
  13. BMC Surgery1.9Q2

Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
2,676
H-Index
71
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
2,674
Subject Areas
SurgeryPulmonary and Respiratory MedicineUrology

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

Common questions about BMC Urology

What is BMC Urology's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

BMC Urology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.3, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What quartile is BMC Urology in?

BMC Urology's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q2 in Surgery; Q2 in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine; Q1 in Urology. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for BMC Urology will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does BMC Urology take from submission to acceptance?

Across 100 recent PubMed records with both dates, BMC Urology took a median of 125 days from submission to acceptance; the middle half took 90–171 days. This interval includes editorial handling and revisions, so it is not the time to a first decision.

How much does it cost to publish in BMC Urology?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,690 USD for BMC Urology. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to BMC Urology?

Comparable journals include Urologia Internationalis, Therapeutic Advances in Urology, World Journal of Urology, and Investigative and Clinical Urology. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

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