Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: BioMed Central Ltd

Abbreviation: BMC Musculoskelet. Disord.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

2.91

SJR

 0.85

h-Index

 141

Rank

 6310

Important Details

Title BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Standard Abbreviation BMC Musculoskelet. Disord.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2); Rheumatology (Q2)
Impact Score 2.91
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.85
h-index 141
Overall Rank 6310
Publisher Name BioMed Central Ltd
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 14712474
Coverage and History 2000-2026
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
10076

About BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders


BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2000-2026. The rank of this journal is 6310. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.91, 141, and 0.85, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14712474.

The best quartile of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is Q2. This journal has received a total of 10076 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 2.91. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.91

It is increased by a factor of around 0.33, and the percentage change is 12.79% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Prediction of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 2.91. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 2.91
2024 2.58
2023 2.33
2022 2.32
2021 2.48
2020 2.23
2019 2.11
2018 2.17
2017 2.26
2016 2.10
2015 2.20
2014 2.22

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders h-index


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The h-index of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 141. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 141 published articles with more than 141 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is/are as follows: 14712474.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is ranked 6310 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.85.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Publisher


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The publisher of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is BioMed Central Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2000-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is BMC Musculoskelet. Disord.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('BMC Musculoskelet. Disord.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders


If your area of research or discipline is related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The latest impact score of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 2.91. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The latest h-index of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 141. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 0.85. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The latest ranking of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 6310. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

This standard abbreviation of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is BMC Musculoskelet. Disord..


Is "BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd.


What is the scope of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The scope of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is as follows:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Rheumatology

For detailed scope of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is/are as follows: 14712474.


What is the best quartile for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The best quartile for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is Q2.


What is the coverage history of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders?

The coverage history of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is as follows 2000-2026.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo Conference And Proceedings 17577 54 0.00
Analysis in Theory and Applications Journal Global Science Press 16288 13 0.42
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research Journal Corvinus University of Budapest 20149 53 0.92
Clinical Medicine and Research Journal Marshfield Clinic 14142 66 1.34
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 7829 48 1.43
Socialism and Democracy Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 23978 21 0.26
Asian Textile Journal Trade Journal G P S Kwatra 24694 12 0.18
Journal des Professionnels de l'Enfance Journal TPMA 30098 2 0.00
International Journal of Pest Management Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 14557 60 1.87
Psycho-Oncologie Journal Tech Science Press 24496 12 0.35

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 2.91
2024 2.58
2023 2.33
2022 2.32
2021 2.48
2020 2.23
2019 2.11
2018 2.17
2017 2.26
2016 2.10
2015 2.20
2014 2.22



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