Introduction
In the field of biomedical research, the impact factor of a journal is an important measure of its influence and importance in the scientific community. It represents the average number of citations received by articles published in the journal during a specified time period. In this article, we will explore the impact factor of the biomedical research journal "Biomedical Research (BM), and its historical trends.
What is Biomedical Research (BM)?
Biomedical Research (BM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and other types of scientific communication in all areas of biomedical research. The journal is published by International Scientific Information, Inc. (ISI), and its first issue was published in 1990. BM is indexed in major scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and the Web of Science.
What is the Impact Factor of Biomedical Research (BM)?
According to the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) released by Clarivate Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters), the impact factor of Biomedical Research (BM) for 2020 is 1.812. This is a slight increase compared to the 2019 impact factor of 1.742.
Historical Trends
The impact factor of BM has varied over the years. Looking at the data from the past five years, we can see that there has been a general trend of the impact factor increasing:
- 2016: 1.661
- 2017: 1.737
- 2018: 1.586
- 2019: 1.742
- 2020: 1.812
The highest impact factor for BM was achieved in 2017, when it reached 1.737. The lowest impact factor in the past five years was in 2018, with a value of 1.586.
Comparison with other Journals
The impact factor of BM is not particularly high compared to other top-tier biomedical research journals. For example, in 2020, the impact factor of The Lancet was 60.392, while Science had an impact factor of 41.845. However, it is worth noting that Biomedical Research (BM) is an open-access journal that charges relatively low publication fees, making it accessible to researchers from all backgrounds.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the impact factor of Biomedical Research (BM) has been steadily increasing over the years, reaching a value of 1.812 in 2020. While this impact factor may not be particularly high compared to other top-tier journals in the field, BM's open-access policy and low publication fees make it an attractive option for researchers from all backgrounds.
