What BMJ Open specifies
These figures apply to every manuscript type at BMJ Open. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- All manuscript types 10 rules, including: display item limit (8 items).
Read from BMJ Open's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.
About BMJ Open
- Publisher
- BMJ
- ISSN
- 2044-6055
- h-index
- 242
- Citations
- 916,704
- Articles indexed
- 44,913
- Journal website
- authors.bmj.com
Citation figures from OpenAlex.
Preparing a submission for BMJ Open
Scraiber has 10 requirements on file for BMJ Open, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select BMJ Open and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to BMJ Open may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.
Changes to review in your manuscript
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by BMJ Open’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the word limit for BMJ Open?
- Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for BMJ Open. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
- How do I check my manuscript against the BMJ Open guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for BMJ Open. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
- What are the submission requirements for BMJ Open?
- Scraiber has 10 requirements on file for BMJ Open. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does BMJ Open use?
- Consult BMJ Open’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
- Can I automatically format my paper for BMJ Open?
- Upload your draft and select BMJ Open and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
- How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for BMJ Open?
- Select BMJ Open and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
- How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for BMJ Open?
- Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
- Do I have to redo my references for BMJ Open?
- Review your citations and bibliography against BMJ Open’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
- Who publishes BMJ Open?
- BMJ Open is published by BMJ.
- What is the ISSN of BMJ Open?
- The ISSN of BMJ Open is 2044-6055.
Official author guidelines: authors.bmj.com, bmjopen.bmj.com
