BMC Health Services Research

BMC Health Services Research is a peer-reviewed open access academic journal that publishes articles in the field of health services research. The journal was established in 2001 and is published by BioMed Central, a division of Springer Nature.

Overview

BMC Health Services Research aims to disseminate research that has the potential to improve the delivery, management, and accessibility of healthcare services. The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, and methodological studies. The scope of the journal includes topics such as health economics, health policy, quality of care, patient safety, and healthcare management.

Publication Model

As an open access journal, all articles published in BMC Health Services Research are freely available to read, download, and share. The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution license, which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Editorial Process

The editorial process at BMC Health Services Research involves rigorous peer review to ensure the quality and integrity of the research. The journal employs a team of academic editors who are experts in the field of health services research. These editors are responsible for assessing the scientific merit of submitted manuscripts and making decisions on publication.

Indexing and Impact Factor

BMC Health Services Research is indexed in several major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. The journal's impact factor, a measure of the average number of citations to recent articles, is regularly reported in the Journal Citation Reports.

See Also

• BioMed Central
• Open access journal
• Health services research
• Peer review
• Impact factor