BMC Medical Research Methodologyopen access | 2025 Impact Factor: 3.7 | Cite Score: 6.6 | SCOPUS Q1

About this Journal:
BMC Medical Research Methodology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing original research articles in methodological approaches to healthcare research. Articles on the methodology of epidemiological research, clinical trials and meta-analysis/systematic review are particularly encouraged, as are empirical studies of the associations between choice of methodology and study outcomes.
Encourages articles on the methodology of epidemiological research, clinical trials, and meta-analysis/systematic reviews.
As a BMC Series journal, BMC Medical Research Methodology does not make editorial decisions based on the perceived interest or potential impact of a study. Manuscripts are considered for publication if they are scientifically valid. For research articles, this includes having a clearly defined and sound research question, appropriate methodology and analysis, and adherence to community-agreed standards relevant to the field.
As a BMC Series journal, does not make editorial decisions based on the perceived interest or potential impact of a study; manuscripts are considered for publication if they are scientifically valid.

Scope of the Journal:
Methodological approaches to healthcare research;
Methodology of epidemiological research;
Clinical trials and meta-analysis/systematic reviews;
Empirical studies of the associations between choice of methodology and study outcomes;
Development and validation of research methodologies in medical research.