BMC Biology
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
BMC Biology provides open-access, rapid, high-visibility publishing of biology research with portable peer review and author-friendly policies.
Target Customer
Researchers and authors in biology seeking open-access publication; editors and reviewers; research institutions and funders supporting open-access publishing.
Key Differentiator
Portable peer review and transfer of reviews between journals; scoop protection; open-access upon publication; ability to transfer manuscripts and reviews within BMC and outside journals; support for preprints; broad open-data and materials sharing policies.
Implementation Timeline
Publishers report a fast publication schedule with median days to first decision around 6 and median days to acceptance around 198; articles published online with final citation formatting after acceptance
Pain Points
- 1Slow or opaque editorial processes without clear, timely feedback
- 2Desire for open-access publishing to maximize visibility and accessibility
- 3Frustration with repeated submissions and duplicated reviews across journals
- 4Need for flexible formatting and support for large datasets or supplementary materials
- 5Concern about being scooped or unpublished comparable findings after submission
Key Features
- 1Open access publication with immediate online access and article-level metrics
- 2Portable peer review and the ability to transfer manuscripts and reviews between journals
- 3Scoop protection and acceptance of preprints
- 4Support for large datasets, color illustrations, and interactive content
- 5Commissioned frontmatter such as Reviews, Perspectives, Forums and Comments; diverse article types (Research, Methodology, Software, Registered Reports)
- 6In-house professional editors and an Editorial Board; single-blind peer review
- 7Data and materials availability policies; code sharing requirements; data citation standards
- 8Promotional activities including press releases and blog/social media promotion
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Chief Editor
- 2Editorial Board Member
- 3Editorial Team
Client Results
- 1High visibility and broad accessibility due to open-access model
- 2Fast editorial decisions (median 6 days to first editorial decision; median 198 days to acceptance)
- 3High usage metrics (e.g., 2024 downloads: 2,843,729; 2024 Altmetric mentions: 2,615; 2024 Journal Impact Factor: 4.5; SNIP: 1.279; SJR: 1.727)
Competitive Advantages
- 1Portable reviews to reduce resubmission time and duplication of effort
- 2Transfer desk to facilitate seamless manuscript transfers within BMC journals and even outside the group
- 3Scoop protection and tolerance for preprints
- 4Open access with broad visibility and promotion via press and social channels
- 5Flexible formatting and data-sharing policies to accommodate large datasets and various content types
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
An open-access, selective biology journal publishing primary research, methodology, software, and registered reports, with commissioned frontmatter and policies designed to enhance visibility, speed, and flexibility for authors.
Target Market
Researchers and institutions in biology and life sciences seeking rapid, open-access publication and broad dissemination of results; editors and reviewers in academia.
Unique Value Proposition
Open-access publishing with rapid evaluation, portable peer review, and transferability of reviews; scoop protection; author-friendly submission formats; robust data/materials/code sharing requirements; broad recognition and promotion of published work.
Technical Requirements
Data sharing and availability: authors must deposit raw data in appropriate repositories prior to peer review; supporting data must be available to editors and reviewers; code must be shared in public repositories with DOIs where applicable; articles are published online with final citation format after acceptance; large datasets and supplementary information are supported
Pricing Model
Article Processing Charge (APC) of £2590.00 / $3690.00 / €2990.00 (subject to VAT/local taxes); discretionary APC waivers/discounts may be granted for financial need; APCs determined at the date of acceptance; open access funding and institutional agreements may apply
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