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Harm Reduction Journal

BioMed Central Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1972

ISSN1477-7517eISSN1477-7517
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
75
/ 100
High Trust
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total75
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.409
H-Index
89
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.262
Total Works
1,754
Total Citations
42,033
2yr Mean Citedness
3.32
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on harm reduction strategies and interventions for various populations facing substance use, overdose, and other health-related risks. It covers topics such as the effectiveness of specific interventions like 'chill packs' and fentanyl test strips, the implementation of harm reduction services in healthcare settings, and the experiences of individuals accessing or seeking support for substance use, gambling, and violence. The journal also explores the impact of policy and societal factors on harm reduction efforts and examines disparities in access to care and treatment.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
26
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1972
FrequencyIrregular
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,754
Publisher OrgBioMed Central
OA Since2003
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~26 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
LOCKSSPMC

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
BioMed Central Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1477-7517 / 1477-7517
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
LOCKSS, PMC
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Substance Abuse

Scopus Categories

Psychiatry and Mental HealthPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

HIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesForensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsSmoking Behavior and CessationHepatitis C virus researchHomelessness and Social IssuesCannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchSex work and related issues
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref