Accountability in Research-Ethics Integrity and Policy

metrics 2024

Advancing Ethical Frameworks in Research.

Introduction

Accountability in Research: Ethics Integrity and Policy is a distinguished journal published by Taylor & Francis Inc, focusing on the critical intersection of research integrity and ethical practices within various disciplines. Established in 1989, this journal serves as a vital platform for advancing the understanding of accountability frameworks in research, particularly contributing to the fields of education, library sciences, and miscellaneous medicine. With a robust impact reflected in its Q1 ranking in Library and Information Sciences and its significant placements in Education and Medicine (Q2), the journal is highly regarded among researchers and practitioners alike. The journal's objective is to promote scholarly discourse on ethical integrity in research practices, making it an essential resource for academics, professionals, and students who wish to foster responsible research environments. Although it does not operate under an open access model, the journal's comprehensive methodology and insightful articles ensure that it remains influential in shaping the future of research accountability and ethics.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.62
Journal Impact Factor2.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.50
H-Index38
Journal IF Without Self2.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.36
Influence1.10
Immediacy Index2.50
Cited Half Life4.50
Citing Half Life5.70
JCI0.88
Total Documents697
WOS Total Citations1324
SCIMAGO Total Citations2052
SCIMAGO SELF Citations338
Scopus Journal Rank0.62
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.00
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.03
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.05

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #50/280
Percentile 82.14
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #276/1543
Percentile 82.11
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 4/23
Percentile 84.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 12/23
Percentile 47.83
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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