AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOETHICS

metrics 2024

Pioneering insights into legal and ethical healthcare challenges.

Introduction

American Journal of Bioethics (ISSN: 1526-5161, E-ISSN: 1536-0075) is a premier publication in the field of bioethics, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, renowned for its commitment to advancing scholarly discourse. Established in 2001, the journal is positioned at the forefront of ethical discussions in healthcare, evidenced by its impressive Q1 rankings in both Health Policy and Issues, Ethics, and Legal Aspects in 2023. With an emphasis on high-impact research, it holds a prestigious Scopus Rank of #1/46 in Nursing and #9/310 in Medicine, showcasing its significance in shaping bioethical considerations. Though not classified as an open access journal, its contents are integral for researchers, practitioners, and students engaged in ethical policymaking and advocacy. By addressing contemporary ethical dilemmas and legal nuances within healthcare, the American Journal of Bioethics serves as an essential resource for fostering an informed dialogue and influencing policy development across the globe.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.97
Journal Impact Factor17.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)12.30
H-Index71
Journal IF Without Self17.00
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.13
Influence4.44
Immediacy Index10.50
Cited Half Life4.40
Citing Half Life4.00
JCI4.04
Total Documents6175
WOS Total Citations3420
SCIMAGO Total Citations12309
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1009
Scopus Journal Rank0.97
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.17

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #1/46
Percentile 97.83
Quartile Q1
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #9/310
Percentile 97.10
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 1/77
Percentile 99.40
Quartile Q1
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 1/23
Percentile 97.80
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 1/67
Percentile 99.30
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 1/46
Percentile 98.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 1/77
Percentile 98.70
Quartile Q1
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 1/23
Percentile 95.65
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 2/67
Percentile 97.01
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 1/46
Percentile 97.83
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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