Asian Bioethics Review

metrics 2024

Championing Ethical Discourse Across Diverse Domains

Introduction

Asian Bioethics Review, published by SPRINGER, is a premier journal indexed with ISSN 1793-8759 and E-ISSN 1793-9453, dedicated to advancing discourse in the interdisciplinary field of bioethics across Asia and beyond. Established in 2015, this esteemed publication has rapidly gained recognition, achieving a Q1 ranking in Philosophy and Q2 in key categories such as Health Policy and Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in 2023. With its robust Scopus rankings highlighting its significance across diverse domains—including a remarkable 98th percentile ranking in Philosophy—the journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, ethicists, and policymakers to explore pressing ethical issues and contribute to policy development in health and social sciences. Although not open access, the journal ensures a wide reach through institutional subscriptions, making it an essential resource for students and professionals committed to ethical practices in healthcare. Set in the dynamic backdrop of Singapore, "Asian Bioethics Review" continues to shape the conversation around bioethical practices in the Asian context and globally.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.62
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index16
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.65
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life3.70
Citing Half Life6.10
JCI0.98
Total Documents325
WOS Total Citations345
SCIMAGO Total Citations978
SCIMAGO SELF Citations43
Scopus Journal Rank0.62
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.57
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.23
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #16/806
Percentile 98.01
Quartile Q1
Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #5/46
Percentile 89.13
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #49/371
Percentile 86.79
Quartile Q1
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #48/310
Percentile 84.52
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 39/77
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 16/23
Percentile 32.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 25/77
Percentile 67.53
Quartile Q2
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 9/23
Percentile 60.87
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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