BMC Medical Ethics

metrics 2024

Exploring the intersection of ethics and medicine.

Introduction

BMC Medical Ethics is a leading open-access journal dedicated to the critical exploration and dissemination of knowledge surrounding ethical issues in healthcare and medicine. Published by BMC, and headquartered in the United Kingdom, this journal has become a cornerstone in the field since its inception in 2000, with a remarkable focus on health policy, nursing ethics, and the complex legal aspects intertwining with healthcare practices. With an impressive Q1 ranking across multiple categories, including Health Policy and Health (Social Science), it ranks among the top journals globally—particularly notable with its Scopus rankings reflecting a strong 85th percentile in Nursing and an 81st percentile in Social Sciences. As an open-access publication, BMC Medical Ethics ensures that research findings are readily accessible, fostering a collaborative environment for researchers, practitioners, and students alike. The journal's commitment to ethical discourse not only advances academic inquiry but also shapes the practices and policies that govern healthcare delivery; thus, making it an invaluable resource for those engaged in the advancement of medical ethics.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.97
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index60
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.16
Influence1.02
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life5.10
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI1.05
Total Documents1304
WOS Total Citations3514
SCIMAGO Total Citations8991
SCIMAGO SELF Citations595
Scopus Journal Rank0.97
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.37
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.48
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.60

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #7/46
Percentile 84.78
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #68/371
Percentile 81.67
Quartile Q1
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #67/310
Percentile 78.39
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 11/77
Percentile 86.40
Quartile Q1
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 3/23
Percentile 89.10
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 10/46
Percentile 79.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 20/77
Percentile 74.03
Quartile Q2
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 7/23
Percentile 69.57
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 12/46
Percentile 73.91
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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