Christian Bioethics

metrics 2024

Unpacking Complex Bioethical Issues with Christian Insights

Introduction

Christian Bioethics is a pivotal journal published by Oxford University Press, dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of bioethical issues from a Christian perspective. Since its inception in 1995, the journal has served as a crucial platform for scholars, practitioners, and students to engage with complex ethical questions at the intersection of medicine, philosophy, and religious studies. With an evolving scope that reflects contemporary debates in bioethics, the journal has achieved notable rankings, including Q2 in Religious Studies and Q3 in Philosophy in 2023, underscoring its significance in these fields. While not open access, Christian Bioethics continues to bridge gaps between faith and science, encouraging rigorous dialogue on how Christian ethics can inform bioethical decision-making and policy. It is essential reading for those looking to deepen their understanding of ethical issues shaped by religious convictions, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.14
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index12
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.07
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life13.60
JCI0.95
Total Documents446
WOS Total Citations96
SCIMAGO Total Citations190
SCIMAGO SELF Citations48
Scopus Journal Rank0.14
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.24
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.18
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #63/644
Percentile 90.22
Quartile Q1
Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #179/806
Percentile 77.79
Quartile Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #247/398
Percentile 37.94
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHILOSOPHY
Rank 78/325
Percentile 76.00
Quartile Q1
RELIGION
Rank 70/339
Percentile 79.35
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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