Developing World Bioethics

metrics 2024

Innovating solutions for complex health dilemmas.

Introduction

Developing World Bioethics, published by WILEY, is an esteemed journal dedicated to the exploration and advancement of ethical issues in health and healthcare within developing countries. Since its inception in 2001, this journal has become a critical platform for disseminating scholarly research and discourse that address complex bioethical challenges in varied socio-economic contexts. With an impressive Q2 ranking in multiple categories, including Health Policy and Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, it stands out as a vital resource among its peers, boasting significant Scopus rankings that highlight its influence and contribution to the fields of health and social sciences. The journal is committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and insight, making it an invaluable asset for researchers, professionals, and students keen on bioethics and health policy. While the journal operates on a subscription basis, it provides broad access to its diverse range of articles, ensuring that cutting-edge bioethical perspectives are available to stakeholders worldwide, with a focus on innovative solutions and best practices in healthcare systems globally.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index35
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.60
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life5.20
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI0.68
Total Documents630
WOS Total Citations474
SCIMAGO Total Citations2157
SCIMAGO SELF Citations53
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.03
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.62
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.76

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #10/46
Percentile 78.26
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #90/371
Percentile 75.74
Quartile Q1
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #84/310
Percentile 72.90
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 53/77
Percentile 31.80
Quartile Q3
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 17/23
Percentile 28.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 40/77
Percentile 48.05
Quartile Q3
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 14/23
Percentile 39.13
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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