Journal of Bioethical Inquiry

metrics 2024

Illuminating Ethical Pathways in Health and Society

Introduction

The Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, published by Springer, is a prominent academic journal in the fields of bioethics, health policy, and social sciences. Established in 2004 and running through 2024, it is recognized for providing a critical platform for the exploration of ethical issues arising in the contexts of healthcare and policy making. With an ISSN of 1176-7529 and an E-ISSN of 1872-4353, this esteemed journal holds a Q2 quartile ranking in both Health Policy and Health (Social Science) categories, indicating its significant impact and contributions to the field. It boasts impressive Scopus rankings, with a standing of #70 out of 371 in Social Sciences _ Health (Social Science) and #68 out of 310 in Medicine _ Health Policy, representing its relevance and authority in these domains. Although it does not currently offer open access options, the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry remains a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students eager to engage with the complexities of bioethical challenges and to advance the discourse on health policies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.69
Journal Impact Factor1.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index36
Journal IF Without Self1.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.40
Influence0.66
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life4.50
Citing Half Life6.60
JCI0.90
Total Documents1303
WOS Total Citations1154
SCIMAGO Total Citations3378
SCIMAGO SELF Citations204
Scopus Journal Rank0.69
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.65
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.00

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #70/371
Percentile 81.13
Quartile Q1
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #68/310
Percentile 78.06
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 25/77
Percentile 68.20
Quartile Q2
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 9/23
Percentile 63.00
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 30/67
Percentile 56.00
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 24/46
Percentile 48.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 28/77
Percentile 63.64
Quartile Q2
MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 10/23
Percentile 56.52
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 21/67
Percentile 68.66
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 18/46
Percentile 60.87
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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