Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine

metrics 2024

Elevating the conversation on ethics and law in medical practice.

Introduction

Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences, serves as a vital platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research in the interdisciplinary domains of medical ethics, history, and law. Since its inception in 2008 as an Open Access journal, it has facilitated global access to scholarly works, contributing significantly to discussions on ethical standards in medical practices and the historical context influencing contemporary medicine. With a commendable Q1 ranking in History and a notable Q2 rank in Law according to the 2023 category quartiles, this journal stands out in its commitment to academic excellence and research impact. Furthermore, its affiliation with leading institutions and robust indexing in Scopus highlight its reputation and encourage contributions from a diverse array of scholars. Researchers, professionals, and students are invited to engage with this journal’s content, which not only enriches the academic discourse but also promotes informed ethical practices in medicine.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.40
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.40
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.16
Total Documents260
WOS Total Citations307
SCIMAGO Total Citations574
SCIMAGO SELF Citations47
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.85
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.05
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.35

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #106/1760
Percentile 93.98
Quartile Q1
Law in Social Sciences
Rank #274/1025
Percentile 73.27
Quartile Q2
Computer Science (miscellaneous) in Computer Science
Rank #94/133
Percentile 29.32
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 17/23
Percentile 28.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 20/23
Percentile 13.04
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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