KENNEDY INSTITUTE OF ETHICS JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Advancing Discourse on Ethics and Health Sciences

Introduction

The KENNEDY INSTITUTE OF ETHICS JOURNAL, published by the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Press, stands as a leading periodical in the realm of ethics, particularly emphasizing the intersection of health policy, social sciences, history, and philosophy of science. With an ISSN of 1054-6863 and an E-ISSN of 1086-3249, this journal has been a cornerstone of ethical discourse since its inception in 1991. Renowned for its rigorous peer-review process, the journal boasts impressive rankings, including Q1 in History and Philosophy of Science and Q2 in Health (Social Science) for 2023. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find this journal invaluable for navigating complex ethical issues, providing a platform for innovative research and discourse. Although currently not offering Open Access, its contributions to the fields of ethics and legal aspects of health are profound, making it an essential resource for those engaged in these critical discussions.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index48
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.71
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life10.90
Citing Half Life8.30
JCI1.21
Total Documents555
WOS Total Citations541
SCIMAGO Total Citations2069
SCIMAGO SELF Citations64
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.02
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.67
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History and Philosophy of Science in Arts and Humanities
Rank #27/223
Percentile 87.89
Quartile Q1
Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #18/46
Percentile 60.87
Quartile Q2
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #154/371
Percentile 58.49
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #151/310
Percentile 51.29
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 46/77
Percentile 40.90
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 36/67
Percentile 47.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 16/77
Percentile 79.22
Quartile Q1
PHILOSOPHY
Rank 57/325
Percentile 82.46
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 9/67
Percentile 86.57
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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