Journal of Medical Ethics : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1473-4257pISSN: 0306-6800
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Aims and Scope of Journal of Medical Ethics
The Journal of Medical Ethics is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering the field of bioethics that was established in 1975. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 2.021, ranking it fourth out of 16 journals in the category "Medical Ethics" and 11th out of 55 journals in the category "Ethics". Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
4.7
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Health Policy
SNIP
1.56
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Journal of Medical Ethics Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1975 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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