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Aims and Scope
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
Journal of Medical Ethics Key Metrics
CiteScore 
4.7
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Health Policy
SNIP
1.56
Time to Accept
2
Mo
Time to Publish
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months51%
4 to 6 months31%
7 to 9 months14%
Above 9 months4%
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Topics Covered on Journal of Medical Ethics
Research ethics
Medical ethics
Resource allocation
Clinical trial
Genetic testing
Health professionals
Gestation
Social stratification
Resuscitation
Morality
Fetal alcohol
Ethical climate
Artificial intelligence
Vaccination policy
Cognitive impairment
Organ donation
Ceteris paribus
Infection control
Intellectual disability
Triage
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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Recently Published Papers in Journal of Medical Ethics
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- 6 Dec 2024
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- 4 Dec 2024
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FAQs on Journal of Medical Ethics
How long has Journal of Medical Ethics been actively publishing? 
Journal of Medical Ethics has been in operation since 1975 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal of Medical Ethics?
Journal of Medical Ethics published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Journal of Medical Ethics publish last year?
In 2023, Journal of Medical Ethics publsihed 265 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal of Medical Ethics?
For Journal of Medical Ethics, eISSN is 1473-4257 and pISSN is 0306-6800.
What is Citescore for Journal of Medical Ethics?
Citescore for Journal of Medical Ethics is 4.7.
What is SNIP score for Journal of Medical Ethics?
SNIP score for Journal of Medical Ethics is 1.56.
What is the SJR for Journal of Medical Ethics?
SJR for Journal of Medical Ethics is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Medical Ethics?
BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP is the publisher of Journal of Medical Ethics.
