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Journal of Clinical Ethics

University of Chicago Press · United States · Est. 1990

ISSN1046-7890

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.211

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Total Works

1,979

Total Citations

17,812

2yr Mean Citedness

0.83

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Clinical Ethics focuses on ethical considerations within healthcare, particularly concerning patient autonomy, decision-making, and the responsibilities of clinicians and healthcare systems. Recent articles address complex issues such as abortion access and restrictions, medical aid in dying, organ donation for Jehovah's Witnesses, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in medical imaging. The journal also explores challenges in clinical ethics consultation, including epistemic injustice, trauma-informed approaches, and the use of "curious engagement" to improve ethical practices. Additionally, it examines ethical dilemmas related to end-of-life care, resource allocation, and the impact of legal and policy changes on patient care.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1990

Annual Volume~ 46 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications1,979

Publisher OrgUniversity of Chicago Press

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Publishing ModelSubscription

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of Chicago Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1046-7890

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Health PolicyQ4

Health (social science)Q4

Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsQ4

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsMedicine (miscellaneous)Health (social science)Health Policy

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Ethics in medical practiceEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesPatient Dignity and PrivacyMedical Malpractice and Liability Issues