An interdisciplinary quarterly journal dedicated to philosophical bioethics. The KIEJ seeks to publish philosophically rigorous and empirically informed articles that explore the conceptual foundations and complexities of bioethical issues. The editorial team construes ‘bioethics’ maximally broadly, so as to include ethical, social, and political issues concerning public health, medicine, the environment, the natural sciences, nutrition, human embodiment, and sustainability and development, along with all standard bioethical topics.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
History and Philosophy of ScienceQ1
Health PolicyQ3
Health (social science)Q3
Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EthicsPhilosophySocial Issues
Scopus Categories
History and Philosophy of ScienceIssues, Ethics and Legal AspectsMedicine (miscellaneous)Health (social science)Health Policy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ethics in medical practiceEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcareBiomedical Ethics and RegulationEthics in Clinical ResearchNeuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations