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Perspectives in Biology and Medicine

Johns Hopkins University Press · United States · Est. 1932

ISSN1529-8795
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.312
H-Index
98
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.558
Total Works
4,366
Total Citations
57,506
2yr Mean Citedness
0.67
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the intersection of medicine, ethics, and societal issues, examining the complexities of patient care, health disparities, and the role of healthcare professionals. It delves into the ethical considerations of medical practice, the impact of social determinants on health, and the philosophical underpinnings of medical concepts. The journal also addresses the historical and cultural contexts of health and illness, and the evolving landscape of medical research and bioethics.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1932
Frequency3x/year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications4,366
Publisher OrgJohns Hopkins University Press
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Johns Hopkins University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1529-8795
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

History and Philosophy of ScienceQ2
Health PolicyQ3
Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

History & Philosophy Of ScienceMedicine, Research & Experimental

Scopus Categories

History and Philosophy of ScienceIssues, Ethics and Legal AspectsMedicine (miscellaneous)Health Policy

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Ethics in medical practiceEmpathy and Medical EducationMental Health and PsychiatryEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcareHealth and Medical Research ImpactsPhilosophy and History of ScienceGenetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical ResearchNutrition, Genetics, and DiseaseMedical History and InnovationsHistory of Medical Practice
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref