This journal focuses on research integrity, encompassing issues such as research misconduct, questionable research practices, and the ethical conduct of research. It examines policies and organizational initiatives aimed at safeguarding research integrity, the role of contributorship and authorship in academic recognition, and the impact of financial structures and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on research ethics. The journal also addresses challenges in publication integrity, including predatory publishing, citation irregularities, and the correction of the scientific record.
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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.
Library and Information SciencesQ1
EducationQ2
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Medical Ethics
Scopus Categories
Library and Information SciencesMedicine (miscellaneous)Education
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ethics in Clinical ResearchAcademic integrity and plagiarismscientometrics and bibliometrics researchArtificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationEthics in medical practicePharmaceutical industry and healthcareAcademic Publishing and Open AccessMeta-analysis and systematic reviewsBiomedical Ethics and RegulationHealth and Medical Research Impacts