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Life Sciences, Society and Policy

Springer International Publishing AG · Switzerland · Est. 2013

ISSN2195-7819

SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total35

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

1.035

H-Index

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Total Works

130

Total Citations

4,454

2yr Mean Citedness

0.00

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the intersection of scientific research, technological advancements, and their societal implications. It examines ethical considerations, policy frameworks, and the social impact of innovations in areas such as healthcare, biobanking, data management, and agriculture. The journal also addresses issues of research integrity, public trust, and the responsible governance of scientific endeavors.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2013

Annual Volume~ 10 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2021)

Total Publications130

Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media

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Submission Info

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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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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Springer International Publishing AG

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2195-7819

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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?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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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.

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)Q1

Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ1

PhilosophyQ1

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

PhilosophyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Ethics in Clinical ResearchBiomedical Ethics and RegulationCRISPR and Genetic EngineeringGene Regulatory Network AnalysisNeuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical InnovationsHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeGenetically Modified Organisms ResearchData-Driven Disease SurveillancePatient Dignity and PrivacyBiomedical and Engineering Education