Removed from DOAJ (2022-04-13). DOAJ's stated reason: Journal is inactive. A removal from the Directory of Open Access Journals is a quality/transparency signal — it can mean the journal became inactive or failed DOAJ's re-review criteria. This is not proof of predatory practice, but verify the journal's current status and policies before submitting. Check on DOAJ ↗
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Citations received
18
711
2014
15
391
2015
12
301
2016
18
1.1k
2017
25
794
2018
6
235
2019
13
351
2020
10
336
2021
Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
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
Frequently asked questions about Life Sciences, Society and Policy
Is Life Sciences, Society and Policy a predatory journal?
Life Sciences, Society and Policy was withdrawn from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) — DOAJ's stated reason: "Journal is inactive" (2022-04-13). Withdrawal is not a predatory verdict, but it is a material editorial signal; it remains indexed in Scopus. Verify the journal's current status on DOAJ and its official site before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Life Sciences, Society and Policy?
Life Sciences, Society and Policy is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 1.035.
Is Life Sciences, Society and Policy indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Life Sciences, Society and Policy is indexed in Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Life Sciences, Society and Policy?
Subject areas: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law; Philosophy.