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AMA Journal of Ethics

American Medical Association · United States · Est. 1999

ISSN2376-6980
SJR Q2Scopus / SJR
18
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q2+18
Total18
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.534
H-Index
60
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.64
Total Works
4,066
Total Citations
25,560
2yr Mean Citedness
1.15
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The AMA Journal of Ethics explores ethical considerations in medicine, focusing on advancements in geroscience and life extension, including equitable access to gerotherapies and the societal impact of extended lifespans. It also examines the ethical implications of electronic health records (EHRs), patient access to health information, and the role of technology like artificial intelligence in clinical practice. The journal addresses issues related to diagnostic research, such as the Undiagnosed Diseases Network, and the interpretation of novel health tests.

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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 Language
1st Year Published1999
Annual Volume~ 140 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications4,066
Publisher OrgAmerican Medical Association
OA Since2017
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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

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
American Medical Association
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2376-6980
Indexed in a trusted database?
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?
N/A

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

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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.

Health (social science)Q2
Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsQ2
Health PolicyQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsHealth PolicyHealth (social science)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Ethics in medical practiceHealthcare Policy and ManagementEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesEmpathy and Medical EducationMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesPrimary Care and Health OutcomesInnovations in Medical EducationHealthcare cost, quality, practicesGlobal Health Workforce Issues
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref