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Philosophy of Medicine

University Library System, University of Pittsburgh · United States · Est. 2020

eISSN2692-3963
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
Total52

Aims & Scope

Philosophy of Medicine is an open-access journal that publishes exceptional original philosophical research and perspectives on all aspects of medicine, including medical research and practices. Through its public-facing section The Examination Room, it also publishes content for the wider public, including health professionals and health scientists. The mission of Philosophy of Medicine is to serve as the flagship journal for the field by advancing research in philosophy of medicine, by engaging widely with medicine, health sciences and the public, and by providing open-access content for all without charging authors publication fees.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2020
StatusActive
Total Publications—
Publisher OrgUniversity Library System, University of Pittsburgh
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 · 67%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2692-3963
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Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
❌
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)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

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

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Mental Health and PsychiatryEthics in medical practiceEmpathy and Medical EducationPhilosophy and History of SciencePain Management and Placebo EffectBiomedical Ethics and RegulationCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeClinical Reasoning and Diagnostic SkillsNeurology and Historical Studies

Frequently asked questions about Philosophy of Medicine

Is Philosophy of Medicine a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Philosophy of Medicine: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Philosophy of Medicine?

Philosophy of Medicine is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Philosophy of Medicine indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Philosophy of Medicine is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Philosophy of Medicine?

Philosophy of Medicine is an open-access journal that publishes exceptional original philosophical research and perspectives on all aspects of medicine, including medical research and practices. Through its public-facing section The Examination Room, it also publishes content for the wider public, including health professionals and health scientists. The mission of Philosophy of Medicine is to serve as the flagship journal for the field by advancing research in philosophy of medicine, by engaging widely with medicine, health sciences and the public, and by providing open-access content for all

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