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Bioethics
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Bioethics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 191 19 46 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 42
Documents by Best Scientists*: 72
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 70
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.769
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Bioethics?

The topics of Bioethics, Law, Social psychology, Epistemology and Argument are the focal point of discussions in Bioethics. The concepts on Bioethics presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Context (language use), Engineering ethics, Public relations, Environmental ethics and Social science. The Public relations study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Health care.

It links adjacent topics like Law with Law and economics. The journal focuses on Social psychology as well as the interrelated topic of Autonomy. The study on Autonomy presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Informed consent.

  • Bioethics (25.67%)
  • Law (18.14%)
  • Social psychology (13.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Some Methods for Strengthening the Common χ 2 Tests (2869 citations)
  • Procreative beneficence: why we should select the best children. (410 citations)
  • In defense of posthuman dignity. (255 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Bioethics:

The most cited articles investigate studies in Bioethics, Law, Social psychology, Epistemology and Autonomy. While work presented in the journal publications provide substantial information on Bioethics, it also covers topics in Applied ethics, Public relations, Environmental ethics, Social science and Empirical research. The journal articles hold forums on Law that merge themes from other disciplines such as Context (language use), Argument and Law and economics.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Epistemology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Bioethics was organized to reinforce research efforts on Bioethics, Autonomy, Health care, Law and economics and Public relations. The presented Bioethics research provided insight into the related

  • Environmental ethics together with Politics,
  • Value (ethics), which have a strong connection to Identity (social science).. The journal explores topics in Autonomy which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Psychological intervention, Social psychology, Paternalism and Informed consent.

The study of Context (language use) and how it intertwines with concepts under Artificial intelligence were explored in the presented Health care research. In Bioethics, Control (management), Right to health and Harm are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Law and economics research. Issues in Harm were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Argument and Abortion.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Research integrity codes of conduct in Europe: Understanding the divergences. (8 citations)
  • Saving the most lives-A comparison of European triage guidelines in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. (6 citations)
  • Critical analysis of communication strategies in public health promotion: An empirical-ethical study on organ donation in Germany. (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Bioethics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Udo Schuklenk (49 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Julian Savulescu (41 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Ruth Chadwick (36 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mahmoud Abbasi (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Singer (17 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Bioethics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • The Volgograd State Medical University (93 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oxford (65 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Islamic Azad University (58 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Manchester (35 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Melbourne (31 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 11.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.39% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.55% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.47% of all publications and 56.58% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Practical Applications and Career Opportunities in Bioethics

Bioethics, while a crucial subject for academic research, also holds significant implications for practical application, such as in the sphere of healthcare, law, and social work. The nuanced understanding and application of bioethical principles can greatly influence these sectors, particularly in shaping their policies and practices concerning moral and ethical dilemmas.

For instance, individuals adept in bioethics can consider a career as a substance abuse counselor. This profession calls for a deep understanding of bioethical issues as it involves dealing with addiction behaviors and assisting clients in overcoming dependencies. Substance abuse counselors apply bioethical principles to respect client autonomy, secure informed consent, and maintain confidentiality, among other responsibilities.

Specific credentials may be required for pursuing such roles, particularly in certain U.S. states. For example, to qualify as a substance abuse counselor in Virginia, specific licensing procedures and certification requirements need to be met. Those interested in exploring this career path can learn more by checking our in-depth guide on how to become a certified Substance abuse counselor in Virginia.

In conclusion, mastering bioethics not only equips individuals to contribute more relevantly in academic debates but also opens up intriguing opportunities for practical application and career advancement.

Top Publications

  • Utilitarianism and the pandemic.

    Julian Savulescu;Ingmar Persson;Ingmar Persson;Dominic Wilkinson;Dominic Wilkinson

    (2020)
    241 Citations
  • Collective Reflective Equilibrium in Practice (CREP) and controversial novel technologies.

    Julian Savulescu;Christopher Gyngell;Guy Kahane

    (2021)
    57 Citations
  • Queue questions: Ethics of COVID-19 vaccine prioritization.

    Alberto Giubilini;Julian Savulescu;Dominic Wilkinson

    (2021)
    51 Citations
  • Evaluation of artificial intelligence clinical applications: Detailed case analyses show value of healthcare ethics approach in identifying patient care issues

    Wendy A. Rogers;Heather Draper;Stacy M. Carter

    (2021)
    45 Citations
  • Environmental justice and climate change policies.

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • The ethics of ectogenesis-aided foetal treatment.

    Seppe Segers;Guido Pennings;Heidi Mertes

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • He Jiankui´s gene-editing experiment and the non-identity problem.

    Marcos Alonso;Julian Savulescu

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Moving from ‘fully’ to ‘appropriately’ informed consent in genomics: The PROMICE framework

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Germline gene editing and the precautionary principle.

    Julian J. Koplin;Christopher Gyngell;Julian Savulescu

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Drawing the line on in vitro gametogenesis.

    Lauren Notini;Christopher Gyngell;Julian Savulescu

    (2020)
    19 Citations

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