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Top Journals in Issues, ethics and legal aspects


Check out the list of top journals in Issues, Ethics And Legal Aspects. The list is ordered and ranked by Scopus Ranking. The category Issues, ethics and legal aspects falls under the area[s] Nursing. Submit your paper to a high-impact score journal and create the impact of your next piece of research.



Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

1. Nursing Ethics


Nursing Ethics is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 2853. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 4.86, 69, and 1.261. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 09697330, 14770989.

Impact Score: 4.86 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.261 Overall Ranking: 2853


2. American Journal of Bioethics


American Journal of Bioethics is a journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 3008. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.15, 69, and 1.219. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15265161, 15360075.

Impact Score: 1.15 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.219 Overall Ranking: 3008


3. Journal of Medical Ethics


Journal of Medical Ethics is a journal published by BMJ Publishing Group. This journal covers the area[s] related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous), Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 3533. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 2.96, 81, and 1.111. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14734257, 03066800.

Impact Score: 2.96 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.111 Overall Ranking: 3533


4. Science and Engineering Ethics


Science and Engineering Ethics is a journal published by Springer Netherlands. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Management of Technology and Innovation, etc. The rank of this journal is 4343. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 4.17, 66, and 0.981. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 13533452, 14715546.

Impact Score: 4.17 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.981 Overall Ranking: 4343


5. Asian Bioethics Review


Asian Bioethics Review is a journal published by National University of Singapore, Department of Biological Sciences, Centre for Biomedical Ethics. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Philosophy, etc. The rank of this journal is 4609. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 3.25, 14, and 0.944. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17938759, 17939453.

Impact Score: 3.25 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.944 Overall Ranking: 4609


6. BMC Medical Ethics


BMC Medical Ethics is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Health Policy, etc. The rank of this journal is 5863. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 2.76, 54, and 0.809. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14726939.

Impact Score: 2.76 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.809 Overall Ranking: 5863


7. Journal of Aging Studies


Journal of Aging Studies is a journal published by Elsevier BV. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Health Policy, Life-span and Life-course Studies, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 6107. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 2.42, 75, and 0.788. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 08904065, 1879193X.

Impact Score: 2.42 h-Index: 75 SJR: 0.788 Overall Ranking: 6107


8. Health Care Analysis


Health Care Analysis is a journal published by Springer Netherlands. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Health Policy, Health (social science), etc. The rank of this journal is 6684. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 2.00, 41, and 0.735. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15733394, 10653058.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.735 Overall Ranking: 6684


9. Journal of Medicine and Philosophy


Journal of Medicine and Philosophy is a journal published by Oxford University Press. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Philosophy, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 7127. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.33, 56, and 0.698. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 03605310, 17445019.

Impact Score: 1.33 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.698 Overall Ranking: 7127


10. Developing World Bioethics


Developing World Bioethics is a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Health Policy, Health (social science), etc. The rank of this journal is 7213. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 2.28, 33, and 0.691. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14718731, 14718847.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.691 Overall Ranking: 7213


11. Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine


Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to History and Philosophy of Science, Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 7345. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.65, 33, and 0.683. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17475341.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.683 Overall Ranking: 7345


12. Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics


Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics is a journal published by SAGE Publications Inc.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 8056. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.56, 63, and 0.633. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 1748720X, 10731105.

Impact Score: 1.56 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.633 Overall Ranking: 8056


13. Hastings Center Report


Hastings Center Report is a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell. This journal covers the area[s] related to Philosophy, Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 8068. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.83, 69, and 0.632. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 1552146X, 00930334.

Impact Score: 1.83 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.632 Overall Ranking: 8068


14. Nursing Philosophy


Nursing Philosophy is a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Research and Theory, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 8217. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 2.38, 39, and 0.623. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14667681, 1466769X.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.623 Overall Ranking: 8217


15. Public Health Ethics


Public Health Ethics is a journal published by Oxford University Press. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 9101. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.67, 28, and 0.569. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17549973, 17549981.

Impact Score: 1.67 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.569 Overall Ranking: 9101


16. New Genetics and Society


New Genetics and Society is a journal published by Routledge. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Genetics, etc. The rank of this journal is 9187. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.88, 38, and 0.564. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14636778, 14699915.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.564 Overall Ranking: 9187


17. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being


International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being is a journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Fundamentals and Skills, Gerontology, Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 9640. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 2.05, 40, and 0.538. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17482631, 17482623.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.538 Overall Ranking: 9640


18. Legal Medicine


Legal Medicine is a journal published by Elsevier. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, etc. The rank of this journal is 10120. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.58, 49, and 0.512. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 18734162, 13446223.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.512 Overall Ranking: 10120


19. Journal of Nursing Regulation


Journal of Nursing Regulation is a journal published by Elsevier Inc.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Nursing (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 10806. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.80, 23, and 0.475. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 21558264, 21558256.

Impact Score: 1.80 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.475 Overall Ranking: 10806


20. Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics


Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics is a journal published by Springer Netherlands. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 11121. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.25, 42, and 0.460. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15731200, 13867415.

Impact Score: 1.25 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.460 Overall Ranking: 11121


21. Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal


Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal is a journal published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This journal covers the area[s] related to History and Philosophy of Science, Health (social science), Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 11158. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.25, 46, and 0.458. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 10863249, 10546863.

Impact Score: 1.25 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.458 Overall Ranking: 11158


22. Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice


Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice is a journal published by SAGE Publications Inc.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Leadership and Management, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 11903. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.36, 34, and 0.426. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15271544, 15527468.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.426 Overall Ranking: 11903


23. HEC Forum


HEC Forum is a journal published by Springer Netherlands. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 12009. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.27, 26, and 0.421. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 09562737, 15728498.

Impact Score: 1.27 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.421 Overall Ranking: 12009


24. Medicine, Science and the Law


Medicine, Science and the Law is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Law, Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 12037. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.39, 38, and 0.420. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20421818, 00258024.

Impact Score: 1.39 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.420 Overall Ranking: 12037


25. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing


Online Journal of Issues in Nursing is a journal published by American Nurses Association. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 12652. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.00, 48, and 0.393. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 10913734.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.393 Overall Ranking: 12652


26. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics


Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics is a journal published by Cambridge University Press. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 12711. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.37, 40, and 0.390. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 09631801, 14692147.

Impact Score: 1.37 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.390 Overall Ranking: 12711


27. Journal of Forensic Nursing


Journal of Forensic Nursing is a journal published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Law, Nursing (miscellaneous), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Psychiatry and Mental Health, etc. The rank of this journal is 12932. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.80, 26, and 0.381. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15563693.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.381 Overall Ranking: 12932


28. AMA journal of ethics


AMA journal of ethics is a journal published by American Medical Association. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 12975. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.87, 35, and 0.379. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 23766980.

Impact Score: 0.87 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.379 Overall Ranking: 12975


29. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine


Perspectives in Biology and Medicine is a journal published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This journal covers the area[s] related to History and Philosophy of Science, Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 13272. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.88, 53, and 0.367. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15298795, 00315982.

Impact Score: 0.88 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.367 Overall Ranking: 13272


30. Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie


Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie is a journal published by D. Steinkopff-Verlag. This journal covers the area[s] related to Gerontology, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Geriatrics and Gerontology, etc. The rank of this journal is 13811. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.85, 44, and 0.346. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 09486704, 14351269.

Impact Score: 0.85 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.346 Overall Ranking: 13811


31. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research


Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research is a journal published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. This journal covers the area[s] related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing, Assessment and Diagnosis, Maternity and Midwifery, Nursing (miscellaneous), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 14023. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 1.18, 27, and 0.338. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17359066, 22285504.

Impact Score: 1.18 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.338 Overall Ranking: 14023


32. Journal of Clinical Ethics


Journal of Clinical Ethics is a journal published by Journal of Clinical Ethics. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Health (social science), Medicine (miscellaneous), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 16058. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.82, 37, and 0.273. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 10467890.

Impact Score: 0.82 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.273 Overall Ranking: 16058


33. New Bioethics


New Bioethics is a journal published by Maney Publishing. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics (clinical), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 16433. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.96, 13, and 0.262. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20502877, 20502885.

Impact Score: 0.96 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.262 Overall Ranking: 16433


34. Clinical Ethics


Clinical Ethics is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Philosophy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 18534. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.70, 20, and 0.213. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 1758101X, 14777509.

Impact Score: 0.70 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.213 Overall Ranking: 18534


35. Medicina e Morale


Medicina e Morale is a journal published by PagePress Publications. This journal covers the area[s] related to Philosophy, Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 19569. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.33, 3, and 0.193. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 22825940, 00257834.

Impact Score: 0.33 h-Index: 3 SJR: 0.193 Overall Ranking: 19569


36. Ethik in der Medizin


Ethik in der Medizin is a journal published by Springer Verlag. This journal covers the area[s] related to Philosophy, Health Policy, Health (social science), Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 19912. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.56, 13, and 0.186. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 09357335.

Impact Score: 0.56 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.186 Overall Ranking: 19912


37. Journal of law and medicine


Journal of law and medicine is a journal published by Thomson Head Office. This journal covers the area[s] related to Law, Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 19931. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.35, 21, and 0.186. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 1320159X.

Impact Score: 0.35 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.186 Overall Ranking: 19931


38. Issues in Law and Medicine


Issues in Law and Medicine is a journal published by National Legal Center for the Medically Dependent and Disabled Inc. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The rank of this journal is 21396. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.71, 15, and 0.159. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 87568160.

Impact Score: 0.71 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.159 Overall Ranking: 21396


39. Medizinrecht


Medizinrecht is a journal published by Springer Verlag. This journal covers the area[s] related to Health Policy, Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, etc. The rank of this journal is 26115. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.04, 6, and 0.104. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14338629, 07238886.

Impact Score: 0.04 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.104 Overall Ranking: 26115


40. Sante Mentale et Droit


Sante Mentale et Droit is a journal published by Elsevier Masson s.r.l.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects, Law, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, etc. The rank of this journal is 27292. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are as follows: 0.01, 4, and 0.101. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 27729710, 27729729.

Impact Score: 0.01 h-Index: 4 SJR: 0.101 Overall Ranking: 27292






Summary


When you are writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Issues, ethics and legal aspects, it is essential to mention and cite the research paper from a high-ranked journal because it demonstrates your credibility and reliability.

Moreover, submit your research findings, whether theoretical or practical, to a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.

For all these purposes, here we present the list of Top 5, 10, 20, and 100 Journals in Issues, ethics and legal aspects so that you can make a wise decision. >