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Journal of Bioethical Inquiry

An interdisciplinary forum for ethical and legal debate

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The Journal of Bioethical Inquiry is a forum for discussing and debating ethical, cultural and social issues arising in medicine, the health sciences and health care in general. Coverage includes core areas of conventional bioethics, such as research, clinical practice and medical technology. The journal also addresses questions of pressing contemporary relevance, such as the implications of current world events for the health of populations, and critical analyses of specific social policies around the world and their likely impact on health and welfare and systems of power.

In addition to original research, regular features include: New developments; Reader Response; and case scenarios with commentaries.

The Journal of Bioethical Inquiry is an official partner journal of the American Society for Humanities + Bioethics:

http://www.asbh.org/

http://www.asbh.org/journal/readingroom/asbh-partner-journal-reading-room.html

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Co-Editor
  • Michael Ashby
Impact factor
2.4 (2022)
5 year impact factor
2.1 (2022)
Submission to first decision (median)
54 days
Downloads
477,641 (2023)

Latest issue

December 2023 |

Volume 20, Issue 4

Symposium Title: Viral Trajectories

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Journal updates

  • Call for Section Editors

    The Journal of Bioethical Inquiry is seeking Editors for the following roles Section Editors in:

    • Book, Film and Art Reviews
    • Focus Article and Commentaries
    • Recent Developments in Ethics
    • Recent Developments in Health and Society
    • Review Articles
    • Symposia and Special Issues

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  • Call for Discipline Editors

    The Journal of Bioethical Inquiry is seeking Editors for the following roles Discipline Editors in: 

    • Disability Studies
    • Environment and Non-Human Animals
    • Faith and Culture
    • Gender Studies
    • Mental Health
    • Oral Health
    • Public Health, Politics and Social Justice
    • Queer Studies
    • Research Ethics
    • Clinical Ethics
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Science and Genetics
    • Sociology
    • Neuroethics

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Journal information

Electronic ISSN
1872-4353
Print ISSN
1176-7529
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