Accountability in Research

Aims & Scope

Accountability in Research: Policies and Quality Assurance is devoted to the examination and critical analysis of systems for maximizing integrity in the conduct of research.

It provides an interdisciplinary, international forum for the development of ethics, procedures, standards policies, and concepts to encourage the ethical conduct of research and to enhance the validity of research results.

The journal welcomes views on advancing the integrity of research in the fields of general and multidisciplinary sciences, medicine, law, economics, statistics, management studies, public policy, politics, sociology, history, psychology, philosophy, ethics, and information science.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4
2024	2.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.636

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9064

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	390

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Preregistering qualitative research

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Tamarinde, Dr. Leonie

• Using AI to write scholarly publications

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Mohammad, Lisa M., David B.

• The Singapore Statement on Research Integrity

  Citation: 142

  Authors: David B., Adil E.

• Empirically supported ethical research practice: The costs and benefits of research from the participants’ view

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Elana, Traci, Robert, Danny

• Moral Disengagement in the Corporate World

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Jenny, Albert, Lisa A.

• An alarming retraction rate for scientific publications on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Nicole Shu Ling, Bor Luen

• An International Study of Research Misconduct Policies

  Citation: 103

  Authors: David B., Lisa M., Grace E.

• Using ChatGPT to conduct a literature review

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Michael, Milan

• Problems with Traditional Science Publishing and Finding a Wider Niche for Post-Publication Peer Review

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Jaime A., Judit

• International scientific collaborative activities and barriers to them in eight societies

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Kirstin R. W., Erin, Steven W., Brandon R., Monica

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