Indian Journal of Medical Ethics

Aims & Scope

The journal promotes multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural inquiry in the fields of health and healthcare by academics as well as activists from disciplines such as bio-medicine, public health, ethics, philosophy, social sciences, law, history, etc., and also creative expressions in art and literature.

It strives to involve all cadres and beneficiaries of the healthcare system, and strengthen the hands of those with ethical values and concern for the under-privileged.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	21303

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	111

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.198

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, 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.

• Non-communicable disease management in vulnerable patients during Covid-19

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Saurav

• Burnout among healthcare providers during COVID-19: Challenges and evidence-based interventions

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Abida, Rachit, Md Mahbub, Sudip, Neetu

• Relationship between autonomy and moral distress in emergency nurses

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Mohsen, Sima, Akram, Atefe, Mozhgan

• Twin public health emergencies: Covid-19 and domestic violence

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Rakhi

• Healthcare delivery in India amid the Covid-19 pandemic: Challenges and opportunities

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Pragati B, Angel, Vivek, Lathadevi, Adhip

• AYUSH, modern medicine and the Covid-19 pandemic

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Sarika, Nandini, Girish, Sharad, Bhushan

• Teaching ethics using games: Impact on Iranian nursing students' moral sensitivity

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Maryam, Mohammad Reza, Mahdi, Zahra

• The Supreme Court of India on euthanasia: Too little, too late

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Sunita VS, Leni, Lubna, Sanjay

• Trust in the physician–patient relationship in developing healthcare settings: a quantitative exploration

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Vijayaprasad, Satish Kumar

• Harnessing the medical humanities for experiential learning

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Satendra, Purnima, Upreet, Navjeevan

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