Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research is an international and interdisciplinary scientific publication.

It publishes the results of original peer-reviewed research, technical studies, and reviews that bring to the light the ethical issues involved in all dimensions of animal welfare, ranging from theoretical to applied contributions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23472

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	13

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.164

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	3

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Arts and Humanities, 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.

• Do “Prey Species” Hide Their Pain? Implications for Ethical Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Larry

• Turning up the Volume on Man’s Best Friend: Ethical Issues Associated with Commercial Dog Breeding

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Candace C.

• Cat Demographics & Impact on Wildlife in the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand: Facts and Values

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Andrew N., Tamara, John

• Time to Abolish the Forced Swim Test in Rats for Depression Research?

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Constança, Kathrin, Tiago A., Andrew

• Unowned Free-Roaming Domestic Cats: Reflection of Animal Welfare and Ethical Aspects in Animal Laws in Six European Countries

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Eugenia, Nadja, Agnés, Maria

• Ethical and Welfare Implications of Genetically Altered Non-Human Primates for Biomedical Research

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Mark J.

• Food Fraud: Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Criminal Opportunities during the COVID Pandemic

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Paola, David

• Companion Animals Welfare in Non-Epidemic Emergencies: The Case of Central Italy, Post-Earthquake 2016/2017

  Citation: 8

  Authors: P., P., I., M., D.C.

• Is a One Welfare Approach the Key to Addressing Unintended Harms and Maximising Benefits Associated with Animal Shelters?

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Anne

• Conservation Research in Times of COVID-19 – The Rescue of the Northern White Rhino

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Thomas B., Susanne, Pierfrancesco, Silvia, Barbara, Sebastian, Frank, Katsuhiko, Masafumi, Robert, Linus, Giovanna, Domnic, Samuel, David, Stephen, Steven, Jan, Vera, Jan, Cesare

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