Neuroethics

Aims & Scope

Neuroethics is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to academic articles on the ethical, legal, political, social and philosophical questions provoked by research in the contemporary sciences of the mind and brain; especially, but not only, neuroscience, psychiatry and psychology.

The journal publishes articles on questions raised by the sciences of the brain and mind, and on the ways in which the sciences of the brain and mind illuminate longstanding debates in ethics and philosophy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.709

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	42

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7969

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	389

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• “I Am Who I Am”: On the Perceived Threats to Personal Identity from Deep Brain Stimulation

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Françoise

• Responsibility without Blame for Addiction

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Hanna

• Addiction and the Brain: Development, Not Disease

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Marc

• Recommendations for Responsible Development and Application of Neurotechnologies

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Sara, Eran, Laura, Anna, Blaise, Guoqiang, Jose M., Joseph J., Phoebe, Jack, Jane E., Philipp, Adam, Christine, Erik, Michelle, Alan, Norihiro, Mina, David, Meredith, Jonathan, Rafael

• Neuroeducation – A Critical Overview of An Emerging Field

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Daniel, Bert, Roland H.

• Me, Myself and My Brain Implant: Deep Brain Stimulation Raises Questions of Personal Authenticity and Alienation

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Felicitas

• Deflating the “DBS causes personality changes” bubble

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Frederic, J. N. M., C.

• Autonomy and Coercion in Academic “Cognitive Enhancement” Using Methylphenidate: Perspectives of Key Stakeholders

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Cynthia, Eric

• The Asilomar Survey: Stakeholders’ Opinions on Ethical Issues Related to Brain-Computer Interfacing

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Femke, Jens, Brendan Z., Pim

• Did My Brain Implant Make Me Do It? Questions Raised by DBS Regarding Psychological Continuity, Responsibility for Action and Mental Competence

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Laura, Pim

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