Acta Bioethica
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13 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Acta Bioethica is a biannual publication by the Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Bioethics of the University of Chile (ISSN 0717-5906, press edition, y 1726-569-X, electronic edition), which publishes in three languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese. Indexed in Science Citation Index (SCI), Scopus, Lilacs, SciELO y Latindex, and in database from several Institutions; it constitutes a pluralistic source of perspectives and an important tribune which accepts the contributions of authors compromised with the interdisciplinary study of ethical determinants and consequences of techno scientific research.
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ETHICS
MEDICAL ETHICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
ETHICS
MEDICAL ETHICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
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Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisActa Bioethica (abbr: ACTA BIOETH, ISSN: 0717-5906) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Bioethical Issues, published by Organizacion Panamericana de la Salud in Chile since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.175 (Q4), an H-index of 13.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semiannual, an annual output of approximately 24 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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