The American Journal of Bioethics Citation Rate 2026
1526-5161
eISSN 1536-0075
Taylor & Francis
US
Q2 Quartile
About The American Journal of Bioethics
The American Journal of Bioethics (AJB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Taylor & Francis in US, catalogued under ISSN 1526-5161 (e-ISSN 1536-0075). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.93 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
The American Journal of Bioethics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The American Journal of Bioethics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.93, placing it in the Q2 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The American Journal of Bioethics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The American Journal of Bioethics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The American Journal of Bioethics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1526-5161 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1536-0075 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 96 |
| Total Works | 7,706 |
| Total Citations | 71,716 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.12 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
The American Journal of Bioethics is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United States.
Editorially, The American Journal of Bioethics concentrates on Ethics in medical practice, Ethics in Clinical Research and Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare.
The American Journal of Bioethics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 7,706 works that have together drawn 71,716 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 96; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.932; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.12.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.932 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 457 | 952 |
| 2024 | 442 | 1,547 |
| 2023 | 396 | 2,553 |
| 2022 | 271 | 1,995 |
| 2021 | 311 | 2,864 |
| 2020 | 434 | 4,883 |
| 2019 | 359 | 3,859 |
| 2018 | 341 | 3,045 |
| 2017 | 268 | 2,795 |
| 2016 | 353 | 2,872 |
| 2015 | 318 | 3,496 |
| 2014 | 262 | 2,250 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S41709181
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