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Impact factor of Nursing Ethics (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Nursing Ethics published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Nursingrank 13 of 200 journals
- Ethicsrank 10 of 79 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Nursing Ethics
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Nursing Ethics is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Nursing Ethics
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
Nursing Ethics has 1 retracted paper on record, the latest in Dec 2023. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
03Funders
Who funds research published in Nursing Ethics
Funders named most often
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04Indexing
Indexing of Nursing Ethics
- ISSN
- 0969-7330
- eISSN
- 1477-0989
- Publisher
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- Subjects
- Ethics, Nursing
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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05How to submit
How to submit to Nursing Ethics
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06Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Nursing Ethics
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Nursing journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Nursing Ethics when the 192 journals of Nursing in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Journal of Advanced Nursing | 4.34 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
| 10 | Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing | 4.31 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
| 11 | Nursing Reports | 4.19 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 12 | Journal of Nursing Scholarship | 4.15 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
| 14 | European Journal of Oncology Nursing | 3.82 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
| 15 | Intensive and Critical Care Nursing | 3.77 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
| 16 | Journal of Clinical Nursing | 3.62 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
| 17 | Journal of Nursing Management | 3.55 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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08Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Nursing Ethics?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Nursing Ethics is 3.89: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 3.89 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Nursing Ethics?
The h-index of Nursing Ethics is 115 (October 2026): 115 of its papers have each been cited at least 115 times. Its i10-index is 1,690.
What is the APC of Nursing Ethics?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$3,900 for Nursing Ethics (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Nursing Ethics?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Nursing Ethics is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Nursing Ethics indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Nursing Ethics appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Nursing Ethics an SCIE journal?
Yes. Nursing Ethics is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Nursing Ethics in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Nursing Ethics is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does Nursing Ethics offer an APC waiver?
Nursing Ethics follows the policy of SAGE: automatic full waiver for Research4Life Group A and a discount for Group B, by the corresponding author's affiliation. Only the corresponding author's affiliation counts. Co-authors from other countries do not change the waiver. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Has Nursing Ethics retracted papers?
Yes. 1 retracted paper are on record for Nursing Ethics, 1 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are error by journal/publisher. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in Nursing Ethics?
36% of 200 recent research articles in Nursing Ethics name a funder; the funders named most often are National Social Science Fund of China, National Research Foundation of Korea, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
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