Aims and scope

This compelling journal publishes articles on an array of topics pertaining to various moral issues and conduct. These matters may include but are not restricted to:

  • the exercise of social and ethical responsibility in human behaviors;
  • ethical dilemmas or professional misconduct in health and human service delivery;
  • the conduct of research involving human and animal participants;
  • fraudulence in the management or reporting of scientific research; and
  • public policy issues involving ethical problems.

Data based, theoretical, and particularly instructive case analyses, as well as brief summaries of problem cases are also published.

An editorial board consisting of specialists in ethics with backgrounds in law, medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, public health, sociology, and theology allows for a wide spectrum of perspectives toward ethical issues.


Peer Review Policy: Unsolicited manuscripts are initially reviewed by the Editor and undergo anonymized review, if they are deemed suitable for the journal. While invited manuscripts will also be peer reviewed, reviews of invited manuscripts may not be anonymized.

Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 530 Walnut Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Readership:

Professionals driven by an interest in moral issues and conduct--and their impact on individuals and society.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.