The Portuguese Journal of Bioethics is a scientific publication of the Center for Bioethics Research (CEB), dedicated to promoting critical, interdisciplinary, and plural thinking in the field of bioethics and related areas. Its main goal is to foster dialogue between medicine, philosophy, law, biotechnology, social sciences, and politics, contributing to a deeper reflection on emerging ethical challenges in contemporary societies.
The journal follows an open access policy, allowing free access, reading, and sharing of all published articles at no cost to authors or readers, thus promoting the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
All submitted manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review, ensuring quality, rigor, and impartiality throughout the editorial process.
The Portuguese Journal of Bioethics is hosted on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, available at www.cebioetica.pt/publish, and follows the international editorial ethics standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Copyright remains with the respective authors, and articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which allows sharing and adaptation of the content provided that proper credit is given and the use is non-commercial.
CEB ensures digital preservation of the journal’s content through integration with the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems, guaranteeing long-term access and archiving.
Founded following the establishment of the Center for Bioethics Research, the journal succeeded the Cadernos de Bioética, retaining this name as a subtitle in tribute to its founders and pioneers.
The publication is funded and managed by the Center for Bioethics Research, a non-profit organization, with institutional support from its national and international branches and from academic and scientific partners.
The Portuguese Journal of Bioethics is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), regarding the confidentiality and security of health-related information.
