About the Journal

The journal has a dual mission: to promote high-quality research in the fields of biomedicine and bioethics, and to serve as a learning platform for young researchers at the beginning of their academic careers.

The journal welcomes a broad range of submissions, including original research articles, editorials, case reports, and other scholarly contributions. Our editorial process follows the highest standards of peer review and publication ethics with all submitted manuscripts undergoing a double-blind review by at least two expert reviewers. The journal is published twice a year, both in print (ISSN 3043-7164) and online (ISSN 3043-8373) editions. The full-text online edition is available at https://unij2b.unicath.hr/.

All accepted articles are published in open access, making them freely available to the public. Articles are licensed under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, which
allows readers to share, copy, adapt, and use the content for any purpose as long as proper credit is given to the authors and the journal (by clearly citing the authors, the journal, and the original source). Authors retain the copyright to their work and are encouraged to share their articles on personal websites or in institutional repositories, both before and after publication, as long as full bibliographic information is included.

Each article is assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) ensuring permanent access, reliable citation, and inclusion in international scientific databases. The journal is indexed in Hrčak—Portal of Scientific Journals of Croatia, which ensures increased visibility and accessibility within the national and international academic community.

The launch of the UniCath Journal of Biomedicine and Bioethics marks a significant step in advancing academic excellence at the Catholic University of Croatia. By supporting the publication of scholarly work, the journal strengthens the University`s educational mission and promotes the integration of research into teaching and practice. Through the promotion of research and open dialogue at the intersection of biomedicine and bioethics, the journal aims to contribute meaningfully to the global scientific community and to foster a culture of inquiry, integrity, and innovation.

It provides a platform for the university to highlight original research, build academic visibility, and engage with the international scholarly discourse.

The Editorial Team