Editor's Comparative Analysis
When choosing between Journal of the American Chemical Society and Nature, researchers should consider the trade-off between prestige (Nature leads with an IF of 14.66) and publication speed.
Journal of the American Chemical Society is published in US, while Nature is headquartered in GB. Both titles are verified via the JournalsHub Live Indexing Tracker for 2026.
| Academic Metric | Journal of the American Chemical Society | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Publisher | American Chemical Society | Springer Nature |
| Country of Origin | US | GB |
| Established | 1879 | 1869 |
| Editor-in-Chief | See Website | See Website |
| Scientific Influence | ||
| Current Impact Factor |
12.70
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14.66
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| Indexing Status |
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| Review Speed (Decision) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Access & Publication Fees | ||
| Open Access Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| APC Fee (Estimated) | $5,000.00 | $11,690.00 |
Historical Impact Factor Comparison
About Journal of the American Chemical Society
Journal of the American Chemical Society is a prominent academic journal specializing in Chemistry and Physical Sciences. Published by American Chemical Society in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0002-7863. With a current …
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Nature is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Published by Springer Nature in GB, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0028-0836. With a current impact factor of 14.655, Nature …
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