Editor's Comparative Analysis
When choosing between Nature and Nature Communications, researchers should consider the trade-off between prestige (Nature Communications leads with an IF of 16.60) and publication speed.
Nature is published in GB, while Nature Communications is headquartered in GB. Both titles are verified via the JournalsHub Live Indexing Tracker for 2026.
| Academic Metric | Nature | Nature Communications |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Publisher | Springer Nature | Springer Nature |
| Country of Origin | GB | GB |
| Established | 1869 | 2010 |
| Editor-in-Chief | See Website | See Website |
| Scientific Influence | ||
| Current Impact Factor |
14.66
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16.60
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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 | Full OA |
| APC Fee (Estimated) | $11,690.00 | $6,290.00 |
Historical Impact Factor Comparison
About Nature
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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Nature Communications 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 fully Open Access publication identified by ISSN 2041-1723. With a current impact factor of …
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