Nature Communications
Open Access Top Tier
About Nature Communications
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 16.600, Nature Communications maintains rigorous standards of Peer Review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis
Based on current metadata, Nature Communications maintains a high-tier position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 16.60, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.
Submission Tips for Nature Communications
- Budget $6290 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Life Sciences, Physical Sciences. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Nature Communications Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2041-1723 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2010 |
| APC / Cost | $6290 USD |
About Nature Communications
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 16.600, Nature Communications maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
Research Areas
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Live Indexing Status
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Impact Factor
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 39% over the last 5 years (from 11.900 to 16.600), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Impact Factors by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.600 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2023 | 15.770 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2022 | 17.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2021 | 14.900 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2020 | 12.100 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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River plastic emissions to the world’s oceans
Laurent Lebreton, Joost van der Zwet, Jan-Willem Damsteeg et al. • 2017
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Molecular insights into fungal inositol phosphorylceramide synthesis and its inhibition by antifungal aureobasidin A
Jiehui Chen, Yan Ke, Min Zhang • 2026
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Social status and the relationship between income rank and well-being in 109 nations
Edika Quispe-Torreblanca, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Gordon D. A. Brown • 2026
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Crosstalk between EZH2 and DNA methylation mediates neuroendocrine prostate cancer lineage plasticity
Richa Singh, Varadha Balaji Venkadakrishnan, Philippe Lamy • 2026
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A testis-specific E3 ubiquitin ligase complex governs spermiogenesis and male fertility
Tiantian Wu, Chaofeng Tu, Yuxuan Feng • 2026
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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