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Nature
Hybrid Top Tier
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 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 maintains a high-tier position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 14.66, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.
Submission Tips for Nature
- Budget $11690 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 Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0028-0836 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1476-4687 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 1869 |
| APC / Cost | $11690 USD |
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 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.
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Live Indexing Status
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Impact Factor
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 66% over the last 6 years (from 43.000 to 14.655). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Impact Factors by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.655 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2024 | 64.800 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2023 | 61.560 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2022 | 69.500 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2021 | 49.900 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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SciPy 1.0: fundamental algorithms for scientific computing in Python
Pauli Virtanen, Ralf Gommers, Travis E. Oliphant et al. • 2020
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Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
Ben Hu, Hua Guo, Peng Zhou et al. • 2020
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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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Towards effective and integrated riparian wetland monitoring in Europe: challenges and opportunities
Dušanka Cvijanović, Barbara Stammel, Maja Novković • 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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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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