Nature
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Journal Information
| ISSN | 00280836, 14764687 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Publisher | Nature Publishing Group |
| Subject Areas | Multidisciplinary |
| Publication Type | Journals |
| Active Years | 1869-2026 |
| Competitiveness | 1. (0-20) Least Competitive |
| Publication Time | 4. Slow (6-12 months) |
| Website | Visit journal |
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Metric trends
Impact Factor data comes from Journal Citation Reports. SJR and H-Index data comes from SCImago.
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| Year | Impact Factor | 3-Year IF | 4-Year IF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.620 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18.530 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23.947 | 22.572 | 20.756 |
| 2021 | 21.053 | 19.353 | 18.070 |
| 2020 | 14.081 | 13.838 | 13.983 |
| 2019 | 11.435 | 12.221 | 14.095 |
| 2018 | 11.547 | 13.812 | 14.374 |
| 2017 | 13.787 | 14.554 | 14.651 |
| 2016 | 14.995 | 14.943 | 15.791 |
| 2015 | 13.993 | 15.564 | 15.690 |
| 2014 | 14.800 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15.502 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14.620 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14.269 | — | — |
| 2010 | 14.173 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13.346 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12.205 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11.982 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10.865 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11.130 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11.713 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11.636 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11.693 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10.243 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9.468 | — | — |
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| Year | SJR Score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.713 |
| 2024 | 18.288 |
| 2023 | 18.509 |
| 2022 | 20.957 |
| 2021 | 17.897 |
| 2020 | 15.993 |
| 2019 | 14.047 |
| 2018 | 16.345 |
| 2017 | 17.875 |
| 2016 | 18.389 |
| 2015 | 19.669 |
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| Year | H-Index |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,495 |
| 2024 | 1,495 |
| 2023 | 1,391 |
| 2022 | 1,331 |
| 2021 | 1,276 |
| 2020 | 1,226 |
Impact factor data is provided for reference only. Values may vary by source and year.
About this journal
Nature is a weekly, multidisciplinary journal published by the Nature Publishing Group that features peer-reviewed research across all fields of science and technology. In addition to original research, the publication provides news and analysis regarding scientific trends and their impact on the public. It is suitable for researchers and readers interested in timely, interdisciplinary scientific developments and their broader implications.
Summary generated with AI from SciJournal's journal database, reviewed by our editors.
How We Calculate These Metrics
The Impact Factor is calculated by dividing the number of citations in the current year to articles published in the two preceding years, by the number of articles published in those two years. The SJR indicator weights citations based on the prestige of the citing journal. The H-Index represents the journal’s number of articles (h) that have received at least h citations each.
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Scope & Description
Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.
