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Comparison: Nature vs Science
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| Metric | Nature | Science |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Nature Portfol… | American Assoc… |
| Current IF | 14.74 | 16.89 |
| Review Speed | N/A | N/A |
| Access | Sub. | Sub. |
| APC Fee | $11690 | $10500 |
Comparison: The Lancet vs New England Journal…
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| Metric | The Lancet | New England Jo… |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Elsevier BV | Massachusetts … |
| Current IF | 17.36 | 26.94 |
| Review Speed | N/A | N/A |
| Access | Sub. | Sub. |
| APC Fee | -- | -- |
Comparison: Journal of the Amer… vs Nature Communicatio…
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| Metric | Journal of the… | Nature Communi… |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | American Chemi… | Nature Portfol… |
| Current IF | 15.11 | 14.53 |
| Review Speed | N/A | N/A |
| Access | Sub. | OA |
| APC Fee | $5000 | $6290 |
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