List of the top 10 journals
with the highest impact factors

The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is a measure provided by Clarivate. It's calculated by dividing the number of times articles were cited in the past two years by the total number of articles published in those two years.

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

Impact Factor: 254.7

Publisher: Wiley

ISSN 1542-4863

About this journal

A highly influential journal that publishes comprehensive review articles and guidelines on cancer prevention, detection, and treatment for clinicians.

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The Lancet

Impact Factor: 168.9

Publisher: Elsevier

ISSN 0140-6736 (print), 1474-547X (online)

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A prestigious medical journal that covers high-impact research across clinical medicine, public health, and health policy.

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The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)

Impact Factor: 158.5

Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society

ISSN 0028-4793 (print), 1533-4406 (online)

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A leading medical journal that publishes groundbreaking research and clinical trials across various medical specialties.

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JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association

Impact Factor: 120.7

Publisher: American Medical Association

ISSN 0098-7484 (print), 1538-3598 (online)

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A premier medical journal that publishes high-quality research, reviews, and clinical guidelines.

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Nature Reviews Drug Discovery

Impact Factor: 120.1

Publisher: Nature Research

ISSN 1474-1776 (print), 1474-1784 (online)

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A journal that focuses on publishing comprehensive review articles on the latest developments in drug discovery and development.

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Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology

Impact Factor: 112.7

Publisher: Springer Nature

ISSN 1471-0072 (print), 1471-0080 (online)

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A high-impact, peer-reviewed journal that publishes authoritative reviews and perspectives on molecular and cellular biology.

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BMJ-British Medical Journal

Impact Factor: 105.7

Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group

ISSN 0959-8138 (print), 1756-1833 (online)

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A leading, peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes high-quality research, reviews, and discussions on clinical practice and public health.

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Nature Reviews Immunology

Impact Factor: 100.3

Publisher: Springer Nature

ISSN 1474-1733 (print), 1474-1741 (online)

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A highly regarded, peer-reviewed journal that provides comprehensive reviews and perspectives on all aspects of immunology, from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications.

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World Psychiatry

Impact Factor: 73.3

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the World Psychiatric Association

ISSN 1723-8617 (print), 2051-5545 (online)

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A top-ranking, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, reviews, and perspectives on clinical and social psychiatry, neuroscience, and psychology.

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Lancet Psychiatry

Impact Factor: 64.3

Publisher: Elsevier

ISSN 2215-0366 (print), 2215-0374 (online)

About this journal

A prestigious, peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on mental health, publishing high-impact research, reviews, and commentary on psychiatry, neuroscience, and psychology.

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