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Nature

Nature Portfolio

Science, Research, and MedicineHistory and Developments in AstronomyHuman auditory perception and evaluation
Impact · h-index1852
448.4k works 27.2M citations

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences

RNA and protein synthesis mechanismsBacterial Genetics and BiotechnologyNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Impact · h-index1176
172.5k works 23M citations

Science

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesScience, Research, and MedicineHuman auditory perception and evaluation
Impact · h-index1760
394.1k works 22.9M citations

Journal of Biological Chemistry

Elsevier BV

DOAJ
RNA and protein synthesis mechanismsGlycosylation and Glycoproteins ResearchProtein Kinase Regulation and GTPase Signaling
Impact · h-index784
214.3k works 17.4M citations

Journal of the American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society

Inorganic and Organometallic ChemistryVarious Chemistry Research TopicsElectrochemical Analysis and Applications
Impact · h-index897
221.3k works 15.8M citations

Medical Entomology and Zoology

Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology

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Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesLegal and Regulatory AnalysisMilitary Technology and Strategies
Impact · h-index1099
2.8M works 14.1M citations

Physical Review Letters

American Physical Society

Physics of Superconductivity and MagnetismQuantum and electron transport phenomenaParticle physics theoretical and experimental studies
Impact · h-index982
146.2k works 13.5M citations

Choice Reviews Online

Association of College and Research Libraries

American Constitutional Law and PoliticsRace, History, and American SocietyAmerican Environmental and Regional History
Impact · h-index1178
195.8k works 12.9M citations

PLoS ONE

Public Library of Science

DOAJ
HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsPlant and animal studiesGlobal Maternal and Child Health
Impact · h-index601
341.4k works 12.6M citations

New England Journal of Medicine

Massachusetts Medical Society

Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationMedical History and Innovations
Impact · h-index1510
191.3k works 12.4M citations

The Lancet

Elsevier BV

Human auditory perception and evaluationDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEarthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
Impact · h-index1208
475.9k works 10.4M citations

Cell

Cell Press

RNA and protein synthesis mechanismsRNA Research and SplicingGenomics and Chromatin Dynamics
Impact · h-index1232
26.9k works 9M citations

Scientific Reports

Nature Portfolio

DOAJ
Cancer-related molecular mechanisms researchMicroRNA in disease regulationGut microbiota and health
Impact · h-index463
309.9k works 8.1M citations

The Journal of Chemical Physics

American Institute of Physics

Advanced Chemical Physics StudiesSpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesSpectroscopy and Laser Applications
Impact · h-index709
151.7k works 7.9M citations

Nature Communications

Nature Portfolio

DOAJ
RNA and protein synthesis mechanismsRNA modifications and cancerRNA Research and Splicing
Impact · h-index750
91.8k works 7.7M citations

JAMA

American Medical Association

Healthcare Policy and ManagementHistory of Medical PracticePharmaceutical industry and healthcare
Impact · h-index1013
354.1k works 7.6M citations

The Astrophysical Journal

IOP Publishing

DOAJ
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysics and Star Formation Studies
Impact · h-index702
134.7k works 7.6M citations

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

American Geophysical Union

Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamicsSolar and Space Plasma DynamicsAtmospheric chemistry and aerosols
Impact · h-index664
99.1k works 6.7M citations

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Wiley

Catalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsAsymmetric Hydrogenation and CatalysisAsymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis
Impact · h-index732
82.2k works 6.6M citations

Circulation

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Cardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsCardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Impact · h-index849
128.4k works 6.3M citations

Nucleic Acids Research

Oxford University Press

DOAJ
RNA and protein synthesis mechanismsRNA modifications and cancerDNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Impact · h-index882
56k works 6.1M citations

Applied Physics Letters

American Institute of Physics

Semiconductor Quantum Structures and DevicesSemiconductor materials and devicesPhotonic and Optical Devices
Impact · h-index561
142k works 6.1M citations

Blood

Elsevier BV

Acute Myeloid Leukemia ResearchChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ResearchLymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Impact · h-index641
197.3k works 5.7M citations

Physical review. B, Condensed matter

American Physical Society

Physics of Superconductivity and MagnetismQuantum and electron transport phenomenaAdvanced Chemical Physics Studies
Impact · h-index602
92.7k works 5.5M citations