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Nature

Nature Portfolio

History of Science and MedicineResearch, Science, and AcademiaHistory of Science and Natural History
Impact · h-index1868
448.8k works 27.5M citations

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences

Bacterial Genetics and BiotechnologyGenomics and Chromatin DynamicsProtein Structure and Dynamics
Impact · h-index1183
173.1k works 23.2M citations

Science

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Research, Science, and AcademiaHistory of Science and MedicineHistory of Science and Natural History
Impact · h-index1770
393.8k works 23.2M citations

Journal of Biological Chemistry

Elsevier BV

DOAJ
Protein Kinase Regulation and GTPase SignalingProtein Structure and DynamicsEnzyme Structure and Function
Impact · h-index787
214.4k works 17.5M citations

Medical Entomology and Zoology

Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology

OA
Japanese History and CultureHistory of Science and MedicineBiographical and Historical Analysis
Impact · h-index1215
2.9M works 17.4M citations

Journal of the American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society

Chemical Reaction MechanismsInorganic and Organometallic ChemistryOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis
Impact · h-index902
222.3k works 15.9M citations

Physical Review Letters

American Physical Society

Particle physics theoretical and experimental studiesQuantum Chromodynamics and Particle InteractionsPhysics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
Impact · h-index982
146.4k works 13.5M citations

Choice Reviews Online

Association of College and Research Libraries

Biographical and Historical AnalysisRace, History, and American SocietyAmerican and British Literature Analysis
Impact · h-index1175
195.8k works 12.9M citations

PLoS ONE

Public Library of Science

DOAJ
HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsGenetic Associations and EpidemiologyGenomics and Phylogenetic Studies
Impact · h-index607
342.9k works 12.8M citations

New England Journal of Medicine

Massachusetts Medical Society

Medical History and InnovationsMedical research and treatmentsHistory of Science and Medicine
Impact · h-index1515
191.4k works 12.5M citations

The Lancet

Elsevier BV

Medical History and InnovationsHistory of Science and MedicineHealth Services Management and Policy
Impact · h-index1216
476.1k works 10.5M citations

Cell

Cell Press

Genomics and Chromatin DynamicsDevelopmental Biology and Gene RegulationRNA Research and Splicing
Impact · h-index1243
27k works 9.2M citations

Scientific Reports

Nature Portfolio

DOAJ
Advanced Neural Network ApplicationsGut microbiota and healthGenetic Associations and Epidemiology
Impact · h-index469
316.1k works 8.3M citations

The Journal of Chemical Physics

American Institute of Physics

Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular InteractionsAdvanced Chemical Physics StudiesAtomic and Molecular Physics
Impact · h-index713
152k works 8M citations

Nature Communications

Nature Portfolio

DOAJ
Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics2D Materials and ApplicationsProtein Structure and Dynamics
Impact · h-index759
93.2k works 7.9M citations

JAMA

American Medical Association

History of Science and MedicineMedical research and treatmentsMedical History and Innovations
Impact · h-index1018
354.3k works 7.7M citations

The Astrophysical Journal

IOP Publishing

DOAJ
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaAstrophysics and Star Formation Studies
Impact · h-index698
135.2k works 7.6M citations

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

American Geophysical Union

Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamicsAtmospheric aerosols and cloudsMeteorological Phenomena and Simulations
Impact · h-index666
99.3k works 6.8M citations

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Wiley

Supramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesAsymmetric Synthesis and CatalysisOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis
Impact · h-index735
83.1k works 6.7M citations

Circulation

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsCardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Impact · h-index852
128.2k works 6.3M citations

Nucleic Acids Research

Oxford University Press

DOAJ
DNA and Nucleic Acid ChemistryRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsGenomics and Chromatin Dynamics
Impact · h-index885
56.1k works 6.2M citations

Applied Physics Letters

American Institute of Physics

Semiconductor materials and interfacesSemiconductor Quantum Structures and DevicesSemiconductor materials and devices
Impact · h-index563
142.4k works 6.2M citations

Blood

Elsevier BV

Acute Myeloid Leukemia ResearchHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationLymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Impact · h-index645
197.6k works 5.7M citations

Physical review. B, Condensed matter

American Physical Society

Physics of Superconductivity and MagnetismTheoretical and Computational PhysicsQuantum and electron transport phenomena
Impact · h-index604
92.7k works 5.5M citations