The Lancet Q1 Unclaimed
The Lancet is an independent, international weekly general medical journal founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley. Since its first issue (October 5, 1823), the journal has strived to make science widely available so that medicine can serve, and transform society, and positively impact the lives of people. The Lancet is committed to applying scientific knowledge to improve health and advance human progress. In our weekly issues we publish some of the best science from the best scientists worldwide, providing an unparalleled global reach and impact on health. The Lancet has grown from a 19th century pamphlet to a high impact, international journal. It has an SJR impact factor of 15.652.
The Lancet focuses its scope in these topics and keywords: health, disease, randomised, treatment, hiv, global, patients, authors, care, risk, ...
Type: Journal
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Languages: English
Open Access Policy: Non Open Access
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Publication frecuency: Weekly


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15.652
SJR Impact factor807
H Index1377
Total Docs (Last Year)4587
Total Docs (3 years)22640
Total Refs85917
Total Cites (3 years)1226
Citable Docs (3 years)22.23
Cites/Doc (2 years)16.44
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