Which is the more prestigious journal, Science or Nature?

In summary, Nature and Science are both highly esteemed scientific journals, with Nature Publishing Group and the American Association for the Advancement of Science as their respective publishers. They have equal prestige and impact factor, and it is difficult to determine which one is "better". Both serve as leading sources of scientific information and promote understanding of science worldwide.
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Can anyone inform me?
 
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That's a bit like asking which is more colourful, red or green.

Nature is the world's foremost weekly scientific journal and is the flagship journal for Nature Publishing Group (NPG). Launched in 1869, its original mission statement still leads the Group as we develop publications, explore opportunities arising from new technology and serve a growing audience of readers:
http://www.nature.com/npg_/company_info

The American Association for the Advancement of Science,
"Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.
http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/

Both are equally prestigious.
 
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Forest1239879 said:
Can anyone inform me?

They are of the same stature for most funding purposes and promotion. I doubt very much someone would nitpick which one is "better", considering how difficult it is to get published in either one.

Zz.
 
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Equal. They have about the same impact factor.
 
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IIRC, as it was explained to me a few weeks ago in AP Bio, Nature is the European equivalent of Science, and both are equal.
 

FAQ: Which is the more prestigious journal, Science or Nature?

Which journal has a higher impact factor, Science or Nature?

The impact factor is a measure of how often articles published in a particular journal are cited in other scientific publications. As of 2021, Nature has a higher impact factor of 42.778 compared to Science's impact factor of 41.845. However, it is important to note that impact factor is just one measure of a journal's prestige and should not be the sole factor in determining the quality of a journal.

Are articles published in Science or Nature more likely to be cited by other scientists?

Both Science and Nature are highly prestigious journals and articles published in either are likely to be cited by other scientists. However, Nature has a slightly higher impact factor and may therefore have a higher citation rate overall.

Which journal has a faster publication process, Science or Nature?

The publication process for both Science and Nature can vary depending on the complexity and significance of the research being published. However, in general, Science has a slightly faster publication process compared to Nature. Science aims to publish articles within 4-6 weeks of acceptance, while Nature takes around 8-12 weeks.

Do both Science and Nature publish articles from all scientific fields?

Both Science and Nature aim to cover a wide range of scientific fields and publish articles from various disciplines such as biology, physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. However, Nature tends to have a stronger focus on life sciences, while Science covers a broader range of topics.

How do the review processes of Science and Nature differ?

The review process for both journals is rigorous and involves multiple rounds of review and revisions. However, Nature has a slightly longer review process compared to Science, with an average of 5-6 rounds of review compared to Science's 4-5 rounds. Both journals also have a high rejection rate, with only around 7-8% of submitted articles being accepted for publication.

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