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Lancet, The

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

21.54

h-Index

2022-2023

 855

Rank

2022-2023

 31

SJR

2022-2023

 14.607

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Lancet, The
Abbreviation Lancet The
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 855
Overall Rank/Ranking 31
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 14.607
Impact Score 21.54
Publisher Elsevier Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 01406736, 1474547X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1823-2022




Aim and Scope


The Lancet is the world leading independent general medical journal. The journal coverage is international in focus and extends to all aspects of human health.

The Lancet is published weekly from editorial offices in London and New York. It aims to publish the best original primary research papers, and review articles of the highest standard. The Lancet is stringently edited and peer-reviewed to ensure the scientific merit and clinical relevance of its diverse content. Drawing on an international network of advisers and contributors, The Lancet meets the needs of physicians by adding to their clinical knowledge and alerting them to current issues affecting the practise of medicine worldwide.


About Lancet, The


Lancet, The is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Lancet, The is 31. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 14.607. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 855. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Lancet, The journal is 01406736, 1474547X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Lancet, The is cited by a total of 80420 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Lancet, The Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Lancet, The is 21.54, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Lancet, The IF is decreased by a factor of 0.9 and approximate percentage change is -4.01% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Lancet, The Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Lancet, The is 21.54. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Lancet, The. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 21.54
2021 22.44
2020 9.32
2019 8.20
2018 9.23
2017 9.59
2016 8.52
2015 7.36
2014 7.47

Lancet, The h-index


  Table Setting

Lancet, The has an h-index of 855. It means 855 articles of this journal have more than 855 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Lancet, The ISSN


The ISSN of Lancet, The is 01406736, 1474547X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Lancet, The Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Lancet, The is 31. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 14.607. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Lancet, The by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 14.607
2021 15.652
2020 13.103
2019 14.554
2018 15.871
2017 14.934
2016 12.970
2015 14.974
2014 13.683

Ranking of Lancet, The by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 31
2021 26
2020 43
2019 29
2018 32
2017 38
2016 51
2015 31
2014 43

Lancet, The Publisher


Table Setting

Lancet, The is published by Elsevier Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1823-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Lancet, The is Lancet The. This abbreviation ('Lancet The') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Lancet, The


If your research field is/are related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Lancet, The?

Lancet, The latest impact IF is 21.54. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 22.44 (2021) and 7.36 (2015), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 11.52 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Lancet, The?

The Lancet, The has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 14.607, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 15.871 in 2018 and the lowest being 12.970 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Lancet, The over the previous 9-year period stands at 11.52.


What's the latest h-index of the Lancet, The?

The latest h-index of the Lancet, The is 855.


Who's the publisher of the Lancet, The?

The Lancet, The is published by the Elsevier Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Lancet, The?

The Lancet, The is currently ranked 31 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 26 in 2021 and its lowest position of 51 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Lancet, The?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Lancet, The is Lancet The.


Is the "Lancet, The" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Lancet, The is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Lancet, The?

The Lancet, The encompasses the following areas:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Lancet, The?

The Lancet, The is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 01406736, 1474547X.


What's the best quartile of the Lancet, The?

The best quartile for the Lancet, The is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Lancet, The?

The Lancet, The coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1823-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Lancet, The

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 21.54
2021 22.44
2020 9.32
2019 8.20
2018 9.23
2017 9.59
2016 8.52
2015 7.36
2014 7.47



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