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Journal multidisciplinary high-impact open-access

Nature Comms

Nature Communications

Broad-scope open-access journal covering all areas of biology, physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. Lower bar than Nature/Nature Medicine but still competitive. Strong option for interdisciplinary ML/medical imaging work.
Journal Info
Impact Factor (2023)
16.6
Review Duration
2–5 months
Review Rounds
1
Status
Active
Open access. Single round typical, though revisions are common. Desk rejection rate lower than flagship Nature journals. Aims for broad scientific significance.
Acceptance Rates
Year Acceptance Rate Source
2023