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eISSN: 1474-547XpISSN: 0140-6736
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The Lancet Key Metrics
CiteScore 
115.3
H-Index
855
Impact Factor
>= 25
Scite Index
0.86 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Medicine (miscellaneous)
SNIP
33.8
Time to Accept
2
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months41%
4 to 6 months23%
7 to 9 months23%
Above 9 months13%
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Topics Covered on The Lancet
Cancer
Public health
Psoriasis
Randomized controlled trial
Myocardial infarction
Health care
Blood pressure
Alcohol
Burden of disease
Virus
Global health
Cohort study
Vaccine efficacy
Pneumonia
Pregnancy
Acute failure
Stroke
Sustainable development
Body mass index
Liver disease
The Lancet Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Publication Start Year | 1823 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on The Lancet
How long has The Lancet been actively publishing? 
The Lancet has been in operation since 1823 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of The Lancet?
The Lancet published with a Weekly frequency.
How many articles did The Lancet publish last year?
In 2024, The Lancet publsihed 1656 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for The Lancet?
For The Lancet, eISSN is 1474-547X and pISSN is 0140-6736.
What is Citescore for The Lancet?
Citescore for The Lancet is 115.3.
What is the H Index for The Lancet ?
H Index for The Lancet is 855.
What is SNIP score for The Lancet?
SNIP score for The Lancet is 33.8.
What is the SJR for The Lancet?
SJR for The Lancet is Q1.
Who is the publisher of The Lancet?
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC is the publisher of The Lancet.
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