The Lancet
The Lancet is a prestigious, peer-reviewed general medical journal based in the United Kingdom. Established in 1823 by English surgeon Thomas Wakley, it is one of the oldest and most influential medical journals globally.
The Lancet
Impact Factor
98.4
Impact Factor
98.4
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
3.845
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
12.113
CiteScore
13.20
CiteScore
148.1
Frequency
Weekly
Frequency
Weekly
Publisher
American College of Physicians (ACP)
Publisher
Elsevier
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 6-8%
Acceptance Rate
Around 5%
Key Highlights
5-Year Impact Factor
106.9
H-Index
895
Ranking
1st of 325 general and internal medicine journals in the world
Indexing
The Lancet and its regional/specialized journals are included in major journal databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Chemical Abstracts, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Additionally, it is indexed by the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NSLC/CAS) Journal Ranking, and Web of Science
Initial Editorial Decision
Typically, within 4 weeks for fast-track submissions
First Post-Review Decision
Usually comes within 6-8 weeks, though the exact timeline can vary
Submission to Acceptance
Varies depending on the review process.
Acceptance to Publication
Varies; expedited for high-priority articles
Publication Type
It publishes different content, which may be broadly categorized as Original Research, Reviews and Reports, Opinion, News, and Discussion. The Lancet publishes articles, reviews, perspectives, commentaries, policy reviews, and personal views
Open Access Model
Hybrid (both subscription-based and open access options)
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Approximately 6,830 USD
Main text
The main text (excluding abstract, references, and tables) has a word limit of 3000-4500 words
Abstract
Structured abstract: 300-350 words (including: background, methods, results, and conclusion) Unstructured abstract 150-200 words
References
Maximum of 30-50 references. References should be cited in the text, tables, and figure legends.
Tables/Figures
The Lancet journal does not specify a fixed limit for the number of tables or figures
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