====== High-impact journal ====== A high-impact journal is a scholarly publication that is widely recognized for publishing influential, high-quality research. These journals are typically characterized by: High Impact Factor (IF): A numerical score reflecting how often articles from the journal are cited in a given year. It’s calculated by dividing the number of citations in a year by the number of articles published in the previous two years. Reputation and Prestige: Considered authoritative within their field, often setting trends or standards in scientific research. Rigorous Peer Review: They usually have strict editorial and peer-review processes, ensuring scientific validity, originality, and relevance. Broad Readership and Visibility: Articles in these journals are widely read and cited, contributing to the visibility of the authors' work. Examples: [[Nature]] [[The Lancet]] [[New England Journal of Medicine]] (NEJM) [[Cell]] [[Science]] These journals are especially important for academic promotion, funding opportunities, and scientific influence.