Nature Reviews Drug Discovery
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Aims and Scope
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery is a peer-reviewed review journal covering drug discovery and development. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 64.797. Reviews are commissioned to specialists and supplemented with glossary explanations for non-specialist readers and illustrated with figures drawn by Nature's in-house art editors. Besides reviews, the journal publishes analysis articles based on existing datasets (e.g. metaanalysis), progress articles that focus on outstanding issues, and perspective articles—typically opinions or historical pieces. Less
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Journal Specifications
- PublisherNATURE PORTFOLIO
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year2002
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FAQs
Since when has Nature Reviews Drug Discovery been publishing? 
The Nature Reviews Drug Discovery has been publishing since 2002 till date.
How frequently is the Nature Reviews Drug Discovery published?
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Nature Reviews Drug Discovery?
The publisher of Nature Reviews Drug Discovery is NATURE PORTFOLIO.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Nature Reviews Drug Discovery?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Nature Reviews Drug Discovery?
The eISSN number is 1474-1784 and pISSN number is 1474-1776 for Nature Reviews Drug Discovery.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Immunotherapy, Chimeric antigen receptor, CRISPR, Antigen, Alzheimer's disease, Medical research, Drug discovery, Drug development, Clinical trial, Receptor targeting, Phagocytosis, Wound healing, Multiple sclerosis, Drug delivery, Fda approval, Skin cancer, Dystrophin, Antitumor immunity, Progressive multiple sclerosis, Translational research.
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Choosing the right journal ensures that your research reaches the most relevant audience, thereby maximizing its scholarly impact and contribution to the field.
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Absolutely. Publishing in reputable journals can enhance your academic profile, making you more competitive for grants, tenure, and other professional opportunities.
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While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.