Nature

Nature, abbreviated as *Nature*, is a preeminent international weekly journal of science, first published in 1869 and currently issued by Springer Nature. With an ISSN of 0028-0836 and a 2026 Impact Factor of 60.500, it holds an exceptional position as a Q1 journal in the JCR Quartile and is classified as a top-tier comprehensive journal (1区综合性期刊) in its subject area. The journal’s scope encompasses all fields of science and technology, including biology, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and interdisciplinary research, with a strong emphasis on original, groundbreaking discoveries that advance fundamental knowledge. *Nature* publishes a diverse range of article types, including full-length research articles (typically reporting significant advances), review articles, perspectives, correspondence, and news features. It is particularly renowned for its rapid publication of high-impact research findings and its influential editorial content, which often shapes scientific discourse and policy. The primary target audience includes professional researchers, academics, policymakers, and science enthusiasts worldwide. Notable features include a hybrid open access model, offering authors the option to publish their work as open access under a Creative Commons license, as well as a rigorous peer-review process and a dedicated news and commentary section. As one of the most cited and prestigious scientific journals globally, *Nature* sets the benchmark for scientific excellence, consistently ranking in the top quartile of all multidisciplinary science journals and serving as a definitive platform for communicating paradigm-shifting research.