Most Cited Scientific Journals by Impact Factor 2024

About This Dataset

Academic journals ranked by their impact factor — the average number of citations received per published article — in 2024 according to Clarivate Journal Citation Reports. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians has consistently maintained the highest impact factor of any journal, reflecting the extraordinary importance of cancer research to global medicine. AI-assisted data.

✨ AI Insight

The stark difference in impact factors among the top journals reveals a significant gap in citation influence. 'CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians' stands out with a remarkable 502, dwarfing its nearest competitor, 'The Lancet', which has an impact factor of 168. This suggests that cancer research not only garners substantial attention but is also pivotal in shaping medical advancements. Conversely, journals like 'Cell' and 'Science', with impact factors of 45 and 56 respectively, illustrate a lower citation rate, possibly due to their broader focus compared to the specialized nature of cancer research. Overall, the trend indicates a growing emphasis on specialized research areas, especially in critical fields like oncology.

Source: Clarivate

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians leads with 502 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 148 · median: 94.

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Gap in 2024: CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians is 11.2× larger than Cell.