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JAMA vs The Lancet 2026: Impact Factor, Acceptance Rate & How to Choose

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Quick verdict:

Choose JAMA for clinical decision questions. Choose Lancet for major findings with broad significance.

Comparison

MetricJAMALancet
JIF 202455.088.5

Who should choose JAMA

  • Large randomized trials with clinical decision questions
  • Health services research

Who should choose Lancet

  • Major clinical findings with global implications
  • Large trials with guideline impact

Bottom line

JAMA is more clinical-decision-focused, Lancet is broader. Choose based on your paper's emphasis.

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