Aims and Scope of The Lancet Planetary Health
The Lancet Planetary Health is a monthly, open access, online-only title in The Lancet's growing family of specialty journals. Building on the foundation of The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on planetary health, the journal is committed to publishing high-quality original Research Articles, Editorials, Comments, and Correspondence that contribute to defining and advancing planetary health worldwide. Less
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20
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0.005 - 0.01
Impact Factor 

15 - 20
SJR 

Q1Health Policy

SNIP 

5
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | USD 5500 |
| Publication Time | 8 |
| Editorial Review Process | Open peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2017 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| License type | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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