SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

New England Journal of Medicine vs The Lancet — Discipline

How rigorously each source backs its factual claims with verifiable evidence.

By Published by Caslon MediaScored against methodology v0.1Scores last verified
Verdict

New England Journal of Medicine outscores The Lancet on Citation Discipline by 1 points (A+ · 96 vs A+ · 95).

Higher Discipline
Health

New England Journal of Medicine

nejm.org
A+·96
Rank #4 of 130 on Discipline

Rigorous peer-review; clinical-trial registration mandatory; data disclosure standards.

Health

The Lancet

thelancet.com
A+·95
Rank #19 of 130 on Discipline

Peer-review enforced; methodology + data disclosure increasingly mandatory; retraction watch active.

Global rank · Discipline

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
New England Journal of Medicine
nejm.org
96A+·96#4 / 130view →
The Lancet
thelancet.com
95A+·95#19 / 130view →

Why these Discipline scores

New England Journal of MedicineA+·96
Discipline · 96/100

Rigorous peer-review; clinical-trial registration mandatory; data disclosure standards.

The LancetA+·95
Discipline · 95/100

Peer-review enforced; methodology + data disclosure increasingly mandatory; retraction watch active.

Signals behind the Discipline score

New England Journal of Medicine
  • ICMJE compliance
    Strict International Committee of Medical Journal Editors standards.
The Lancet
  • Peer review
    Editor + ≥2 reviewer cycles before publication.

Other dimensions for New England Journal of Medicine vs The Lancet

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — New England Journal of Medicine leads
Modern Reference
New England Journal of Medicine +2 pts
Velocity
New England Journal of Medicine +1 pts

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Sources & references

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