science journal

Peer-reviewed academic magazine

A science journal is a periodical publication containing research articles, typically peer-reviewed, written by scientists for other scientists.

The term covers prestigious general publications like *Nature* and *Science* as well as thousands of specialized journals in narrow fields.

She submitted her findings to a science journal.

In casual speech, often shortened to just "journal."

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