SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

Cochrane Library vs PubMed — Discipline

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

Verdict

Cochrane Library and PubMed tie on Citation Discipline (A+ · 96).

Academic

Cochrane Library

cochranelibrary.com
A+·96
Rank #11 of 130 on Discipline

Methodology-mandatory systematic reviews; transparent inclusion criteria; multi-author review.

Academic

PubMed

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
A+·96
Rank #3 of 130 on Discipline

Indexes peer-reviewed literature only; MeSH controlled-vocabulary tagging maintained by NLM staff.

Global rank · Discipline

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
Cochrane Library
cochranelibrary.com
96A+·96#11 / 130view →
PubMed
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
96A+·96#3 / 130view →

Why these Discipline scores

Cochrane LibraryA+·96
Discipline · 96/100

Methodology-mandatory systematic reviews; transparent inclusion criteria; multi-author review.

PubMedA+·96
Discipline · 96/100

Indexes peer-reviewed literature only; MeSH controlled-vocabulary tagging maintained by NLM staff.

Signals behind the Discipline score

Cochrane Library
  • Cochrane methodology
    Most rigorous evidence-synthesis framework in clinical medicine.
PubMed
  • MeSH headings
    Subject indexing curated by NLM editorial staff.
  • Peer review filter
    Only journals passing NLM selection criteria are indexed.

Other dimensions for Cochrane Library vs PubMed

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — PubMed leads
Modern Reference
PubMed +12 pts
Velocity
PubMed +9 pts

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