> Science and Nature effectively exist because they are Science and Nature. Right, the perception of being associated with authoritative and knowledgeable publ

> Science and Nature effectively exist because they are Science and Nature. Right, the perception of being associated with authoritative and knowledgeable publishers which follow certain formalities (in other words "the proof you as a scientist belong to the Club") has been an important part of academic career progression, even if in the last few years the reputation of peer-reviewed papers in general has taken a dive.