Academic Journals - 2026

Academic journals are scholarly publications that contain articles written by experts in a particular field. They are typically published by academic institutions, professional associations, or commercial publishers.

Below is a comprehensive list of academic journals available on Journals Insights. Use the search box to quickly find a journal of interest.



# Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
151 ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security Association for Computing Machinery
152 ACM Transactions on Programming Languages and Systems Association for Computing Machinery
153 ACM Transactions on Reconfigurable Technology and Systems Association for Computing Machinery
154 ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks Association for Computing Machinery
155 ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology Association for Computing Machinery
156 ACM Transactions on Spatial Algorithms and Systems Association for Computing Machinery
157 ACM Transactions on Storage Association for Computing Machinery
158 ACM Transactions on the Web Association for Computing Machinery
159 ACME Milano University Press
160 Acotaciones Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramatico
161 Acoustical Physics Pleiades Publishing
162 Acoustical Science and Technology Acoustical Society of Japan
163 Acoustics Australia Australian Acoustical Society
164 Acoustics Bulletin Institute of Acoustics
165 Acque Sotterranee Italian Journal of Groundwater PagePress
166 Across Languages and Cultures Akademiai Kiado
167 ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces American Chemical Society
168 ACS Catalysis American Chemical Society 12.9
169 ACS Central Science American Chemical Society 18.2
170 ACS Chemical Biology American Chemical Society
171 ACS Chemical Health and Safety American Chemical Society
172 ACS Energy Letters American Chemical Society 22.0
173 ACS Nano American Chemical Society 17.1
174 ACSMs Health and Fitness Journal Wolters Kluwer Health
175 Acta Academiae Artium Vilnensis Vilniaus dailes akademijos leidykla
176 Acta Academiae Beregsasiensis Economics Ferenc Rakoczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian University
177 Acta Academiae Beregsasiensis, Philologica Ferenc Rakoczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian College of Higher Education
178 Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
179 Acta Academica Sun Media
180 Acta Acustica European Acoustics Association, EAA
181 Acta Adriatica Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries
182 Acta Agrestia Sinica China Agricultural University
183 Acta Agriculturae Boreali Sinica Editorial Department of Acta Agriculurae Boreali-Sinica
184 Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A Animal Science Taylor & Francis
185 Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B Soil and Plant Science Taylor & Francis
186 Acta Agriculturae Serbica University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy, Cacak
187 Acta Agriculturae Slovenica University of Ljubljana Press
188 Acta Agrobotanica Polish Botanical Society & University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
189 Acta Agronomica Universidad Nacional de Colombia
190 Acta Agronomica Sinica China Science Press
191 Acta Albaruthenica Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
192 Acta Alimentaria Akademiai Kiado
193 Acta Amazonica Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia
194 Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica BeSARPP
195 Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica John Wiley & Sons
196 Acta Analytica Springer Nature
197 Acta Anatomica Sinica Editorial Board of Acta Anatomica Sinica
198 Acta Angiologica Via Medica
199 Acta Antiqua Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae Akademiai Kiado
200 Acta Applicandae Mathematicae Springer Nature

What Are Academic Journals?

An academic journal (also called a scholarly journal) is a periodical publication that publishes original research and reviews in a specific academic discipline. Unlike popular magazines, academic journals undergo rigorous peer review by experts before publication, ensuring scientific integrity and quality.

Types of Academic Journals

  • Research journals: Publish original empirical or theoretical research.
  • Review journals: Publish comprehensive literature reviews and meta-analyses.
  • Letters journals: Short, rapid-publication communications of significant findings.
  • Methodology journals: Focus on new research methods and protocols.
  • Clinical journals: Practice-focused journals for clinicians and practitioners.
  • Multidisciplinary journals: Cover broad subject areas (e.g., Nature, Science, PLOS ONE).

Why Publish in Academic Journals?

  • Credibility: Peer review validates your research methodology and findings.
  • Discoverability: Indexed academic journals are searchable in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.
  • Career advancement: Publications in respected journals are essential for tenure, promotion and grants.
  • Citations: Academic journals provide citation tracking that builds your H-Index.
  • Permanent record: Indexed journals provide long-term archiving and DOI assignment.

How to Choose the Right Academic Journal

  1. Match scope: Read the journal’s aims and read 5 recent papers similar to yours.
  2. Check indexing: Verify the journal is indexed in Scopus, WOS, or PubMed (avoid predatory journals).
  3. Review metrics: Look at Impact Factor, SJR, Quartile together.
  4. Consider access type: Open Access reaches wider; subscription has tradition.
  5. Check turnaround: Publication speed varies from weeks to over a year.
  6. Use a tool: Try our Advanced Journal Finder to combine all these criteria.

Academic Journals FAQ

What’s the difference between an academic journal and a magazine?

Academic journals are peer-reviewed by domain experts, cite original research, and target researchers. Magazines have editorial review only and target general audiences.

How long does it take to publish in an academic journal?

From submission to publication typically takes 3–12 months. Top-tier journals can take 12–24 months due to multiple revision rounds.

Do all academic journals charge fees?

No. Subscription journals charge readers (no APC for authors). Open Access journals usually charge an APC, though many waive it.

Can students publish in academic journals?

Yes — many journals welcome student submissions, especially as co-authors with faculty. Some journals are explicitly designed for student work.

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