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
251 Acta Clinica Croatica Dr. Mladen Stojanovic University Hospital
252 Acta Colombiana de Cuidado Intensivo Asociacion Colombiana de Medicina Critica y Cuidado lntensivo
253 Acta Colombiana de Psicologia Universidad Catolica de Colombia
254 Acta Commercii AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
255 Acta Comportamentalia Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
256 Acta Crystallographica Section B Structural Science, Crystal Engineering and Materials International Union of Crystallography
257 Acta Crystallographica Section D Structural Biology John Wiley and Sons 2.2
258 Acta Cybernetica University of Szeged, Institute of Informatics
259 Acta Cytologica Karger
260 Acta de Historia and Politica Saeculum XXI Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University
261 Acta Dermato Venereologica Medical Journals Sweden AB
262 Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica Association of Slovenian Dermatovenerologists
263 Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica Croatian Dermatovenerological Society
264 Acta Diabetologica Springer Nature
265 Acta Ecclesiastica Sloveniae University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani)
266 Acta Ecologica Sinica Ecological Society of China
267 Acta Economica University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Economics
268 Acta Economica et Turistica Libertas međunarodno sveučilište
269 Acta Educationis Generalis Sciendo
270 Acta Electrotechnica et Informatica Sciendo
271 Acta Endocrinologica Acta Endocrinologica Foundation
272 Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae National Museum/Narodni muzeum
273 Acta Epileptologica Springer Nature
274 Acta et Commentationes Stiinte Exacte si ale Naturii Ion Creanga State Pedagogical University
275 Acta et Commentationes Universitatis Tartuensis de Mathematica University of Tartu Press
276 Acta Ethnographica Hungarica Akademiai Kiado
277 Acta Ethologica Springer Nature
278 Acta Facultatis Philosophicae Universitatis Ostravienis Studia Germanistica University of Ostrava, Faculty of Arts
279 Acta Facultatis Xylologiae Zvolen Technical University in Zvolen
280 Acta Fakulty filozoficke Zapadoceske univerzity v Plzni University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
281 Acta Fytotechnica et Zootechnica Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
282 Acta Gastro Enterologica Belgica Universa Press
283 Acta Gastroenterologica Latinoamericana Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterologia
284 Acta Geochimica Science Press
285 Acta Geodaetica et Cartographica Sinica Surveying and Mapping Press
286 Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica Springer Nature
287 Acta Geodynamica et Geomaterialia Czech Academy of Sciences
288 Acta Geographica Lodziensia Lodzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
289 Acta Geographica Slovenica Zalozba ZRC
290 Acta Geographica Universitatis Comenianae Comenius University in Bratislava
291 Acta Geologica Polonica Polska Akademia Nauk
292 Acta Geologica Sinica Science Press 3.3
293 Acta Geologica Slovaca Comenius University in Bratislava
294 Acta Geophysica Springer Nature
295 Acta Geoscientica Sinica Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences
296 Acta Geotechnica Springer Nature
297 Acta Gymnica Palacky University Olomouc
298 Acta Haematologica Karger
299 Acta Haematologica Polonica Via Medica
300 Acta Herpetologica Firenze University Press

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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