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
351 Acta Medica Portuguesa CELOM
352 Acta Medica Saliniana University Clinical Center Tuzla
353 Acta Medica Transilvanica Fundatia pentru Sanatate Publica si Managementul Sanatatii
354 Acta Medico Historica Rigensia Riga Stradins University
355 Acta Metallurgica Sinica Springer 4.10
356 Acta Metallurgica Slovaca SciCell s.r.o.
357 Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica Bulgarian Society for Microbiology (Union of Scientists in Bulgaria)
358 Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica Akademiai Kiado
359 Acta Microbiologica Sinica Acta Microbiologica Sinica Editorial Office
360 Acta Microscopica Interamerican Society for Electron Microscopy (CIASEM)
361 Acta Militaria Mediaevalia Historical Museum in Sanok
362 Acta Montanistica Slovaca Technical University of Kosice
363 Acta Musei Moraviae, Scientiae Geologicae Moravian Museum
364 Acta Musei Napocensis National Museum of History of Transylvania
365 Acta Musei Napocensis Historica National Museum of History of Transylvania
366 Acta Musei Porolissensis Editura Mega
367 Acta Musicologica International Musicological Society
368 Acta Mycologica Polish Botanical Society
369 Acta Myologica Pacini Editore Srl
370 Acta Naturae Acta Naturae
371 Acta Neophilologica University of Ljubljana Press
372 Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
373 Acta Neurochirurgica Springer Nature
374 Acta Neurologica Belgica Springer Nature
375 Acta Neurologica Scandinavica John Wiley & Sons
376 Acta Neurologica Taiwanica Wolters Kluwer Health
377 Acta Neuropathologica Springer Nature
378 Acta Neuropsychiatrica Cambridge University Press
379 Acta Neuropsychologica MEDSPORTPRESS Publishing House
380 Acta Numerica Cambridge University Press 14.2
381 Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica John Wiley & Sons
382 Acta Oceanografica del Pacifico Instituto Oceanográfico y Antártico de la Armada
383 Acta Oceanologica Sinica Springer 1.6
384 Acta Odontologica Latinoamericana Acta Odontologica Latinoamericana
385 Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Medical Journals Sweden AB
386 Acta Oecologica Elsevier
387 Acta Oeconomica Akademiai Kiado
388 Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics Walter de Gruyter
389 Acta Oncologica Medical Journals Sweden AB
390 Acta Onomastica Czech Academy of Sciences
391 Acta Ophthalmologica John Wiley & Sons
392 Acta Optica Sinica Science Press 2.119
393 Acta Orientalia Akademiai Kiado
394 Acta Ornithologica Polish Academy of Sciences
395 Acta Orthopaedica Medical Journals Sweden AB
396 Acta Orthopaedica Belgica ARSMB-KVBMG
397 Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica AVES Ibrahim Kara
398 Acta Ortopedica Brasileira Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
399 Acta Oto Laryngologica Taylor & Francis
400 Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica Pacini Editore Srl

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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