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
401 Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola Sociedad Espanola de Otorrinolaringologia y Cirugia de Cabeza y Cuello
402 Acta Paedagogica Vilnensia Vilnius University Press
403 Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics John Wiley & Sons
404 Acta Palaeobotanica W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences
405 Acta Palaeontologica Polonica Instytut Paleobiologii PAN
406 Acta Palaeontologica Romaniae Romanian Society of Palaeontologists
407 Acta Palaeontologica Sinica Chinese Academy of Sciences
408 Acta Parasitologica Springer Nature
409 ACTA Paulista de Enfermagem Departamento de Enfermagem/Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo
410 Acta Pediatrica de Mexico Instituto Nacional de Pediatria
411 Acta Pedologica Sinica Science Press
412 Acta Periodica Duellatorum Bern Open Publishing
413 Acta Periodica Technologica University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology
414 Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica Science China Press
415 Acta Petrologica Sinica Science Press 2.02
416 Acta Pharmaceutica Paradigm Publishing Services
417 Acta Pharmaceutica Sciencia Istanbul Medipol University
418 Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
419 Acta Pharmacologica Sinica Springer Nature
420 Acta Philologica Faculty of Modern Languages, University of Warsaw
421 Acta Philosophica Fabrizio Serra Editore srl
422 Acta Phlebologica Edizioni Minerva Medica
423 Acta Physica Polonica A Polska Akademia Nauk
424 Acta Physica Polonica B Jagiellonian University
425 Acta Physica Polonica B, Proceedings Supplement Jagiellonian University
426 Acta Physiologiae Plantarum Springer Nature
427 Acta Physiologica John Wiley & Sons
428 Acta Physiologica Sinica Editorial Office of Acta Physiologica Sinica
429 Acta Phytopathologica et Entomologica Hungarica Akademiai Kiado
430 Acta Phytopathologica Sinica Chinese Society for Plant Pathology
431 Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica Japanese Society for Plant Systematics
432 Acta Poetica Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
433 Acta Politica Springer Nature
434 Acta Politica Polonica Szczecin University Press
435 Acta Politologica Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University
436 Acta Poloniae Historica Polska Akademia Nauk
437 Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica Drug Research Polish Pharmaceutical Society
438 Acta Polymerica Sinica Science Press
439 Acta Polytechnica Czech Technical University in Prague
440 Acta Polytechnica Hungarica Obuda University
441 Acta Prataculturae Sinica Editorial Office of Acta Prataculturae Sinica
442 Acta Protozoologica Komitet Slowianoznawstwa PAN
443 Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica John Wiley & Sons
444 Acta Psychologica Elsevier
445 Acta Psychologica Sinica Science Press
446 Acta Radiologica SAGE
447 Acta Scientiae Lutheran University of Brazil
448 Acta Scientiae Veterinariae Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
449 Acta Scientiarum Agronomy Universidade Estadual de Maringa
450 Acta Scientiarum Animal Sciences Universidade Estadual de Maringa

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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