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
51 Academe American Association of University Professors
52 Academia Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAACS)
53 Academia Economic Papers Institute of Economics Academia Sinica
54 Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administracion Emerald Publishing
55 Academia XXII Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
56 Academic Emergency Medicine John Wiley & Sons
57 Academic Journal of Dawa and Communication Faculty of Ushuluddin and Da'wah UIN Raden Mas Said
58 Academic Journal of Manufacturing Engineering Editura Politechnica
59 Academic Journal of Modern Philology College for Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Wroclaw
60 Academic Journal of Naval Medical University Second Military Medical University Press
61 Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Faculty of Ushuluddin and Da'wah UIN Raden Mas Said
62 Academic Medicine Oxford University Press
63 Academic Pediatrics Elsevier
64 Academic Psychiatry Springer Nature
65 Academic Questions National Association of Scholars
66 Academic Radiology Elsevier
67 Academic Science Journal College of Science, University of Diyala
68 Academica Turistica University of Primorska
69 Academicus International Scientific Journal Academicus
70 Academy of Management Annals Academy of Management 19.241
71 Academy of Management Journal Academy of Management 16.178
72 Academy of Management Learning and Education George Washington University
73 Academy of Management Perspectives Academy of Management 8.9
74 Academy of Management Review Academy of Management 17.0
75 Academy Review Alfred Nobel University
76 Acadiensis University of New Brunswick
77 Acao Ergonomica Associação Brasileira de Ergonomia
78 Acarina University of Tyumen
79 Acarines Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)
80 Acarologia Les Amis d'Acarologia
81 ACC Journal Technical University of Liberec
82 Accesos Universidad Complutense de Madrid
83 Access to Justice in Eastern Europe Access to Justice in Eastern Europe
84 Accident Analysis and Prevention Elsevier
85 Accion y Reflexion Educativa Universidad de Panamá, Instituto Centroamericano de Administración y Supervisión de la Educación (ICASE)
86 Acciones e Investigaciones Sociales Universidad de Zaragoza
87 Accountability in Research Taylor & Francis
88 Accounting Analysis Journal Universitas Negeri Semarang
89 Accounting and Business Research Taylor & Francis
90 Accounting and Finance John Wiley & Sons
91 Accounting and Financial Control LLC CPC Business Perspectives
92 Accounting and Management Journal Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya
93 Accounting Education Taylor & Francis
94 Accounting Forum Taylor & Francis
95 Accounting Historians Journal American Accounting Association
96 Accounting History SAGE
97 Accounting History Review Taylor & Francis
98 Accounting Horizons American Accounting Association
99 Accounting in Europe Taylor & Francis
100 Accounting Perspectives John Wiley & Sons

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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