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
551 Actuel Marx Presses Universitaires de France
552 Acuity Universitas Advent Indonesia
553 Acupuncture and Electro Therapeutics Research SAGE
554 Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Wolters Kluwer Health
555 Acupuncture in Medicine SAGE
556 Acute and Critical Care Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine
557 Acute Medicine Rila Publications
558 Ad Dalil Ogun Natais Journal NATAIS Ogun State
559 Ad Hoc and Sensor Wireless Networks Old City Publishing
560 Ad Hoc Networks Elsevier
561 Ad Limina Xunta de Galicia
562 AD minister Universidad EAFIT
563 Ada User Journal Ada-Europe
564 Adaara Prodi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam IAIN Bone
565 Adabuna Program Studi Doktor Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah
566 Adalya Koc University, Suna and Inan Kirac Research Center for Mediterranean Civilizations (AKMED)
567 Adam Akademi, Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Ankara Center for Thought and Research
568 Adam Mickiewicz University Law Review Adam Mickiewicz University Faculty of Law and Administration
569 Adansonia Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
570 Adaptation Oxford University Press
571 Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
572 Adaptive Behavior SAGE
573 Adaptivni Sistemi Avtomaticnogo Upravlinna Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
574 adComunica Revista Cientifica de Estrategias, Tendencias e innovacion en Comunicacion adComunica. Asociación para el Desarrollo de la Comunicación
575 Addicta the Turkish Journal on Addictions AVES Ibrahim Kara
576 Addiction John Wiley & Sons
577 Addiction and Health Kerman University of Medical Sciences
578 Addiction Biology John Wiley & Sons
579 Addiction Research and Theory Taylor & Francis
580 Addiction Science and Clinical Practice Springer Nature
581 Addictive Behaviors Elsevier
582 Additive Manufacturing Frontiers Elsevier
583 Adelaide Law Review University of Adelaide
584 Adelphi Series Taylor & Francis
585 Adicciones Edita Socidrogalcohol
586 Adiktologie Sdruzeni SCAN
587 Adipocyte Taylor & Francis
588 Adiyaman University Journal of Science Adiyaman University
589 Adliya Faculty of Sharia and Law at State Islamic University (UIN) Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung.
590 Administracao Ensino e Pesquisa Associação Nacional dos Cursos de Graduação em Administração
591 Administracion and Cidadania Escola Galega de Administración Pública
592 Administracion and Desarrollo Escuela Superior de Administración Pública - ESAP
593 Administratie si Management Public Academy of Economic Studies from Bucharest
594 Administratio Jurnal Ilmiah Administrasi Publik dan Pembangunan Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Lampung,
595 Administration Paradigm Publishing Services
596 Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research Springer Nature
597 Administration and Society SAGE
598 Administrative and Environmental Law Review Universitas Lampung Faculty of Law
599 Administrative Science Quarterly Johnson School at Cornell University 12.529
600 Administrative Theory and Praxis Taylor & Francis

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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