NMC Approved Social Sciences Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a social sciences professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved social sciences journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the social sciences field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved social sciences journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Journal of Public Relations Research Taylor & Francis
Journal of Public Transportation Elsevier
Journal of Punjab Studies University of California, Los Angeles
Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research Purdue University Press
Journal of Race Ethnicity and the City Taylor & Francis
Journal of Radio and Audio Media Taylor & Francis
Journal of Refugee Studies Oxford University Press
Journal of Regional Security Belgrade Centre for Security Policy
Journal of Research in Education Sciences National Taiwan Normal University
Journal of Research in International Education SAGE
Journal of Research in Science Teaching John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Research in Social Sciences National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad
Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness Taylor & Francis
Journal of Research, Innovation, and Strategies for Education Malaysian Educational Technology and Innovation Organization
Journal of Research, Policy and Practice of Teachers and Teacher Education Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Journal of Romanian Studies Liverpool University Press
Journal of Rural Development National Institute of Rural Development
Journal of Rural Studies Elsevier
Journal of Scholarly Engagement Grand Canyon University
Journal of School Administration Research and Development California State University
Journal of School Choice Taylor & Francis
Journal of Science Teacher Education Taylor & Francis
Journal of Settlements and Spatial Planning Centre for Research on Settlements and Urbanism, Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University
Journal of Sexual Aggression Taylor & Francis
Journal of Sharia Economics Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah
Journal of Siberian Federal University Humanities and Social Sciences Siberian Federal University
Journal of Social Development in Africa School of Social Work
Journal of Social Development Studies Department of Social Development and Welfare, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless Taylor & Francis
Journal of Social Economics Research Conscientia Beam
Journal of Social Issues John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Social Science Education sowi-online e.V.
Journal of Social Sciences Technical University of Moldova
Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Innovation Scientific Scholarly Publishing (Private) Limited
Journal of Social Service Research Taylor & Francis
Journal of Social Structure Paradigm Publishing Services
Journal of Social Studies Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Journal of Social Studies Research SAGE
Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law Taylor & Francis
Journal of Social Work SAGE
Journal of Social Work Education Taylor & Francis
Journal of Social Work in End of Life and Palliative Care Taylor & Francis
Journal of Sociology SAGE
Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare Western Michigan University
Journal of South African Democratic Teachers Union The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union
Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka Society of Logistics & Transport (SLSTL)
Journal of Sport and Kinetic Movement Universitaria Publishing House, Craiova
Journal of Sport and Social Issues SAGE
Journal of Sport Science and Fitness Universitas Negeri Semarang
Journal of Sports Analytics SAGE Publishing

Why NMC-Approved Social Sciences Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Social Sciences Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your social sciences subject.
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