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
Legal Studies John Wiley & Sons
Legea si Viata Academy “Ştefan cel Mare” of the MIA
Legislative Studies Quarterly John Wiley & Sons
Legitima Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam Universitas Islam Tribakti Lirboyo Kediri
Lehahayer Ksiegarnia Akademicka Publishing
Leiden Journal of International Law Cambridge University Press
Lembaran Antropologi Department of Anthropology, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Lengua y Migracion Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Alcala
Lentera Hukum University of Jember
Les Cahiers dAfrique de lEst IFRA - Institut Français de Recherche en Afrique
Les Cahiers dEMAM Équipe Monde Arabe Méditerranée
Les Cahiers du CREAD Centre de recherche en économie appliquée pour le développement
LEurope Unie Institute of Research in European Studies, Romania, Prodifmultimedia Paris; Association “JISR” (“Le Pont”), Villeneuve d’Ascq, France
Lex Librum Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Sumpah Pemuda Palembang
Lex Scientia Law Review Universitas Negeri Semarang
LexCult TRF2
LGBTQ Family An Interdisciplinary Journal Taylor & Francis
LIBER Quarterly Igitur, Utrecht Publishing and Archiving Services
Libertas Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
Library and Information Science Mita Society for Library and Information Science
Library and Information Service LIS Press Co., Ltd
Library Management Emerald Publishing
Library Quarterly University of Chicago Press
Library Trends Johns Hopkins University Press
Libri De Gruyter Saur
Licere Programa de Pós-Graduação Interdisciplinar em Estudos do lazer
Lien Social et Politiques INRS - Centre Urbanisation Culture Société
Lietuvos Etnologija Lithuanian Institute of History
Limina A Journal of Historical and Cultural Studies University of Western Australia
Liminar Estudios Sociales y Humanisticos Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas
Lingua Cultura Bina Nusantara University
Lingua Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajarannya Center of Language and Culture Studies
Lingua Legis University of Warsaw
Linguagens, Educacao e Sociedade Universidade Federal do Piauí
Linguistic, English Education and Art LEEA Journal IPM2KPE
Linguistische Treffen in Wroclaw Oficyna Wydawnicza ATUT
Lingvisticae Investigationes John Benjamins Publishing Company
Linhas Criticas Universidade de Brasilia
Lisan Al Arab Journal of Arabic Language and Arabic Universitas Negeri Semarang
Lisan Al Hal Jurnal Pengembangan Pemikiran dan Kebudayaan Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LP2M) Universitas Ibrahimy
Lisanuna Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa Arab dan Pembelajarannya Ar-Raniry State Islamic University of Aceh, Indonesia
Lite Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Litera Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Literacy Research and Instruction Taylor & Francis
Literary Journalism Studies International Association for Literary Journalism Studies
Lithuanian Annual Strategic Review General Jonas Zemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania
Litteraria Copernicana Nicolaus Copernicus University
Litua Muzeul Județean Gorj „Alexandru Ștefulescu”
Liverpool Law Review Springer Nature
Local Government Studies Taylor & Francis

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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