NMC Approved Applied Psychology Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a applied psychology 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 applied psychology 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 applied psychology 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 applied psychology journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Games and Culture SAGE
Group and Organization Management SAGE
Group Dynamics American Psychological Association
Groupwork Whiting and Birch
Gruppe Interaktion Organisation Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Organisationspsychologie Springer Nature
Health Psychology American Psychological Association
Human Computer Interaction Taylor & Francis
Human Factors SAGE
Human Performance Taylor & Francis
Human Resource Management John Wiley & Sons
Human Resource Management Review Elsevier
Humanistic Psychologist American Psychological Association
Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Airlangga University Faculty of Public Health
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Cambridge University Press
Infant Observation Taylor & Francis
Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science Springer Nature
International Gambling Studies Taylor & Francis
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling Springer Nature
International Journal of Aerospace Psychology Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology Springer Nature
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Springer Nature
International Journal of Consumer Studies John Wiley & Sons
International Journal of Jungian Studies Brill
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology SAGE
International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior Emerald Publishing
International Journal of Organizational Leadership Canadian Institute for Knowledge Development
International Journal of Selection and Assessment John Wiley & Sons
International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Sport Psychology Edizioni Luigi Pozzi
International Journal of Stress Management American Psychological Association
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies International Transpersonal Association
International Perspectives in Psychology Research, Practice, Consultation Hogrefe Publishers
International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology Taylor & Francis
International Sports Studies International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES)
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Cambridge University Press
Journal for Geometry and Graphics Heldermann Verlag
Journal for Person Oriented Research Lundh Research Foundation
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma Taylor & Francis
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Applied Behavioral Science SAGE
Journal of Applied Psychological Research University of Tehran
Journal of Applied Psychology American Psychological Association 9.9
Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling Springer Publishing Company
Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
Journal of Applied School Psychology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics Elsevier
Journal of Behavioral Decision Making John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Behavioral Science Srinakharinwirot University-Behavioral Science Research Institute
Journal of Black Psychology SAGE

Why NMC-Approved Applied Psychology 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 Applied Psychology 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 applied psychology subject.
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