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Curated databases of elite journals, transparent ranking explainers, predatory checking tools, and cover letter templates designed to fast-track your doctoral submission.

Curated Top-Tier Journals
Search and filter our curated directory of premier global academic journals.
Journal TitleDisciplineIndexing (Q)Domain RankMetrics (JIF / CiteScore)Link
IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (TPAMI)
IEEE Computer Society · ISSN: 0162-8828
The premier archival journal covering all areas of computer vision, image comparison, pattern recognition, and machine learning.
Computer Science
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
CORE: A*
AJG: 4
JIF: 20.8
CiteScore: 37.2
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Journal of Machine Learning Research (JMLR)
Microtome Publishing · ISSN: 1532-4435
An open-access venue for high-quality, long-form machine learning research. Free of article processing charges (Diamond OA).
Computer Science
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
CORE: A*
AJG: 4
JIF: 8.0
CiteScore: 15.4
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ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) · ISSN: 0360-0300
Publishing comprehensive, structured, and readable surveys and tutorials that synthesize existing literature in CS.
Computer Science
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
CORE: A*
AJG: 3
JIF: 23.8
CiteScore: 41.6
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IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering (TSE)
IEEE Computer Society · ISSN: 0098-5589
The leading archival journal in software engineering, focusing on design, verification, and empirical study.
Computer Science
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
CORE: A*
AJG: 3
JIF: 6.5
CiteScore: 14.2
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Communications of the ACM (CACM)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) · ISSN: 0001-0782
The flagship magazine and research publication of the ACM, featuring industry trends, research highlights, and perspectives.
Computer Science
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
CORE: A*
AJG: 3
JIF: 11.1
CiteScore: 18.3
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Journal of the ACM (JACM)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) · ISSN: 0004-5411
Focuses on theoretical computer science, publishing research of lasting impact on the foundations of computing.
Computer Science
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
CORE: A*
AJG: 4
JIF: 2.1
CiteScore: 5.3
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The Journal of Finance (JF)
Wiley-Blackwell (for American Finance Association) · ISSN: 0022-1082
The premier academic journal in the field of finance, publishing leading research in corporate finance, investments, and macro-finance.
Business & Economics
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
ABDC: A*
AJG: 4*
JIF: 7.9
CiteScore: 17.8
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Academy of Management Review (AMR)
Academy of Management · ISSN: 0363-7425
Publishes conceptual models and theoretical frameworks that challenge, extend, or redirect management thinking.
Business & Economics
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
ABDC: A*
AJG: 4*
JIF: 11.2
CiteScore: 24.5
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Journal of Marketing (JM)
SAGE Publications (for American Marketing Association) · ISSN: 0022-2429
A broad-based journal serving as a bridge between marketing theory and practice, focusing on strategic and managerial issues.
Business & Economics
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
ABDC: A*
AJG: 4*
JIF: 11.5
CiteScore: 26.2
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Management Science
INFORMS · ISSN: 0025-1909
A cross-departmental journal covering scientific research on practice, theory, and management systems.
Business & Economics
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
ABDC: A*
AJG: 4*
JIF: 4.6
CiteScore: 9.2
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Administrative Science Quarterly (ASQ)
SAGE Publications · ISSN: 0001-8392
An elite journal publishing top-tier empirical research in organizational theory and behavior.
Business & Economics
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
ABDC: A*
AJG: 4*
JIF: 8.3
CiteScore: 16.1
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The Quarterly Journal of Economics (QJE)
Oxford University Press · ISSN: 0033-5533
The oldest professional journal of economics in the English language, covering all aspects of the discipline.
Business & Economics
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
ABDC: A*
AJG: 4*
JIF: 11.3
CiteScore: 28.5
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Journal of Financial Economics (JFE)
Elsevier · ISSN: 0304-405X
Presents empirical and analytical papers in corporate finance, financial systems, and macro-financial policy.
Business & Economics
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
ABDC: A*
AJG: 4*
JIF: 5.9
CiteScore: 13.4
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The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
Massachusetts Medical Society · ISSN: 0028-4793
The world's leading medical journal, publishing high-impact clinical trials and research findings in general medicine.
Medicine & Life Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 158.5
CiteScore: 115.3
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The Lancet
Elsevier · ISSN: 0140-6736
A highly prestigious weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal covering global health, clinical trials, and reviews.
Medicine & Life Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 98.4
CiteScore: 95.1
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JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)
American Medical Association · ISSN: 0098-7484
Publishing original, peer-reviewed research, opinion, and clinical reviews spanning all aspects of medicine.
Medicine & Life Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 120.7
CiteScore: 82.4
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Nature Medicine
Springer Nature · ISSN: 1078-8956
Publishes peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and news in biomedical research, focusing on translational medicine.
Medicine & Life Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 58.7
CiteScore: 42.8
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BMJ (British Medical Journal)
BMJ Publishing Group · ISSN: 0959-8138
A highly regarded medical journal advocating for clinical evidence, public health policy, and physician education.
Medicine & Life Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 105.7
CiteScore: 68.9
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IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (TIE)
IEEE Industrial Electronics Society · ISSN: 0278-0046
Focuses on controls, power electronics, robotics, instrumentation, and system integration in industrial environments.
Engineering
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 7.5
CiteScore: 16.8
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IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (TSG)
IEEE Power & Energy Society · ISSN: 1949-3053
Publishes key research addressing the transformation, control, communication, and reliability of smart grids.
Engineering
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 9.6
CiteScore: 21.3
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Advanced Materials
Wiley-VCH · ISSN: 0935-9648
High-impact venue spanning materials science, nanotechnology, energy storage, and biomedical engineering applications.
Engineering
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 27.4
CiteScore: 45.2
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International Journal of Engineering Science
Elsevier · ISSN: 0020-7225
Bridges the gap between physical science, mechanics, and advanced mathematical engineering methods.
Engineering
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 9.2
CiteScore: 18.7
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Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Wiley · ISSN: 1093-9687
Focuses on the intersection of computing, AI, and sensor integration in civil and infrastructure engineering.
Engineering
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 9.6
CiteScore: 17.4
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American Sociological Review (ASR)
SAGE Publications (for American Sociological Association) · ISSN: 0003-1224
The flagship journal of the American Sociological Association, presenting foundational sociological theory and quantitative/qualitative insights.
Social Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
AJG: 4
JIF: 7.2
CiteScore: 13.8
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American Political Science Review (APSR)
Cambridge University Press (for APSA) · ISSN: 0003-0554
The primary research journal in political science, featuring theory, comparative politics, and international relations.
Social Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
AJG: 4
JIF: 6.4
CiteScore: 11.6
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Journal of Communication
Oxford University Press (for ICA) · ISSN: 0021-9916
Concentrates on media effects, digital communication, political messaging, and social implications of communications technology.
Social Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
AJG: 4
JIF: 6.1
CiteScore: 10.4
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Annual Review of Psychology
Annual Reviews · ISSN: 0066-4308
Highly prestigious syntheses of psychological science, detailing cognitive, social, and clinical developments.
Social Sciences
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 19.5
CiteScore: 35.2
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Nature
Springer Nature · ISSN: 0028-0836
One of the most famous and highly cited weekly peer-reviewed scientific journals, spanning all fields of science and engineering.
Multidisciplinary
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 50.5
CiteScore: 72.4
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Science
AAAS · ISSN: 0036-8075
The premier general science journal, publishing breakthroughs, policy notes, and peer-reviewed studies across disciplines.
Multidisciplinary
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 44.7
CiteScore: 65.3
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
National Academy of Sciences · ISSN: 0027-8424
A highly prestigious multidisciplinary journal publishing high-quality research, reviews, and perspectives across sciences.
Multidisciplinary
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 9.4
CiteScore: 17.2
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Scientific Reports
Springer Nature · ISSN: 2045-2322
A mega-journal publishing original peer-reviewed research based on methodological rigor and sound science, not novelty.
Multidisciplinary
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 3.8
CiteScore: 7.4
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PLOS ONE
PLOS · ISSN: 1932-6203
The pioneer mega-journal, accepting peer-reviewed articles from all areas of science, technology, medicine, and humanities.
Multidisciplinary
Scopus: Q1
WoS: Q1
JIF: 2.9
CiteScore: 5.8
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