How to use the journal finder
- Type your subject, such as plant pathology or educational psychology, or part of a journal's name.
- Filter for open access, journals listed in DOAJ, or journals without a known publication fee.
- Compare publisher, h-index, number of papers and fees, then visit the journal's website to check its submission guidelines.
About this tool
Choosing the right journal matters as much as writing the paper. This tool searches thousands of journals and shows the details researchers check first: who publishes it, whether it's open access and listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), how many papers it has published, its h-index, and any publication fee.
Always confirm a journal's indexing claims, such as UGC-CARE, Scopus or Web of Science, on the official lists before you submit, and be cautious of journals that promise publication within days.
Questions
What is DOAJ?
The Directory of Open Access Journals is a curated list of open-access journals that meet quality and transparency standards. A DOAJ listing is a good sign, though not a guarantee.
What does a journal's h-index mean?
A journal has an h-index of h when h of its papers have each been cited at least h times. Higher numbers usually mean more widely cited research, but compare journals within the same subject.
Is the publication fee accurate?
Fees come from public data and may be out of date. Always check the current fee on the journal's own website.