Where to Publish
Where to Publish
Find reputable journal platforms, indexing services, and publisher directories that help researchers identify trusted places to publish their work.
It is important that an author publishes with reputable and recognized publishers. Avoiding predatory publishers is critical for researchers.
Listed here are sites that index various journals and publishers that are reputable based on their best practices including their rigorous editorial process.
The following indexing sites assess journals for inclusion based on rigorous editorial processes and best practices in publishing.
Recommended Journal Indexing Platforms
1African Journal Online (AJOL)
African Journal Online (AJOL) is the indexing platform of quality African-published scholarly journals. It is a non-profit organisation that works to increase global and continental online access, awareness, quality, and use of African-published, peer-reviewed research.
The journals are assessed against a set of best practices in publishing and the rating status indicated against each journal. Clicking on the status provides more detailed information on the rating.
2Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
DOAJ is a unique and extensive index of diverse open access journals from around the world, driven by a growing community, and is committed to ensuring quality content is freely available online for everyone.
The directory indexes open access journals. To verify an open access journal’s authenticity, check whether it is listed in the directory.
3SCImago Journal & Country Rank
SCImago Journal Rank is a publicly available database that indexes journals in Scopus. It enables researchers and publishers to make informed decisions that extend the significance of science. It provides country and journal rankings.
Visit SCImago Journal & Country Rank to explore full rankings and find the best fit for your research goals.
4Scopus Preview
Scopus is a citation and abstract indexing service. It is a trusted, source-neutral abstract and citation database curated by independent subject matter experts who are recognized leaders in their fields.
The preview interface is openly accessible, despite the full database being subscription-based. Searching under sources gives a listing of journals indexed by Scopus. You can also filter by subject discipline.
5Web of Science Journal Master List
Journals listed under Web of Science are known for their high impact and rigorous editorial processes. The Master Journal List is a useful tool for finding the right journal across multiple indices hosted on the Web of Science platform.
Web of Science Core Collection is curated by an expert team of in-house editors and includes only journals that demonstrate high levels of editorial rigor and best practice.
You can search the list by discipline. The interface also provides a match manuscript feature that aids in selecting a journal based on the abstract of your manuscript.