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Q: How do I find journals for my research topic?

Search by a specific topic or keyword, then narrow results by subject, publisher, country, quartile or access model. Review each profile and its official website before submitting.

Q: What is a Q1 journal?

A Q1 journal is placed in the top quartile of a particular subject category within a named ranking system and year. A journal can have different quartiles across categories.

Q: Does JournalsWorld guarantee that a journal is indexed?

No. Indexing coverage changes. Researchers should verify current coverage directly with the named index and official publisher.

Q: How can I identify a questionable or predatory journal?

Check the publisher identity, editorial board, peer-review policy, fees, contact details, indexing claims and official domain. Be cautious of guaranteed acceptance or aggressive solicitation.

Search and compare scholarly journals by subject, country, publisher, quartile and open-access status. Review available metrics, scope and official links before submitting your manuscript.

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United Kingdom

European Journal of Physics

Published by Institute of Physics

European Journal of Physics journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.389
H-index: 66
ISSN: 0143-0807, 1361-6404

United States

Physics Today

Published by AIP Publishing

Physics Today journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.386
H-index: 131
ISSN: 0031-9228, 1945-0699

United Kingdom

Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical

Published by IOP Publishing Ltd.

Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.595
H-index: 178
ISSN: 1751-8113, 1751-8121

United States

Journal of Statistical Physics

Published by Springer

Journal of Statistical Physics journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.544
H-index: 128
ISSN: 0022-4715, 1572-9613

United States

Physical review. E

Published by American Physical Society

Physical review. E journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.679
H-index: 277
ISSN: 2470-0045, 2470-0053, 2470-0061

United States

Journal of Theoretical Biology

Published by Academic Press

Journal of Theoretical Biology journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.55
H-index: 184
ISSN: 1095-8541, 0022-5193

United States

Differential and Integral Equations

Published by Khayyam Publishing

Differential and Integral Equations journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.58
H-index: 36
ISSN: 0893-4983

United States

Advances in Applied Mathematics

Published by Academic Press Inc.

Advances in Applied Mathematics journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.671
H-index: 60
ISSN: 0196-8858, 1090-2074

United Kingdom

Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics

Published by Institute of Physics

Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.836
H-index: 160
ISSN: 1475-7516

United States

General Relativity and Gravitation

Published by Springer New York

General Relativity and Gravitation journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

Impact Factor: 3.0
SJR: 0.674
H-index: 109
ISSN: 0001-7701, 1572-9532

Switzerland

Universe

Published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Universe journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

Impact Factor: 2.5
SJR: 0.642
H-index: 57
ISSN: 2218-1997

Netherlands

Nuclear Physics B

Published by Elsevier B.V.

Nuclear Physics B journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.639
H-index: 278
ISSN: 0550-3213, 1873-1562

Germany

Journal of High Energy Physics

Published by Springer Nature

Journal of High Energy Physics journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.702
H-index: 279
ISSN: 1029-8479, 1126-6708, 1127-2236

United Kingdom

Journal of Physics Condensed Matter

Published by IOP Publishing

Journal of Physics Condensed Matter journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.573
H-index: 272
ISSN: 0953-8984, 1361-648X

Netherlands

Physica B Condensed Matter

Published by Elsevier B.V.

Physica B Condensed Matter journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.48
H-index: 143
ISSN: 0921-4526, 1873-2135

Netherlands

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

Published by Elsevier B.V.

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.479
H-index: 209
ISSN: 0304-8853, 1873-4766

United States

Journal of Applied Physics

Published by American Institute of Physics

Journal of Applied Physics journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.528
H-index: 368
ISSN: 0021-8979, 1089-7550, 1520-8850

Germany

Soft Computing

Published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH

Soft Computing journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.656
H-index: 130
ISSN: 1432-7643, 1433-7479

United States

Swarm Intelligence

Published by Springer New York

Swarm Intelligence journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

Impact Factor: 1.9
SJR: 0.648
H-index: 50
ISSN: 1935-3820, 1935-3812

United States

Evolutionary Computation

Published by MIT Press

Evolutionary Computation journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.629
H-index: 96
ISSN: 1530-9304, 1063-6560

United Kingdom

Electric Power Components and Systems

Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.

Electric Power Components and Systems journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

Impact Factor: 1.9
SJR: 0.396
H-index: 70
ISSN: 1532-5016, 1532-5008

United Kingdom

Wind Energy

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Wind Energy journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.847
H-index: 123
ISSN: 1099-1824, 1095-4244

United Kingdom

IET Renewable Power Generation

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.

IET Renewable Power Generation journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.784
H-index: 109
ISSN: 1752-1416, 1752-1424

United Kingdom

IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.

IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution journal profile: ISSN, publisher, research information, recent articles and official links.

SJR: 0.696
H-index: 138
ISSN: 1751-8687, 1751-8695

MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE

How to choose an academic journal

A journal’s topic fit, audience, peer-review process, publishing model and official submission guidance matter more than a single metric. Always confirm current information on the publisher’s official website before submitting.

Check scope and audienceConfirm that your manuscript matches the stated aims and recent publications.
Review metrics carefullyQuartile, SJR, H-index and Impact Factor measure different things and may change yearly.
Verify fees and accessCheck APCs, waivers, licenses and open-access terms on the official website.
Assess trust signalsReview the publisher, editorial board, peer-review policy, indexing claims and contacts.

Understanding journal information

Quartile ranking

Q1–Q4 shows relative position within a subject category for a particular system and year.

Impact Factor and SJR

These are different citation indicators. Compare similar disciplines and confirm the source year.

H-index

H-index combines publication volume and citations. It should not be used alone to judge quality.

Open access

Open access describes reader availability; it does not automatically indicate quality or the absence of fees.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Academic journal FAQ

How do I find journals for my research topic?

Search by topic or keyword and narrow results by subject, publisher, country, quartile or access model. Review the journal profile and official website before submitting.

What is a Q1 journal?

A Q1 journal is placed in the top quartile of a subject category within a named ranking system and year. A journal may have different quartiles across categories.

Does JournalsWorld guarantee that a journal is indexed?

No. Indexing coverage changes. Verify current coverage directly with the named index and official publisher.

How can I identify a questionable or predatory journal?

Check publisher identity, editorial board, peer-review policy, fees, contacts, indexing claims and the official domain. Be cautious of guaranteed acceptance.

Are Impact Factor, SJR and H-index the same?

No. They use different data sources and methods. Interpret each metric with its source, year and discipline context.

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