10 free open access journals in social sciences with Q1 ranking
Publishing a research paper in a suitable and renowned journal is the most important step after writing a paper. It takes a lot of effort, months of research, and immeasurable hard work to write a paper that creates value but if people are unable to access it, that value diminishes. Hence, the choice of choosing a journal to publish a paper should be a diligent and informed one and we are here to help you with it!
In this article, we will tell you about 10 distinguished journals on the subject of social science selected by Jouroscope™. The submissions to all of these journals are free and so is the publication and all of the journals listed here, have rigorous double-blind or blind peer-reviewe. Either way, you’ll be making a great choice for the publication of your paper!
Moreover, these journals are not only free for authors but have open access, i.e., free for all readers, and most importantly are some of the best with Q1 ranking by SJR and are indexed in leading databases such as Scopus and Web of Science along with DOAJ.
One of the best journals presented in the subject area of writing research. It focuses on publishing papers with original research on the scientific studies of the various kinds of processes that are thereby which writing can be done or taught in a more effective manner. The papers in it range from being theoretical to empirical to review papers, covering the broad spectrum of writing research. The journal is published in Belgium.
It is indexed in SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, and ERIH PLUS.
2. International Indigenous Policy Journal
This journal published in The United Kingdom is the perfect match for publishing academic papers that deal with Indigenous people. The article can focus on a single group, community, country, or population but it should definitely contain issues or lessons that are relevant to other indigenous people. It can be about what implications they have faced from policy change or climate change or anything else and if the paper involves international comparison, it will be given priority.
It is indexed in SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science.
3. Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics
As the name suggests, the AJSL focuses on papers in the areas of management, finance, accounting, insurance, international business, and marketing in the fields of shipping, port, transport, and logistics of Asia. AJSL is published by Elsevier B.V. On behalf of the Korean Association of Shipping and Logistics, Inc. in the Netherlands.
It is indexed in SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, and Scopus.
Urban environments are going through a lot of change, their flora and fauna are changing and so is the behavior of human beings while being near nature. Journal of Urban Ecology publishes research on everything related to urban ecology, which includes water conservation, environment-friendly infrastructure, etc. The journal is published in the United States.
It is indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science.
5. SCIRES-IT
Edited in Italy, SCIRES-IT publishes comprehensive reviews, regular research papers, and short communications in the fields of digitalization and multimedia technologies and information and communication technology in support of cultural and environmental heritage.
It is indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science.
6. Latin American Research Review
This journal is published in the United States, focuses on original research, and reviews essays on Latin America, the Caribbean, Latina/Latino studies. LARR reviews papers in three languages, Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
It is indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science.
A great choice of the journal among researchers to publish their research results on terrorism. The journal contains a mix of articles, research notes, bibliographic resources, and reviews from veteran researchers. The journal is published in the United States.
It is indexed in the SJR, Scopus, and DOAJ.
8. International Journal of Cyber Criminology
IJCC is devoted to publishing and showcasing research about cybercrimes, cyber victims, cyber laws, and policies to educate the academic world about it from a social science perspective. This journal is published in India.
It is indexed in SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, and ERIH PLUS.
9. Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis
JURA (Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis) aims to emphasize the urban and regional changes that are taking place primarily in Eastern Europe but also encourages papers highlighting the present territorial conditions taking place in Asia. The scale with which urbanized cities are growing in Asia as compared to older urbanized nations is causing economic growth and JURA focuses on publishing articles regarding this scenario. JURA is published in Romania.
It is indexed in SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, and ERIH PLUS.
One of the leading journals for population sciences, publishedin Germany. Demographic research publishes most of its contributions within a month, provided their final acceptance.
It is indexed in all the top-most databases such as the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, and the ERIH PLUS.
Looking for other journals? Make your own search
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Happy hunting!
