Publishing in Open Access (OA) journals helps make your research freely available to a global audience. Use the resources below to find reputable OA journals in your field
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
A comprehensive, curated database of high-quality, peer-reviewed OA journals. You can filter by subject, language, APCs, and more.
Publisher Open Access Journals Elsevier, Springer, Wiley,
Many publishers offer journal match tools to help you find OA (and non-OA) journals by topic, keywords, or manuscript title.
Sherpa Romeo
Check a journal’s OA policies, including self-archiving (Green OA) and embargo periods.
Institutional Repositories
Many universities maintain lists of journals previously used by their researchers or provide support services to identify OA venues
Match your topic and audience – Review the journal’s aims, scope, and recent articles.
Check for indexing – Is the journal indexed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, or DOAJ?
Understand costs – Does the journal charge APCs? Are waivers or discounts available?
Assess journal reputation – Review editorial board members and check if the journal is affiliated with a scholarly society.
Avoid predatory journals – If a journal promises quick publication for a fee but lacks transparency, investigate further (see: Think. Check. Submit.).
