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The top science journals by impact factor include Nature, Science, Cell, and The Lancet. These multidisciplinary and specialized journals publish groundbreaking research across biology, physics, chemistry, medicine, and engineering. JournalsHub tracks 283+ scientific journals ranked by impact factor.

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Are there free science journals to publish in?

Yes, many Diamond Open Access science journals charge no Article Processing Charges (APC). JournalsHub lists 181 open access science journals, many of which are completely free to publish in.

Journals in Science (2026 Rankings)

Browse 283+ scientific journals ranked by impact factor. 181 are open access with an average impact factor of 47.94. Covering biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, medicine, and multidisciplinary science.

About Science Journals

Science journals publish original research, reviews, and commentary across the natural sciences. The most prestigious — like Nature, Science, and Cell — are multidisciplinary, while thousands of specialized journals focus on specific fields like molecular biology, astrophysics, or organic chemistry. All journals listed here are peer reviewed and indexed in major databases.

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Top 10 Science Journals by Impact Factor

AI Open

KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. · ISSN: 2666-6510

Administração Pública e Gestão Social

Universidade Federal de Viçosa · ISSN: 2175-5787

Advances in Environmental Technology

Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) · ISSN: 2476-6674

African Journal of Social Work

National Association of Social Workers · ISSN: 2409-5605

Anales (Asociación Física Argentina)

CEILAP-UNIDEF-CONICET-CITEDEF · ISSN: 0327-358X

Antropologías del Sur

Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano · ISSN: 0719-4498

Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems

American Meteorological Society · ISSN: 2769-7525

Ascarya

Perkumpulan Alumni dan Santri Mahyajatul Qurro' · ISSN: 2798-5083

Asia Pacific

University of Sindh · ISSN: 1810-035X

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BMJ Open Science

BMJ · ISSN: 2398-8703

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Journal of Atmospheric & Ocean Science

Informa

1741-7546 IF 56.90

Journal of Atmospheric Science Research

Bilingual Publishing Co.

2630-5119 IF 56.90

Journal of Biosocial Science

Cambridge University Press

1469-7599 IF 56.90

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Elsevier

0021-9797 IF 56.90

Journal of Current Oncology and Medical Sciences

Zabansaraye Parsian Novin Mehr Institute

2783-3127 IF 56.90

Journal of Dairy Science

Elsevier

0022-0302 IF 56.90

Journal of Environmental Sciences

Elsevier

1001-0742 IF 56.90

Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences

Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited

2278-4748 IF 56.90

Journal of Food Science

Wiley

0022-1147 IF 56.90

Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences

Emerald Publishing

2632-279X IF 56.90

Journal of Korean Medical Science

Korean Academy of Medical Sciences

1011-8934 IF 56.90

Journal of Materials Science

Springer Nature

0022-2461 IF 56.90

Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research

Valley International

2347-176X IF 56.90

Journal of Membrane Science

Elsevier

0376-7388 IF 56.90

Journal of Orthodontic Science

Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications

2278-1897 IF 56.90

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

Elsevier

0920-4105 IF 56.90

Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry

Wiley

0887-624X IF 56.90

Journal of Universal Computer Science

Graz University of Technology

0948-695X IF 56.90

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

0916-7250 IF 56.90

Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences

University of Kufa, Faculty of Nursing

2223-4055 IF 56.90

Lasers in Medical Science

Springer Nature

0268-8921 IF 56.90

Logical Methods in Computer Science

Logical Methods in Computer Science e.V.

1860-5974 IF 56.90

Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences

Majmaah University

1658-645X IF 56.90

Management Science

Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences

0025-1909 IF 56.90

Marine and Fishery Sciences

Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Pesquero (INIDEP)

2683-7951 IF 56.90

Frequently Asked Questions

The top science journals by impact factor include Nature, Science, Cell, and The Lancet. These publish groundbreaking research across multiple scientific disciplines.

Consider your specific field, the journal's impact factor, acceptance rate, APC costs, and open access requirements. Use the field filter buttons above to narrow by discipline, or try our Journal Finder Tool.

Yes. Diamond Open Access journals charge no APC. Browse our free journals list to find science journals with zero publication fees.

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