For researchers & scholars
Find the right journal — avoid the wrong ones.
Two complementary tools for publishing well: discover reputable indexes (FT50 · ABDC · Scopus · WoS), and check journals against predatory-publisher red flags before you submit.
Indexes covered
8+
FT50 · ABDC · Scopus · WoS
Subjects
Mgmt & Social Sci.
Business · HR · Finance · more
Predatory red flags
10+
Checklist-based
Cost
Free
Always
Two tools, one decision
Where to publish — and where not to.
For finding reputable journals
Key journal indexes
Curated lists of top-tier journals — FT50, ABDC, Scopus, Web of Science. Filter by subject area, ranking tier, and indexing body.
For avoiding predatory publishers
Predatory journal checker
Spot the red flags. Use Beall's List, Cabells, and a structured checklist to identify predatory publishers before you submit your work.
Use both, in sequence
A 3-step pre-submission workflow.
Indexes tell you where to publish. The predatory checker tells you where not to. They complement — you need both.
- 1
Discover
Shortlist via indexes
Use FT50 / ABDC / Scopus / WoS to identify 5–10 candidate journals matching your subject and rigor.
- 2
Verify
Cross-check each one
Run them through the predatory-checker checklist — verify indexing, peer-review process, and publisher reputation.
- 3
Submit
Submit with confidence
Only send to journals that pass both filters. Save the others as backups for future submissions.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
What's the difference between a journal index and a predatory checker?
A journal index (FT50, ABDC, Scopus, Web of Science) is a curated list of reputable journals — it tells you where to publish. A predatory checker (Beall's List, Cabells) flags journals with red-flag practices like fake peer review and hidden fees — it tells you where not to publish. Use both: indexes to shortlist, checker to verify.
Are these tools free to use?
Yes. The Yuvijen Journal Finder is free. We curate links to publicly available indexes and predatory-publisher resources. Some upstream sources (e.g. Scopus, Cabells) may require an institutional subscription for full access.
How often are these lists updated?
Index bodies update annually or biennially — FT50 reviews its list every few years, ABDC publishes a new edition periodically, and Scopus / Web of Science update on rolling cycles. Predatory journal lists (Beall's archive, Cabells) are updated continuously. We refresh our curated entries periodically; always cross-check with the source for the latest revision.
Can a journal be both indexed and predatory?
Rarely, but yes. A few journals get listed in low-tier indexes and are later flagged for predatory practices, or vice versa — an indexed journal may slip in editorial standards. That is exactly why you should run both filters before submitting. Index status alone is not a guarantee of integrity.