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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Research and Theory

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Research And Theory, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Research and Theory falls under area Nursing.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Nursing Philosophy


Nursing Philosophy is a journal covering the categories related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Research and Theory (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Nursing Philosophy is 5369. ISSN of this journal is/are 14667681, 1466769X.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.938 Overall Ranking: 5369



2. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research


Canadian Journal of Nursing Research is a journal covering the categories related to Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q1); Research and Theory (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Canadian Journal of Nursing Research is 5442. ISSN of this journal is/are 08445621, 17057051.

Impact Score: 3.20 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.93 Overall Ranking: 5442


3. Biological Research for Nursing


Biological Research for Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Research and Theory (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Biological Research for Nursing is 5872. ISSN of this journal is/are 10998004.

Impact Score: 2.46 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.881 Overall Ranking: 5872


4. Journal of Research in Nursing


Journal of Research in Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Research and Theory (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Research in Nursing is 8471. ISSN of this journal is/are 1744988X, 17449871.

Impact Score: 1.01 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.675 Overall Ranking: 8471


5. Radiography


Radiography is a journal covering the categories related to Research and Theory (Q1); Assessment and Diagnosis (Q2); Radiological and Ultrasound Technology (Q2); Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging (Q2). It is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd. The overall rank of Radiography is 8788. ISSN of this journal is/are 15322831, 10788174.

Impact Score: 2.70 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.654 Overall Ranking: 8788



6. International journal of nursing knowledge


International journal of nursing knowledge is a journal covering the categories related to Fundamentals and Skills (Q1); Research and Theory (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of International journal of nursing knowledge is 8874. ISSN of this journal is/are 20473087, 20473095.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.648 Overall Ranking: 8874


7. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology


International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); LPN and LVN (Q2); Otorhinolaryngology (Q2); Research and Theory (Q2); Speech and Hearing (Q2). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology is 9444. ISSN of this journal is/are 17549507, 17549515.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.614 Overall Ranking: 9444


8. Japan Journal of Nursing Science


Japan Journal of Nursing Science is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Research and Theory (Q2). It is published by Blackwell Publishing Asia. The overall rank of Japan Journal of Nursing Science is 9462. ISSN of this journal is/are 17427924, 17427932.

Impact Score: 2.13 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.613 Overall Ranking: 9462


9. Teaching and Learning in Nursing


Teaching and Learning in Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Fundamentals and Skills (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q2); Research and Theory (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Teaching and Learning in Nursing is 10869. ISSN of this journal is/are 15573087.

Impact Score: 1.72 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.535 Overall Ranking: 10869



10. Nurse researcher


Nurse researcher is a trade journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3); Research and Theory (Q3). It is published by RCN Publishing Company Ltd.. The overall rank of Nurse researcher is 13051. ISSN of this journal is/are 13515578, 20478992.

Impact Score: 1.34 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.433 Overall Ranking: 13051


11. Zhonghua hu li za zhi = Chinese journal of nursing


Zhonghua hu li za zhi = Chinese journal of nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q2); Critical Care Nursing (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q3); Research and Theory (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Zhonghua hu li za zhi = Chinese journal of nursing is 14630. ISSN of this journal is/are 2541769.

Impact Score: 1.40 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.368 Overall Ranking: 14630


12. Enfermeria Clinica


Enfermeria Clinica is a journal covering the categories related to Fundamentals and Skills (Q3); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q3); Research and Theory (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Espana S.L.U. The overall rank of Enfermeria Clinica is 16046. ISSN of this journal is/are 11308621, 15792013.

Impact Score: 1.13 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.319 Overall Ranking: 16046


13. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education


Quality Advancement in Nursing Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q3); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q3); Research and Theory (Q3). It is published by Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. The overall rank of Quality Advancement in Nursing Education is 16146. ISSN of this journal is/are 23686669.

Impact Score: 0.95 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.316 Overall Ranking: 16146



14. Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education


Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q3); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q3); Research and Theory (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education. The overall rank of Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education is 16931. ISSN of this journal is/are 20937814, 12259578.

Impact Score: 0.70 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.291 Overall Ranking: 16931


15. International Journal of Practice-Based Learning in Health and Social Care


International Journal of Practice-Based Learning in Health and Social Care is a journal covering the categories related to Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q2); Education (Q3); Fundamentals and Skills (Q4); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4); Research and Theory (Q4). It is published by Coventry University. The overall rank of International Journal of Practice-Based Learning in Health and Social Care is 19385. ISSN of this journal is/are 20516223.

Impact Score: 0.38 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.233 Overall Ranking: 19385


16. Research and theory for nursing practice


Research and theory for nursing practice is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4); Research and Theory (Q4). It is published by Springer Publishing Company. The overall rank of Research and theory for nursing practice is 20187. ISSN of this journal is/are 15416577.

Impact Score: 0.66 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.218 Overall Ranking: 20187


17. Prometheus


Prometheus is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q3); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q4); Research and Theory (Q4); Strategy and Management (Q4). It is published by Pluto Journals. The overall rank of Prometheus is 20679. ISSN of this journal is/are 08109028, 14701030.

Impact Score: 0.62 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.209 Overall Ranking: 20679


18. Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia


Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia is a journal covering the categories related to Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q3); Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q4); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q4); Research and Theory (Q4). It is published by Faculty of Nursing of Universitas Indonesia. The overall rank of Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia is 24086. ISSN of this journal is/are 14104490, 23549203.

Impact Score: 0.36 h-Index: 3 SJR: 0.156 Overall Ranking: 24086








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Research and Theory or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Research and Theory


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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