List of Development Journals

Discover 232 in development journals for 2025. Explore both paid and free options with detailed metrics, quartiles, impact factors, submission guidelines, and access types to elevate your research and publishing success.

Discover the best academic journals tailored to your research needs. Our comprehensive directory features thousands of peer-reviewed publications across development, complete with impact factors, indexing details, and open access options. Whether you're seeking high-impact Q1 journals in Development or free-to-publish options in Development, our advanced filters help you find exactly what you're looking for.

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Matching Development Journals List (232 Results)

Below are the top 12 journals matching your criteria. Click on a journal to view full details, including submission guidelines and recent articles.

ISSN: 0300-3930 | eISSN: 1743-9388

Local Government Studies is the leading journal for the study of local politics, policy, public administration and management and governance. First es...

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ISSN: 0025-2921 | eISSN: 0973-8029

Margin: The Journal of Applied Economic Research is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, international journal published by NCAER in New Delhi in conjunction w...

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ISSN: 1872-7859 | eISSN: 2212-9790

Maritime Studies is an international peer-reviewed journal on the social dimensions of coastal and marine issues throughout the world. The journal is...

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  • Match Scope: Read the aims and scope to align with your research.

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