Web of Science Journal Selection
A shortlist of three to five titles checked live against the Web of Science master journal list, matched to your scope, method and word count.
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SCIE · SSCI · AHCI · ESCI
Web of Science Journal Publication Services for SCIE, SSCI, AHCI & ESCI
Our Web of Science indexed journal publication service helps you pick the right WoS journal, confirm its status on the official master journal list and send in a manuscript that editors take seriously. One team handles the shortlist, editing, formatting and reviewer replies.
- Every title verified live on Clarivate records
- Cloned, on-hold and delisted journals screened out
- Subject specialists stay with you until a final decision
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WoS Journals
What Is Web of Science? SCIE, SSCI, AHCI and ESCI Journals Explained
Web of Science (WoS) is a citation database owned by Clarivate that tracks which papers cite which, across more than a century of research. Its heart is the Web of Science Core Collection, where editors hand pick journals and sort them into four indexes: SCIE, SSCI, AHCI and ESCI.
A WoS journal is one that has passed this editorial check and stays under review every year. That is why universities, hiring panels and funders use WoS coverage as a quick test of quality. Journals that slip on peer review standards or show odd citation patterns can be removed, so status is never permanent.
Our Web of Science indexed journal publication service starts here, because a clear picture of what is Web of Science coverage in your field shapes every choice that follows.
What Is SCI Journal Indexing?
Science Citation Index ExpandedIf you are asking what is SCI journal coverage, the answer is the Science Citation Index Expanded. The SCI journal meaning today is a title in SCIE, covering medicine, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology and computing.
SizeLargest index by title count
MetricsJIF and quartile in every category
Best forLab, clinical and technical studies
Launched1964 as the SCI
SSCI Journal Coverage
Social Sciences Citation IndexAn SSCI journal publishes social science research: economics, management, education, psychology, law, public health policy and sociology. Many business schools ask for SSCI journal papers in promotion files.
StrengthEach SSCI journal suits applied social research
MetricsJIF and quartile in every category
Best forSurvey, policy and field research
Launched1973
AHCI Journal Coverage
Arts & Humanities Citation IndexAn AHCI journal covers history, philosophy, literature, linguistics, religion, music, film and the visual arts. Citation counts run lower here, so an AHCI journal is judged more on reputation and editorial depth.
StrengthAn AHCI journal values depth over citation counts
MetricsJIF given since 2023
Best forCritical, historical and textual work
Launched1978
ESCI Journal Coverage
Emerging Sources Citation IndexAn ESCI journal has met every one of Clarivate's 24 quality criteria but has not yet hit the four impact criteria. ESCI spans all subjects and is a strong option for new, regional or interdisciplinary journals.
StrengthEvery ESCI journal meets the flagship quality bar
MetricsJIF and quartile since 2023 and 2024
Best forNew fields, regional and interdisciplinary topics
Launched2015
Comparison
SCIE vs SSCI vs AHCI vs ESCI Journal at a Glance
Use this table to see which index fits your paper before our Web of Science indexed journal publication service starts shortlisting titles for you.
| Feature | SCIE (SCI journal) | SSCI journal | AHCI journal | ESCI journal |
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| Full name | Science Citation Index Expanded | Social Sciences Citation Index | Arts & Humanities Citation Index | Emerging Sources Citation Index |
| Main fields | Medicine, engineering, natural and computer sciences | Business, economics, education, psychology, law | History, philosophy, literature, languages, arts | Every discipline |
| Entry bar | 24 quality and 4 impact criteria | 24 quality and 4 impact criteria | 24 quality and 4 impact criteria | 24 quality criteria |
| Journal Impact Factor | Yes | Yes | Yes, since 2023 | Yes, since 2023 |
| Quartile ranking | Q1 to Q4 | Q1 to Q4 | Q1 to Q4 | Q1 to Q4, in unified categories |
| Best suited for | Lab, clinical and technical studies | Survey, policy and field research | Critical, historical and textual work | New fields, regional and interdisciplinary topics |
Key terms
Web of Science Journal Terms and SCI Journal Meaning in Plain English
Clear one-line definitions for the labels you will see on job adverts, PhD rules and journal websites.
What is Web of Science?
A Clarivate citation database that indexes selected journals, books and conference papers and links every reference between them.
SCI journal meaning
A science, medicine or engineering journal in the Science Citation Index Expanded. People still say SCI journal out of habit.
SSCI journal
A social science title in the Social Sciences Citation Index, such as journals in management, economics or education.
AHCI journal
A title in the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, covering history, philosophy, literature, languages and the arts.
ESCI journal
A journal from any field that meets every quality criterion and is building the citation record needed for SCIE, SSCI or AHCI.
Web of Science master journal list
The free Clarivate search tool that shows which index, if any, a journal currently belongs to.
Journal Impact Factor
Citations in one year to items a journal published in the two previous years, divided by its citable items from those years.
Core Collection
The four curated indexes (plus book and conference indexes) that most universities mean when they say Web of Science.
Behind the label
How a Journal Earns a Place in Web of Science
Knowing how Clarivate selects titles helps you judge whether a journal will hold its status, and it is a core part of how our Web of Science indexed journal publication service vets every shortlist.
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Initial triage
Clarivate checks the basics: ISSN, a clear peer review policy, a publishing schedule, English bibliographic data and contact details for editors.
Fails here: rejected straight away02
Editorial triage
An in-house editor reviews scholarly content, the website, readability and ethics statements to see if the journal deserves full evaluation.
Passes: moves to full review03
Quality evaluation
Editors test 24 quality criteria, including editorial board makeup, author diversity, content relevance and citation behaviour.
Passes all 24: enters ESCI04
Impact evaluation
Four impact criteria compare citation activity with peer journals in the same field and look at the reputation of authors and board members.
Passes all 4: enters SCIE, SSCI or AHCIESCI route
An ESCI journal has sound quality and a growing citation record. A smart pick when you need a recognised Web of Science journal with a shorter review queue.
Flagship route
SCIE, SSCI and AHCI journals with proven influence in their field. Best when your institution names these indexes in writing.
Verify before you submit
How to Use the Web of Science Master Journal List
The Web of Science master journal list (MJL) is Clarivate's free search tool for every journal it covers. It is the only reliable place to confirm whether a journal sits in SCIE, SSCI, AHCI or ESCI. Old PDF lists, screenshots and badges on a journal's own website are not proof. Every title in our Web of Science indexed journal publication service is checked here first.
Journal of Example Social Research
ISSN / eISSN2045-XXXX / 2045-YYYY
Core CollectionSocial Sciences Citation Index
Publisher and URLMust match the submission site
Other databasesCurrent ContentsEssential Science Indicators
JCR categoryPublic, Environmental and Occupational Health
Last checkedRe-check on the day you submit
Indexed in Web of Science but not the Core Collection? Your university may not count it. We flag this for you.
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Search by ISSN, not just title
Open the Web of Science master journal list at mjl.clarivate.com and enter the print or online ISSN. Many fake journals copy the name of a real one, but they cannot copy its ISSN record.
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Read the Core Collection field
The record shows which index the journal sits in. If it only lists Current Contents, Zoological Record or another specialist database, it is not in the Core Collection.
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Match the publisher and URL
Compare the publisher name and journal homepage on the record with the site you plan to submit through. A different domain is the classic sign of a hijacked journal.
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Check JCR for impact data
With institutional access, open Journal Citation Reports to see the JIF, quartile and category rank. Free users can see the JIF on the MJL record of many titles.
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Check again just before you submit
Clarivate updates the list every month and removes titles that drop below standard. A journal on the master journal list today may be on hold next quarter.
Recognised standards
The Indexes and Standards Every Shortlisted Journal Meets
Each journal recommended through our Web of Science indexed journal publication service is checked against these marks, so whether it is an SSCI journal, an AHCI journal or an ESCI journal, the label on your CV holds up.
Web of Science IndexedLive on the Core Collection record
SCIESCI journal in science and medicine
SSCISSCI journal in the social sciences
AHCIAHCI journal in arts and humanities
ESCIESCI journal from any field
Peer ReviewedClear, documented review policy
What we do
Our WoS Journal Selection and Submission Support
Most papers are not rejected for weak science. They are rejected because they went to the wrong journal or arrived in rough shape. Our Web of Science indexed journal publication service fixes both problems. You can book the full package or pick only the parts you need.
Index and Status Verification
We confirm the exact collection (SCIE, SSCI, AHCI or ESCI), ISSN, publisher and journal URL so you never submit to a cloned or delisted title.
Learn morePre-Submission Peer Review
A subject specialist reads your paper the way a reviewer would and flags weak arguments, gaps in method and missing literature before the editor does.
Learn moreEnglish Language Editing
Line-by-line editing for clarity, grammar and academic tone, with tracked changes so you can accept or reject every edit.
Learn moreManuscript Formatting
Reference style, headings, figures, tables and word limits set to the author guidelines of the journal you have chosen.
Learn moreCover Letter and Submission Files
A tailored cover letter, highlights, declarations, data availability and AI-use statements, plus guidance through the submission portal.
Learn moreReviewer Comments Support
Point-by-point response letters and revision planning when your paper comes back with major or minor revisions.
Learn moreResubmission After Rejection
A fresh journal match and a reworked manuscript when a desk rejection or reviewer rejection means it is time to move on.
Learn moreNeed only one part?
Tell us where you are stuck and our Web of Science (WoS) journal publication service will quote for that step alone.
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Step by step process
How Our Web of Science (WoS) Journal Publication Service Works
A clear six-step path from your first message to a decision from your chosen Web of Science journal. You see every change and approve every journal before anything is sent.
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Free manuscript assessment
Share your draft, field and any index your university requires. We read it and tell you honestly whether an SCI journal, SSCI journal, AHCI journal or ESCI journal is the realistic target.
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Journal shortlist
You receive three to five matched titles with index, JIF, quartile, typical review time, APC and acceptance notes, each verified on the master journal list.
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Editing and peer review
A subject specialist edits language, tightens structure and flags any gap a reviewer would catch, with tracked changes for your approval.
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Formatting to guidelines
References, figures, tables, word count and section order are set to the target journal's author instructions.
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Submission package
Cover letter, title page, highlights, declarations and suggested reviewers are prepared, and we guide you through the portal.
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Revision and resubmission
We help you answer reviewers point by point, or move quickly to the next journal on your list if the decision is a rejection.
Common question
Web of Science Journal vs Scopus Journal
Once you know what is Web of Science, the next question is how it compares. Both databases are respected, but they measure journals differently. Here is how a Web of Science journal compares with a Scopus title.
Web of Science
OwnerClarivate
SelectivityMore selective, about 22,600 journals in JCR
Main journal metricJournal Impact Factor (two-year window)
QuartilesJCR quartiles by Web of Science category
Free lookup toolWeb of Science master journal list
Often preferred byScience faculties, many grant bodies and ranking systems
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Scopus
OwnerElsevier
SelectivityBroader, over 25,000 active titles
Main journal metricCiteScore (four-year window), SJR and SNIP
QuartilesScopus or SJR quartiles by subject area
Free lookup toolScopus Sources page
Often preferred byInstitutions wanting wider regional coverage
Need a Scopus title instead? See our Scopus indexed journals service.
Protect your research
Red Flags in Journals That Claim WoS Indexing
Fake Web of Science journal claims cost researchers money and, worse, a paper they can never publish again. These are the warning signs we screen for.
What to check
Warning sign
How we protect you
Index claim
Claims to be "ISI indexed" or shows an "ISI impact factor" from a look-alike company
Every journal checked by ISSN on the Web of Science master journal list
Website
Website domain differs from the URL on the master journal list record
Publisher, domain and editorial board cross-checked
Status
Lists Index Copernicus, Global Impact Factor or similar as proof of quality
On-hold and recently delisted titles removed from your list
Payment
Promises acceptance in days or asks for payment before peer review
APCs and timelines shared upfront, never hidden
Scope
Accepts any topic regardless of the journal's stated scope
Scope fit tested against recent issues of each journal
Fields we cover
Find an SSCI, SCIE, AHCI or ESCI Journal for Your Field
Our editors hold PhDs across the sciences, social sciences and humanities, so your paper is read by someone who knows each SCI journal, SSCI journal or AHCI journal in your area.
MOSTLY SCIEHealth and Life Sciences
Clinical trials, nursing, pharmacy, public health, biology and agriculture, mostly aimed at an SCI journal.
MOSTLY SCIEEngineering and Physical Sciences
Mechanical, civil, electrical and computer engineering, chemistry, physics and materials.
MOSTLY SSCIBusiness and Social Sciences
Management, finance, economics, marketing, education, psychology and law. Most targets here are an SSCI journal or an ESCI journal.
MOSTLY AHCIArts and Humanities
History, philosophy, literature, linguistics, religious studies, architecture and media, usually aimed at an AHCI journal.
What you receive
Clear Deliverables at Every Stage
No vague promises. With our Web of Science indexed journal publication service, you know exactly what lands in your inbox and when.
48 hrsTypical turnaround for a verified journal shortlist
Journal fit report
Shortlist with index, JIF, quartile, APC, review time and fit notes.
Verification proof
Web of Science master journal list links and ISSN checks for each title.
Edited manuscript
Tracked changes plus a clean copy and an editor's summary.
Submission pack
Cover letter, declarations, highlights and formatted files.
Response letter
Point-by-point replies when reviewers ask for revisions.
Status updates
A named coordinator on WhatsApp and email until the decision.
Client reviews
What Researchers Say About Our WoS Support
Feedback from authors who used our Web of Science indexed journal publication service to publish in an SCIE, SSCI journal, AHCI journal or ESCI journal.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
About Web of Science Journals
Practical answers about SCIE, SSCI, AHCI and ESCI indexing, journal verification, publication timelines and our submission support.
What is SCIE vs SSCI vs AHCI vs ESCI?
They are the four journal indexes inside the Web of Science Core Collection. SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded) covers the natural sciences, medicine and engineering. An SSCI journal sits in the Social Sciences Citation Index and covers fields such as economics, education, psychology and management. An AHCI journal sits in the Arts & Humanities Citation Index and covers history, philosophy, literature and the arts. An ESCI journal sits in the Emerging Sources Citation Index, which holds journals from every discipline that meet all 24 quality criteria but have not yet met the four impact criteria needed for one of the other three. Every journal in all four now receives a Journal Impact Factor.
Is Web of Science more prestigious than Scopus?
Neither database is better in every case. Web of Science is more selective and is the source of the Journal Impact Factor, so many universities and funders in the sciences treat a Web of Science journal as the stronger signal. Scopus covers more titles and is the basis for CiteScore and SJR. The right answer depends on what your institution, promotion panel or grant body actually asks for, so check their written criteria first.
Can a journal be in both Scopus and WoS?
Yes. Many established journals are indexed in both Scopus and Web of Science. The two databases evaluate journals separately, so a title can be accepted by one and not the other, or removed from one while staying in the other. Always check each database on its own rather than assuming dual coverage.
What is Web of Science used for in academic careers?
Universities, promotion committees and funders use Web of Science to check where a researcher has published, how often the work is cited and how strong the journals are. Many PhD programmes and faculty posts require a set number of papers in an SCIE, SSCI or AHCI journal, and some now also accept ESCI.
What is the SCI journal meaning today?
When people ask what is SCI journal indexing, the short answer is the Science Citation Index. SCI stands for Science Citation Index, the original citation index launched by Eugene Garfield in 1964. Today the SCI has been folded into SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded), so when someone asks for an SCI journal they almost always mean a science journal indexed in SCIE within the Web of Science Core Collection.
What is SCI journal status and is the term still used?
An SCI journal is a science, medicine or engineering journal covered by the Science Citation Index Expanded. The shorter label is still common in job adverts, university promotion rules and PhD regulations, especially in South Asia, the Middle East and China, even though Clarivate itself now uses SCIE.
How do I check a journal in the Web of Science master journal list?
Go to mjl.clarivate.com, search by the exact journal title or ISSN, open the record and read the Web of Science Core Collection field to see which index it sits in. Then compare the publisher name, ISSN and journal website on the record with the site you plan to submit to. A mismatch is a common sign of a hijacked journal.
Do ESCI journals have an impact factor?
Yes. Since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate gives a Journal Impact Factor to every journal in the Web of Science Core Collection, including ESCI and AHCI titles. ESCI journals are also ranked in the same subject categories as SCIE and SSCI journals, so an ESCI journal can carry a Q1 to Q4 quartile.
How long does publication in a Web of Science journal take?
For most journals, expect three to twelve months from submission to acceptance, depending on the field, the number of review rounds and how quickly you return revisions. Some fast-track and open access journals decide in weeks, while some humanities journals take longer. Our Web of Science indexed journal publication service shares the typical review time of each shortlisted journal before you submit.
Can a Web of Science indexed journal publication service guarantee acceptance?
No honest service can. Editors and peer reviewers make independent decisions. What we can do is lower avoidable risk: a better journal fit, a cleaner manuscript, complete submission files and well argued responses to reviewers. Any provider that promises guaranteed acceptance or a fixed publication date should be treated with caution.
Is ISI indexed the same as Web of Science indexed?
ISI was the Institute for Scientific Information, which created the citation indexes before Thomson Reuters and later Clarivate took them over. Older rules still say ISI indexed, but the current, verifiable status is Web of Science Core Collection coverage. Be wary of journals that claim an ISI impact factor from a company with a similar name, since these are not Clarivate metrics.
