Searching the Web of Science Master Journal List (MJL) is the most reliable way to confirm whether a journal is indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI) or any other Web of Science collection.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Visit the Master Journal ListGo to mjl.clarivate.com/search-results. Here, you can browse over 24,000 journals indexed by WoS across 254 subject categories.support.clarivate.comWeb of Science Master Journal List
Enter Journal DetailsIn the search box, type the journal title, keyword, or ISSN to locate the journal you’re interested in.Boston University LibraryWeb of Science Master Journal List
Apply Appropriate FiltersUse filter options to narrow down results:
Web of Science Coverage (Core Collection, SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, etc.)
Subject Category
Country, language, or publishersupport.clarivate.com
Check Indexing StatusClick on the journal name in results to view details such as:
Optional—Use Manuscript MatcherIf you’re submitting a paper and need help finding suitable journals, try the Manuscript Matcher tool on the MJL site. Paste your title or abstract, and it suggests journals matching your manuscript’s content.Web of Science Master Journal ListiLovePhD
What This Means for Authors and Researchers
The MJL tool helps verify whether a journal you’re targeting is truly SCI or WoS indexed, which is crucial for academic credibility and compliance with institutional requirements.
You can refine your search by collection, ensuring your chosen journal aligns with the right WoS index (e.g., SCIE for science & engineering; SSCI for social sciences).
The Manuscript Matcher isn’t just about indexing—it’s a smart discovery tool for finding journals aligned with your research topic.
