Where's a good place to publish my article?
Generally the most effective way to search for a topic is by using databases, however, sometimes you may want to look at a specific journal. Following is a list of some of the top journals in Rural Sociology:
Since Rural Sociology crosses many disciplinary boundaries, journals of interest may be in several subject categories. JCR, Journal Citation Reports is a good source for a listing of top ranked journals in dozens of fields including Sociology, Environmental Studies, Agriculture and Demography.
How to find out if a journal is good or reputable.
Questions to ask:
Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association Use to check if the publisher is a member.
Directory of Open Access Journals maintains a whitelist of journals which meet certain standards. A subset of journals which adhere to best practices get a DOAJ Seal of Approval .
The International Academy of Nursing Editors has a vetted list of reputable nursing journals that meet explicit criteria.