This is an excellent question, and it's especially timely given recent developments in the mixed methods landscape!

First, let's clarify the "JMM" part. The premier dedicated journal for mixed methods research is the Journal of Mixed Methods Research (JMMR). It's possible you're referring to this journal, perhaps with a shortened name.

However, there's been a very significant change regarding JMMR that you need to be aware of:

The JMMR Transition: From SAGE to APA

The Journal of Mixed Methods Research (JMMR) has recently transitioned publishers.

• Previously: It was published by SAGE Publishing.


• Currently (Starting 2025): It will be published by the American Psychological Association (APA).

• New Editor-in-Chief: The new Editor-in-Chief is Dr. Donna Mertens, a highly respected figure in the mixed methods community. This means a new editorial vision and potentially a slightly shifted scope or emphasis.


• New Submission Portal: If you plan to submit to JMMR, you MUST use the new APA submission portal. The first issue under APA is slated for 2025.


• Indexing & Impact Factor: While the journal retains its name, a change in publisher and editor can affect its indexing status and impact factor. For a new publication cycle under APA, it might take some time for the new APA version to re-establish its impact factor and full indexing, though given its history and the APA's reputation, this is likely to be a smooth process.


• Opportunity: A new editorial team can also mean a fresh start and a greater openness to diverse approaches or emerging topics within mixed methods.

Choosing Mixed Methods Journals: General Advice

When selecting a journal for your mixed methods study, consider the following:

• Scope and Aim: Does your study align with the journal's stated mission? Read the "Aims & Scope" section carefully.


• Target Audience: Who do you want to read your work? Is it methodologists, practitioners in a specific field, or a broad interdisciplinary audience?


• Methodological Contribution vs. Applied Research:


• Is your paper primarily a methodological piece (e.g., developing a new integration strategy, discussing a theoretical aspect of MM)?


• Or is it an applied study that uses mixed methods to answer a substantive research question?


• Impact Factor & Indexing: (Keep in mind the JMMR caveat above). For many academics, impact factor and indexing (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed for health) are important.


• Review Process and Time to Publication: While hard to predict, some journals are known for faster or slower turnarounds.


• Open Access Options/Fees: Does the journal offer Open Access? Are there Article Processing Charges (APCs) if you choose OA?

Recommended Mixed Methods Journals (and Mixed-Methods-Friendly Journals)

Here's a breakdown of journals to consider, ranging from dedicated MM to discipline-specific ones that welcome rigorous MM work:

1. Dedicated Mixed Methods Journals:

• Journal of Mixed Methods Research (JMMR) - APA:


• Focus: The flagship journal for all things mixed methods. Publishes methodological advancements, theoretical discussions, and exemplary applied studies.


• Ideal for: Studies where the mixed methods design, integration, or methodology is a central focus or a significant contribution.


• Current Status: Under new APA editorship, accepting submissions for 2025 issues.

These journals focus on research methods more broadly and frequently publish high-quality mixed methods studies.

• Qualitative Inquiry:


• Focus: A leading qualitative journal, but often features mixed methods articles that critically examine research practices, innovative designs, or theoretical underpinnings.


• Ideal for: Studies with a strong qualitative core or those using creative, arts-based, or innovative mixed methods approaches.


• International Journal of Social Research Methodology:


• Focus: Publishes papers on all aspects of social research methodology. Very open to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches.


• Ideal for: Studies making a methodological contribution in social sciences, or applied studies with a very strong and well-articulated methodological discussion.


• Field Methods:


• Focus: Concentrates on practical applications of research methods in field settings.


• Ideal for: Mixed methods studies that involve data collection or integration challenges in real-world contexts, or those offering practical innovations in method use.


• Qualitative Research:


• Focus: Another prominent qualitative journal that occasionally features mixed methods articles, especially those discussing the integration of qualitative and quantitative data.

Many journals within specific disciplines are increasingly open to mixed methods, especially if the methodology is well-executed and clearly enhances the research question.

• Health Sciences:


• Qualitative Health Research: While primarily qualitative, it often publishes excellent mixed methods studies that clearly articulate the added value of the quantitative component.


• Health Education & Behavior: Publishes research relevant to health promotion and education, and well-designed mixed methods studies are welcomed.


• Journal of Clinical Nursing / Journal of Advanced Nursing: Many nursing studies use mixed methods, and these journals are receptive.


• Education:


• Educational Researcher: Publishes articles of general significance to education, including methodological advancements and studies using robust designs.


• American Educational Research Journal (AERJ): A top-tier journal that values rigorous and innovative research, including mixed methods.


• Review of Educational Research: For systematic reviews and meta-syntheses that might include mixed methods studies.


• Social Work:


• Journal of Mixed Methods Research in Social Work: (Emerging area, look for specific journals in this niche).


• Social Work Research: Publishes research on social work practice and policy, often including mixed methods.


• Business/Management:


• Organizational Research Methods: Focuses explicitly on research methods in organizational sciences and is highly receptive to mixed methods.


• Journal of Business Research / Management Learning: Some broader business journals might accept well-justified mixed methods, especially if they have a strong theoretical contribution.

• Start with your references: Look at the journals where the key papers you cite (especially those using mixed methods in your area) are published. This is a strong indicator of a journal's receptiveness.


• Read recent issues: Browse the tables of contents of potential journals to see if your type of mixed methods study (e.g., exploratory sequential, convergent, explanatory sequential) and your topic are a good fit.


• Check for "Instructions for Authors": Many journals explicitly state if they welcome mixed methods research in their author guidelines.