In a clear indication of the sobriety of the scientific content of Iraqi research and journals, the ministry announces a qualitative national achievement represented by the increase in the CiteScore index for 2025 for twenty-nine Iraqi journals, including:
(Mesopotamian Journal of Computer Science, which achieved a CiteScore of 13.4, and Mesopotamian Journal of Big Data, which entered the global rankings with a CiteScore of 7.1.
Based on the update issued on July 5, 2025, the number of Iraqi journals listed in Scopus reached (39) journals whose rankings were distributed as follows👇:
▪️7 Journals in the first quarter (Q1).
▪️4 Journals in the second quarter (Q2).
▪️14 Journals in the third quarter (Q3).
▪️19 Journals receiving a Quartile rating for the first time.
▪️3 Newly listed journals in 2025.
While the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research appreciates the institutional and scientific efforts made by Iraqi universities in developing their specialized journals, it affirms its firm commitment to continue this strategic orientation that consolidates Iraq’s scientific position and enhances the presence of its academic institutions in the fields of international accreditation and recognition.
Department of Media and Government Communication
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
July 8, 2025
