Journal profile · MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University
ISSN 2307-549X · Koya University · Iraq
ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University: CAS Zone 4 · Multidisciplinary (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.1 (journal website); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 66 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Aro - The Scientific Journal of Koya University emerged in 2013 as a prestigious platform for researchers in the Kurdistan Region and beyond. Dedicated to showcasing groundbreaking research and fostering academic excellence, Aro provides a global stage for disseminating innovative ideas and findings. Commitment to QualityAro is committed to contributing to the advancement of knowledge across various disciplines. We welcome submissions from diverse fields in science and engineering, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex societal challenges and facilitate innovative solutions. Editorial ExcellenceOur editorial board consists of highly esteemed academics and researchers who bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the journal. Their meticulous review process ensures that only high-quality, original research is accepted for publication. Through rigorous peer review and editorial assessment, we guarantee the reliability, validity, and impact of the research published in Aro. Journal IdentifiersAro is identified by: e-ISSN: 2307-549X p-ISSN: 2410-9355 DOI: 10.14500/2307-549X We publish original research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor. As a peer-reviewed, open access journal, we aim to make valuable scientific contributions accessible to a wide audience. On June 18, 2025, ARO achieved a Web of Science Impact Factor (WoS-IF) of 2.1. Join Our CommunityWe invite researchers to be part of our esteemed community, where their work can receive the recognition it deserves. By publishing with Aro, researchers have the opportunity to contribute to the global scientific discourse, benefit from our rigorous evaluation process, and showcase their findings to a wide audience. Join us at Aro - The Scientific Journal of Koya University and be a part of our journey towards advancing knowledge and making a significant impact in the academic world. Vision: The vision of Aro - The Scientific Journal of Koya University is to become a globally recognized and reputable journal, listed among esteemed publications. We aim to be a leading platform for high-quality research, fostering academic ethics, and generating influential citations. Our vision is to provide researchers with a trusted publication venue that promotes academic excellence, innovation, and significantly contributes to the advancement of science and society. Mission: Our mission is to uphold the principles of academic ethics and integrity while providing an inclusive and acc
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 11, United Kingdom 4, Canada 2, Poland 2, United States 1 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microwave Engineering and WaveguidesEngineering9.4%
- Antenna Design and AnalysisEngineering5.8%
- Synthesis and biological activityChemistry5.2%
- Radioactivity and Radon MeasurementsHealth Professions5.2%
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering4.7%
- Photonic and Optical DevicesEngineering4.7%
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materialsEngineering4.7%
- Geochemistry and Geologic MappingComputer Science4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Multidisciplinary Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Multidisciplinary Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Multidisciplinary Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Multidisciplinary Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: Google Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2023
- 0.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 49OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.28OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 18.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 66LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 408 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 42 | 7 |
| 2025 | 66 | 66 | 87 |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 109 |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 220 |
| 2022 | 42 | 42 | 356 |
| 2021 | 33 | 33 | 188 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Harvard
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- letters to the editorAro publishes original research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor in all areas of Science and Engineering.Length not stated
- original research articlesAro publishes original research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor in all areas of Science and Engineering.Length not stated
- regular research paperntent. The length policy is as follows: Regular research paper: Between 2500 and 3000 words: Acceptable (Less than 15 figures) Between 2500 and 3000 womain text ≤ 3,000 words
- reviewthan 6000 words: Overlong (Any number) Review paper: Up to 10,000 words: Acceptable (Less than 20 figures) Over 10,000 words: Overlmain text ≤ 10,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 20
- review articlesAro publishes original research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor in all areas of Science and Engineering.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Free AI writing tools:
AI-generated text not allowed. Model summary
The authors who intend to submit their research paper to ARO journal should be careful aware to the text grammar, lenth and style of their written paper. They can use the following free AI writting tools:Grammar checkers, Paraphrasers and Summarizers
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Authors retain copyright and grant Aro right of first publication under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Model summary
Upon acceptance, authors retain the copyright of their work and grant Aro the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review. Model summary
The peer review process is confidential and double-blind, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Manuscripts with at least 15% plagiarism may be rejected. Model summary
If at least 15% of the original submission is found to be plagiarized, ARO journal reserves the right to reject the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Koya University
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2307-549X
- Print ISSN
- 2410-9355
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University
What CAS zone is ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University is in Zone 4 of Multidisciplinary, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Multidisciplinary Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Multidisciplinary. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.1, h-index 16.
How long does peer review take at ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Harvard; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (11), United Kingdom (4) and Canada (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University open access, and what is the APC?
ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .