Journal profile · MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Baghdad Science Journal
ISSN 2078-8665 · eISSN 2411-7986 · College of Science for Women, University of Baghdad · Iraq
Baghdad Science Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Multidisciplinary (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC about USD 450; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 226 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Baghdad Science Journal (BSJ) is a prestigious, international, peer-reviewed, open-access publication that disseminates cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. BSJ encompasses all areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science, fostering an inclusive platform for exchanging innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. The journal's mission is to showcase pioneering research and development that leads to innovative solutions and significant advancement across various disciplines. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, BSJ aims to address and solve complex global challenges, driving progress in science and technology. With its commitment to open access, BSJ ensures that the latest scientific findings are freely accessible to the global research community and the public. The journal adheres to rigorous peer-review standards, maintaining scientific inquiry and innovation forward. BSJ not only highlights state-of-the-art research but also encourages the application of these findings to real-world problems. The journal serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary dialogue and partnerships, propelling scientific inquiry and innovation forward. Topics Specific topics covered in the journal, depending on the general disciplines, include: Biology: Microbiology, zoology, Ecology, Botany, Biotechnology, Green Nano, Genetics. Chemistry: Organic Chemistry, Organic materials and Polymers, Inorganic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Thermodynamics and kinetics, Analytical Chemistry, Quantum chemistry and computational chemistry, Surface science and nanomaterials, Electrochemistry and photochemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Biology, Clinical biochemistry, Chemical probes and drug design, Nanomedicine and Biotechnology, Materials Chemistry, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Environmental Chemistry, Green chemistry and sustainable processes. Physics: Materials, nanomaterials, thin films, solar cells, polymeric materials, detectors, sensors, plasma, laser, optics, Electronic Optics, Electronics, nuclear and environmental, radiation, medical physics, digital image processing, astronomy. Mathematics: Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Functional Analysis, General Topology, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Dynamical Systems, Mathematical Statistics, Number Theory. Computer Sciences: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, IOT, network, data mining, security, Cybersecurity, Ad hoc wireless network, ph
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 17, Malaysia 7, Egypt 5, United States 2, Iran 2 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Inorganic and Organometallic ChemistryChemistry9.8%
- Synthesis and biological activityChemistry8.9%
- Metal complexes synthesis and propertiesMedicine7%
- Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic CompoundsChemistry7%
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry5.6%
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics4.2%
- Water Quality and Pollution AssessmentEnvironmental Science4.1%
- Water Quality Monitoring and AnalysisEnvironmental Science3.8%
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
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 84Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 24OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 277OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.01OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 28.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.26%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 360LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,726 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 256 | 256 | 39 |
| 2025 | 226 | 226 | 113 |
| 2024 | 787 | 787 | 1,128 |
| 2023 | 379 | 379 | 1,512 |
| 2022 | 187 | 187 | 1,251 |
| 2021 | 250 | 250 | 1,682 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
Too few articlesOnly 2 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 40 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 450 / IQD 600,000 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 150 / IQD 175,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IQD 175,000 / USD 150 | Yes | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- editorialThe journal seeks to publish five types of contributions: original articles, articles, invited reviews, editorial, and Special Issues. Back to TopLength not stated
- original articleThe journal seeks to publish five types of contributions: original articles, articles, invited reviews, editorial, and Special Issues. Back to TopLength not stated
- reviewThe journal seeks to publish five types of contributions: original articles, articles, invited reviews, editorial, and Special Issues. Back to TopLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Data availability, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are required to disclose financial or non-financial interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability
This journal encourages authors to provide an optional statement of data availability in their article. Data Availability Statements should include information on where data supporting the results reported in the article can be found, including, where applicable, hyperlinks to publicly archived datasets analyzed or generated during the study. Data Availability Statements can also indicate whether …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
Baghdad Science Journal operates a (Double–blind peer review) policy involving 2 external reviewers. Authors may suggest potential reviewers if they wish; however, the decision to consider these reviewers is at the editor’s discretion. Authors who wish to suggest peer reviewers can do so in the cover letter and should provide institutional email addresses where possible or information that will he…
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
- College of Science for Women, University of Baghdad
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English, Arabic
- ISSN
- 2078-8665
- Electronic ISSN
- 2411-7986
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 23, Issue 8 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Baghdad Science Journal
What CAS zone is Baghdad Science Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Baghdad Science Journal 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.
How long does peer review take at Baghdad Science Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 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 Baghdad Science Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. 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 Baghdad Science Journal based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (17), Malaysia (7) and Egypt (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Baghdad Science Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Baghdad Science Journal is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Baghdad Science Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Baghdad Science Journal is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 450.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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: .