Journal profile
Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics
ISSN 2322-4924 · eISSN 2383-403X · Damghan university · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 97 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 57% (journal website); 12 articles a year.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IJAA) is a peer-reviewed, international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research papers, comprehensive review articles, and short communications in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics. IJAA emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, focusing on the broad applications of these sciences. ✦ Objectives: Dissemination of Knowledge: IJAA aims to spread cutting-edge research findings and provide a learned reference in the field. Interdisciplinary Forum: It serves as a platform to establish communication channels between academic and research experts, fostering collaboration and innovation. Original Contributions: Papers must present original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Conference papers abstracted in proceedings are also welcome. ✦ Publication Details: Peer Review: All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the publication of impactful research. No Page Charges: Except for color figures, there are no charges for publishing. Global Contributions: Researchers from all nationalities are invited to contribute. Frequency: Two issues are published annually. Indexing: All articles are indexed and abstracted in the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) from the first volume.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Sohrab RahvarPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 10, United Kingdom 1, South Korea 1, Canada 1, Türkiye 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 12Publisher website ·
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
97 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 57%Publisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 97 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
- Page charges
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
- 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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX
Article types accepted2
- research papersResearch Papers: Up to 30 template-based pages (including tables and figures).Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles: Up to 25 template-based pages (tables and figures).Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
COPE compliance Model summary
IJAA complies with COPE guidelines for ethical publishing practices.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright ✦ Copyright Transfer Agreement
Upon acceptance of an article, the corresponding author will be asked to transfer the signed conflict of interest confirmation form (Available here) to the publisher on behalf of any co-authors. The authors must be warranted that they are aware of and agree with all contents of the article and consent to their name appearing on it.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access ✦ Open Access Policy
Open access Model summary
IJAA operates under an open-access model to ensure unrestricted access to its content globally.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
All submissions undergo a single-blind peer review process
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening with iThenticate Model summary
Manuscripts are screened for originality and plagiarism using iThenticate.
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
- Damghan university
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2322-4924
- Electronic ISSN
- 2383-403X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 4 (2025)
- 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
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics
How long does peer review take at Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics?
The publisher reports about 97 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 57%. 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 Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX. 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 Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (10), United Kingdom (1) and South Korea (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics open access, and what is the APC?
Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics 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, Publisher website, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-28). Last updated: .