Journal profile · Multidisciplinary-Multidisciplinary
Karbala International Journal of Modern Science
ISSN 2405-609X · eISSN 2405-6103 · University of Kerbala · Iraq
Karbala International Journal of Modern Science: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 15% (journal website); 52 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Karbala International Journal of Modern Science is published by University of Kerbala. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Medicinal Plant Research and Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications, together about 26.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Karbala International Journal of Modern Science (KIJOMS) is an open access, interdisciplinary, and single blind peer-reviewed journal consolidating research activities in the experimental and theoretical aspects of modern sciences. The journal aims to make significant contributions to applied research and knowledge across the globe through publication of original high-quality research papers and review articles in the recent advances and frontier achievements of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and their related and subfields. The advances appearing in KIJOMS include both fundamental and applied investigations across this interdisciplinary range of topic areas. Articles of interdisciplinary nature are particularly welcome. Any paper reporting scientifically accurate and valuable research, which adheres to accepted ethical and scientific publishing standards, will be considered for publication. The editors of KIJOMS, composed of prominent scientists from around the world, are representative of the disciplines covered by the journal.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multidisciplinary-Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Ahmed M. Abdul-LettifPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named Iraq 10, United Kingdom 3, India 3, Mainland China 2, United States 2 (43 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science10.6%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.7%
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsMaterials Science6.7%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science6.3%
- Computational Drug Discovery MethodsComputer Science5.1%
- Environmental remediation with nanomaterialsEngineering4.5%
- Nuclear physics research studiesPhysics and Astronomy4.2%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary | Q1 | 43/223 | 80th |
| Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) | Q2 | 24/88 | 73rd |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) | Q2 | 48/144 | 67th |
| Computer Science (miscellaneous) | Q2 | 73/179 | 59th |
| Chemistry (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 74/137 | 46th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Elsevier - Digital CommonsPublisher website
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.82LetPub ·
- h-index
- 38OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 153OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.01OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 555 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 49 | 633 |
| 2025 | 52 | 52 | 871 |
| 2024 | 55 | 55 | 987 |
| 2023 | 63 | 63 | 882 |
| 2022 | 67 | 67 | 761 |
| 2021 | 44 | 44 | 789 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 15%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 300 | — | — |
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
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 4
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- editorialThis journal uses Editorial Manager to peer review manuscript submissions. Please read the guide for Editorial Manager authors before making a submission. Compl…Length not stated
- original studyOriginal Study An article introducing original research, including theoretical exposition, extensive data, and in-depth critical evaluation.Length not stated
- research paperResearch PaperLength not stated
- review articleReview Article A review article, sometimes also called state of the art, is an article that summarizes the current state of understanding on a topic comprehensi…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use
Generative AI use forbidden Model summary
Using the software "chatGPT" or "Generative AI writing" in editing the manuscript is forbidden in our journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Changes to Authorship
Authors are strongly advised to ensure the correct author group, the Corresponding Author, and the order of authors at submission. Changes of authorship by adding or deleting authors, and/or changes in Corresponding Author, and/or changes in the sequence of authors are not accepted after acceptance of a manuscript. Adding and/or deleting authors at the revision stage is generally not permitted, bu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open Access and Copyright Policy
CC BY-NC-ND license Model summary
Every peer-reviewed research article appearing in this journal will be published open access. This means that the article is universally and freely accessible via the internet in perpetuity, in an easily readable format immediately after publication. All submissions received from 1 September 2025 are subject to an Article Publication Charge of (300 USD) if accepted and published in the journal. A …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access and Copyright Policy
Open access, single-blind peer review Model summary
Every peer-reviewed research article appearing in this journal will be published open access. This means that the article is universally and freely accessible via the internet in perpetuity, in an easily readable format immediately after publication. All submissions received from 1 September 2025 are subject to an Article Publication Charge of (300 USD) if accepted and published in the journal. A …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review and Ethics
Single-blind peer review Model summary
Peer Review Process: Karbala International Journal of Modern Science is devoted to peer-review integrity with the highest standards of review. Each received manuscript is initially evaluated for suitability to the journal by the editor. Manuscripts are rejected by the editors if they are insufficiently original, have serious scientific flaws, need extensive improvement in the language, or do not f…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening via iThenticate Model summary
Plagiarism in any form constitutes a serious violation of publication ethics and is not acceptable. Plagiarism is defined as ‘using someone else’s ideas, words, data, or other material produced by them without acknowledgment’. Even if a citation is given, if quotation marks are not placed around words taken directly from other authors’ work, the author is still guilty of plagiarism. Reuse of the a…
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
- University of Kerbala
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2405-609X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2405-6103
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- 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 Karbala International Journal of Modern Science
How long does peer review take at Karbala International Journal of Modern Science?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 15%. 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 Karbala International Journal of Modern Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Required, 4; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: 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 Karbala International Journal of Modern Science based?
Of the 43 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (10), United Kingdom (3) and India (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Karbala International Journal of Modern Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Karbala International Journal of Modern Science is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Karbala International Journal of Modern Science open access, and what is the APC?
Karbala International Journal of Modern Science 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .