Journal profile · Multidisciplinary-Multidisciplinary
Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research
ISSN 2411-7684 · eISSN 2411-7706 · Sulaimani Polytechnic University · Iraq
Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research: fully open access; APC about USD 115; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 31 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research is published by Sulaimani Polytechnic University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Agricultural Science and Fertilization, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research and COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, together about 18% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research (KJAR) is devoted to original research in the field of pure science. The aim of KJAR is to provide a platform for researchers, particularly those from underrepresented regions, to share their work with the global community, fostering innovation and knowledge exchange. The journal publishes high-quality original research, reviews, surveys and technical articles in the following fields: Engineeringmechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, energy, architecture Computer Science and Telecommunication Agriculture and Environmental Science Food Science and Technology Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Veterinary Nursing Public Health
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multidisciplinary-Multidisciplinary
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 16, United States 4, United Kingdom 4, Malaysia 3, Sweden 2 (39 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.7%
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchMedicine6.2%
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine5.1%
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.5%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.5%
- Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareHealth Professions4.5%
- Urban Design and Spatial AnalysisEngineering4.5%
- Plant Growth and Agriculture TechniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.5%
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
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary | Q3 | 119/223 | 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
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
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.18LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher)
- 0.18Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 49OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.96OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 460 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 23 | 217 |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 224 |
| 2024 | 24 | 24 | 254 |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | 268 |
| 2022 | 27 | 27 | 288 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 | 308 |
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 ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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 | IQD 150,000 / USD 115 | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | IQD 250,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IQD 250,000 | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Sulaimani Polytechnic University
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2411-7684
- Electronic ISSN
- 2411-7706
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 11, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research
How long does peer review take at Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research based?
Of the 39 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (16), United States (4) and United Kingdom (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research open access, and what is the APC?
Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 115.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .