Journal profile
Science Journal of University of Zakho
ISSN 2663-628X · eISSN 2663-6298 · University of Zakho · Iraq
Science Journal of University of Zakho: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 15 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 69 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Science Journal of University of Zakho is published by University of Zakho. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Heavy metals in environment and Medicinal Plant Research, together about 20.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Science Journal of University of Zakho (SJUOZ) is an international, peer-reviewed quarterly journal devoted to the publication of high-quality scientific research. The journal publishes original and novel research articles, review articles, and short communications covering a wide range of scientific disciplines. All submitted manuscripts must present original work that has not been published previously in any language and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 14, Pakistan 7, Sweden 4, Iran 3, United Kingdom 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science7.4%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science6.7%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.4%
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5%
- Aquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.6%
- Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareHealth Professions4.6%
- Parasitic infections in humans and animalsMedicine4.2%
- Water Quality and Pollution AssessmentEnvironmental Science4.2%
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.
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
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 26OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.73OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 578 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | 82 | 178 |
| 2025 | 69 | 69 | 241 |
| 2024 | 65 | 65 | 186 |
| 2023 | 75 | 75 | 202 |
| 2022 | 41 | 41 | 103 |
| 2021 | 24 | 24 | 113 |
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
15 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 ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 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 | Yes | CC BY-NC-SA | |
| OpenAlex | USD 100 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 100 | Yes | — |
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
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1, with length limits
- original articlereferably, not more than 6000 words for original articles and 7000 words for review articles (A4 size), however, a slight longer lenmain text ≤ 7,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Self-archiving
- Authorship 6.8 Author Contributions
An authorship statement is required for every manuscript submitted and should state who has contributed to the planning, conduct, and reporting of the work described in the article. o Please clarify and write who was responsible for: o Study concept and design: o Acquisition of data: o Analysis and interpretation of data: o Drafting of the manuscript: o Critical revision of the manuscript for impo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 6.9 Conflict of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest related to the publication or funding of this manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright: authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication; work licensed CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0] that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors are able to enter into …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Self-archiving permitted and encouraged. Model summary
Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online.
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 Zakho
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2663-628X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2663-6298
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Science Journal of University of Zakho
How long does peer review take at Science Journal of University of Zakho?
The publisher reports about 15 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 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 Science Journal of University of Zakho?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; 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 Science Journal of University of Zakho based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (14), Pakistan (7) and Sweden (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Science Journal of University of Zakho?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Science Journal of University of Zakho is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Science Journal of University of Zakho open access, and what is the APC?
Science Journal of University of Zakho is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .