Research Journals in Iraq: A Verified List

Searching for a list of journals in Iraq? Iraqi universities put out hundreds of journals, most of which sit on the national IASJ platform, while a small number are indexed in Scopus. Below are sample titles with their publisher, subject and reported indexing, a description of IASJ, and a method for verifying any journal. It is written for researchers in Baghdad, Iraq; Basra, Iraq; Mosul, Iraq; Erbil, Iraq and across the country.

Scholarly Publishing in Iraq

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research supervises Iraqi universities and also operates Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals (IASJ), a platform gathering several hundred journals from public universities, colleges and research institutes. Every journal is edited by the institution behind it, and IASJ lets readers search them from a single place. Knowing this arrangement helps you find the right editorial contact.

No Iraqi university issues more journals than the University of Baghdad, with dozens in total. Its Baghdad Science Journal, Iraqi Journal of Science and Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences report Scopus coverage. Basra, Mosul, Babylon, Kufa and the Kurdistan Region have universities that publish journals too.

Research Journals Published in Iraq

Each journal below is published in Iraq by a university, society or research body that can be identified. The “reported coverage” column repeats what the journal or its publisher says about itself, so check any indexing claim in Scopus Sources or the Master Journal List before submitting.

Information confirmed 4 October 2026 from every journal’s site or publisher. Use it to get started; it is neither a ranking nor an exhaustive list.

Online Journal Platforms and Directories to Use

Turn to IASJ for Iraqi journals, to the University of Baghdad directory for its titles, and to international directories for a second check.

Where Research Happens in Iraq

Baghdad leads research in Iraq, and major universities operate in the south, the north and the Kurdistan Region.

Picking the Right Journal

Start from the needs of the paper itself: who should read it, what recognition your institution demands, and which format the journal requires. Narrow the field to two or three titles, browse their recent issues, and hold one dependable backup option before you submit.

Fees and Affordable Options

Each Iraqi journal decides its own charges. Numerous titles ask for a publication fee in Iraqi dinars, occasionally adding a different fee for foreign authors, while a handful charge nothing. Read the official fee page to see exactly what is covered. A clear fee statement also protects you from unexpected charges later.

Pay only after a genuine acceptance and only through the journal’s official channel. By way of comparison, JMVRA's fee for foreign authors is $41 USD, due only after acceptance and covering up to five authors.

Want the whole comparison method? Read our guide to low-cost journal publication (the checks suit any country) and how low-fee journals cover their costs.

Choosing Arabic, English or French for Publication

Journals in Iraq publish in Arabic, English or Kurdish, and the language you choose shapes who can read and cite your work and which databases include it. Scopus and Web of Science cover journals in many languages, yet they expect English titles, abstracts and keywords at a minimum, and most indexed journals in the region work mainly in English. Choosing the language before you start writing saves costly translation work later.

• Writing for local policy or practice? A respected journal published in the national language may reach that readership best in Iraq.
• Want international indexing? Read the journal's language policy and check whether it offers abstracts in English.
• Thinking of translating your own paper? Publishing one study in two languages without the clear agreement of both journals is treated as duplicate publication.

Checking a Journal Step by Step

• The ISSN Portal lists the same title for the ISSN as the journal uses.
• You can locate the publisher and the editorial office and reach them.
• A review procedure is set out and genuinely followed.
• The journal can be found in the database itself, not merely shown as a badge.
• Fees are clearly stated and requested only once the paper is accepted.

Checklist Before You Submit a Manuscript

1. Venue confirmedScope, requirement and indexing looked at
2. Template appliedLayout, citation style and word limit followed
3. Similarity checkedAll sources acknowledged, even your own earlier papers
4. Ethics in orderApproval and consent recorded; conflicts of interest disclosed
5. Author details accurateNames and affiliations as they should be displayed
6. Cover letter finishedWhy this paper fits this journal, argued clearly

Practical Tips for Iraqi Researchers Getting Work Published

Researchers in Iraq have produced a growing body of work despite practical obstacles. These tips concentrate on presentation, ethics and organisation so that your manuscript is judged on its scientific merit.

• Describe your laboratory and data sources. Name equipment, reagents, software and data sources in full detail. Reviewers from other countries need enough information to trust and, where possible, reproduce your procedures.
• Obtain and report ethical clearance. For studies involving patients, animals or personal information, include the approving committee and the consent process in your methods. Missing ethics statements are a frequent cause of early rejection.
• Format references consistently. Choose the style required by the journal and apply it throughout with a reference manager. Inconsistent citations signal carelessness and slow down copy editing.
• Collaborate to widen your literature access. If you struggle to read subscription articles, ask co-authors or librarians for help and use legitimate open access sources. Reading widely strengthens your introduction and discussion.
• Write a clear cover letter. Explain in a few sentences what the paper contributes and why it suits the journal. A direct, polite letter helps an editor understand your work quickly.

Document your methods and ethics thoroughly, cite consistently and explain your contribution clearly so reviewers can focus on the science.

Questions Researchers Often Ask

Summary and What to Do Next

Iraq has an extensive national journal system on IASJ plus a small set of Scopus titles. Look at each journal’s present status, confirm it at the source and select on the basis of fit.

1. Obtain written confirmation of what your institution requires for publication.
2. Draw up a shortlist using the table and read recently published papers from each.
3. To verify indexing, see our Iraq-focused guide to Scopus and Web of Science journals.
4. Use the journal’s template to prepare your manuscript, and make the submission on that journal’s site.

References and Sources

Checked on 4 October 2026. Indexing, fees and policies can change, so check them again before submitting.

• Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals (IASJ)
• University of Baghdad — journals
• University of Baghdad — Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences enters Scopus (2017)
• Baghdad Science Journal
• CASRAI — IASJ guide
• Scopus Sources
• Clarivate Master Journal List
• ISSN Portal