With gratitude to God, and under the direct guidance of the Honorable University President, and the supervision of the Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, the awareness workshop titled “Retracted Papers and How to Avoid Research Retraction from Indexing Databases” was held today, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with the participation of a distinguished group of faculty members and researchers. The workshop covered several important topics, including: The definition of retracted papers and the reasons behind retraction. The academic and ethical implications for researchers and institutions. How to avoid retraction by adhering to research ethics and integrity standards. Real-life examples that helped attendees better understand the topic. The workshop witnessed active and fruitful engagement from participants, contributing to raising academic awareness and reinforcing a culture of integrity in scientific research within the university. The Scientific Affairs Department extends its sincere thanks to all participants, affirming its commitment to continue organizing workshops and scientific courses aimed at enhancing researchers’ competencies and improving the quality of scientific research.

I am pleased to announce that I attended today, Monday, June 30, 2025, the online workshop for the launch of the 2025 Journal Citation Reports™, which was held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Baghdad time. Presenter: Jamal EL OUAHI 📚 The workshop covered the most important updates of the annual Journal Citation Reports, explaining how to leverage expanded journal profiles and performance indicators such as the Journal Impact Factor (JIF) to make informed scientific decisions, whether in publishing research or managing research collections. The integration of the report with other Clarivate products, such as the Web of Science, and ways to incorporate journal metrics into research systems were also demonstrated. The workshop was a valuable opportunity to enhance my knowledge of journal metrics and evaluation methods, keeping up with the latest developments in academic publishing.

The UK-based Times Higher Education (THE) announced today, Wednesday, 18 June 2025, the results of the Impact Rankings 2025, one of the most prestigious global rankings in higher education, which evaluates universities' performance in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a historic accomplishment by securing the first position among all Iraqi public and private universities, affirming its leadership in adopting a comprehensive sustainable development vision that strengthens its academic and research standing regionally and globally. On the global stage, the university was ranked within the 201–300 band out of 2,526 participating universities from 130 countries, reflecting the intense international competition in this highly regarded ranking. The university demonstrated exceptional performance in several SDGs, notably achieving: 🔹 SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy): Ranked 1st Globally Surpassing many prestigious universities across Europe, America, and Asia, this achievement highlights the ability of Iraqi universities to make significant global contributions in critical fields such as environmental sustainability and renewable energy. The university also earned leading positions in several other SDGs as follows: 🎯 SDG 1 (No Poverty): 1st in Iraq and within the 101–200 global band 🎯 SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): 2nd in Iraq and within the 101–200 global band 🎯 SDG 4 (Quality Education): 1st in Iraq and within the 201–300 global band 🎯 SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation): 1st in Iraq and ranked 60th globally 🎯 SDG 13 (Climate Action): 1st in Iraq and within the 201–300 global band 🎯 SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions): 1st in Iraq and within the 101–200 global band This significant academic and leadership accomplishment is the result of a clear strategic vision adopted by the university, aligning its educational and administrative systems with global sustainability standards, and actively engaging its academic community and students in impactful initiatives and programs that contribute to sustainable development in all its dimensions.