Al-Mustaqbal University Leads Private Universities in Iraq in Scientific Publications, According to the Latest Scopus and SciVal Report
In a new scientific achievement that adds to its growing record of academic successes, Al-Mustaqbal University has topped the list of private universities in Iraq in terms of the number of published scientific papers. This recognition comes according to the latest report issued by the global databases Scopus and SciVal, covering scientific publishing indicators from 1996 up to the date of the report's release.
Professor Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, stated to the university's media office that the university ranked 12th out of 94 public and private universities and colleges included in the report, with more than 5,000 scientific papers registered under the university’s name in the Scopus database. This places Al-Mustaqbal University ahead of 83 other educational institutions.
The university’s Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) reached 1.56, reflecting the strength, quality, and scientific impact of its research, as well as the solid international partnerships it has forged. The data also revealed that 3,440 of the university’s published papers were co-authored with international researchers, underscoring the university’s strong presence in the global research community.
Moreover, the total number of citations received by the university’s research exceeded 40,000, highlighting the high scientific value of its research output.
In another key highlight from the report, Al-Mustaqbal University distinguished itself in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranking first among all Iraqi universities—both public and private—in terms of the number of SDG-related papers published in top-quartile (Q1) journals, with a total of 379 papers.
In his remarks, Professor Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi expressed his pride and appreciation for this achievement, extending his sincere thanks to all faculty members, researchers, and administrative staff who contributed to these outstanding results. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to advancing scientific research and emphasized the importance of continuing this path with the same determination to achieve even greater excellence and leadership at both the local and international levels.