The University of Duhok (UOD) is proud to announce the research contributions of its faculty members for the academic year 2023-2024, showcasing the institution's commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. Faculty members across various colleges have demonstrated significant progress in publishing their work in local, international, and Clarivate-indexed journals, reinforcing UOD’s position as a leading research institution in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Below is an in-depth analysis of the research achievements by college, highlighting faculty members who have made exceptional contributions:

College of Medicine

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 22 papers
• International journals: 67 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Prof. Dr. Sherwan Farman Salih: 5 papers (4 local, 1 international)
• Prof. Dr. Adel Abozaid Issa: 5 papers (3 Clarivate-indexed)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Nizar Bakir Yahya: 9 papers (5 international, 4 Clarivate-indexed)
• Prof. Dr. Perjan Hashim Taha: 4 papers (Clarivate-indexed)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Azad Abduljabar Halim: 4 papers (Clarivate-indexed)

College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 45 papers
• International journals: 74 papers
• Clarivate-indexed journals: 30 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Prof. Dr. Sulaiman Mohammed Kako: 7 papers (3 local, 4 international)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Shawkat Abdulrazaq Mohammed: 4 papers (Clarivate-indexed)

College of Engineering

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 14 papers
• International journals: 22 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Prof. Dr. Ahmed Khorsheed Mohammed: 5 papers (4 local, 1 international)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Shawkat Mahmood: 4 papers (international)

College of Humanities

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 28 papers
• International journals: 4 papers

College of Veterinary Medicine

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 6 papers
• International journals: 30 papers
• Top Contributor:
• Lect. Jivan Qasim Ahmed: 6 papers (international, including 3 Clarivate-indexed)

College of Administration and Economics

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 70 papers
• International journals: 21 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Prof. Dr. Khamy Nasir Rasheed: 5 papers (local)
• Dr. Azad Adil Sharif: 4 papers (international)
• Dr. Rebin Ramadhan Hamzah: 4 papers (international)

College of Law

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 40 papers
• International journals: 5 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Prof. Dr. Ali Younus Ismael: 4 papers (local)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Fadhel Hamid: 4 papers (local)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Khalil Yousif Jundi: 4 papers (local)

College of Science

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 42 papers
• International journals: 99 papers
• Clarivate-indexed journals: 60 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Amin Sadiq Murad: 16 papers (international, including Clarivate-indexed)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Zanyar Anwar Ameen: 10 papers (Clarivate-indexed)

College of Basic Education – Duhok

• Published Research:
• Local journals: Data incomplete
• International journals: Data incomplete
• Top Contributors:
• Prof. Asst. Dr. Sameera Abdulsalam Othman: 5 papers (international)
• Prof. Asst. Dr. Ahlam Mohammed Taher Salim: 5 papers (local)
• Lect. Lureen Ibrahim Naser: 5 papers (local)
• Dr. Hind Yakdhan Saleh Al-Hamawee: 2 papers (Clarivate-indexed)

College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 13 papers
• International journals: 2 papers

College of Urban and Regional Planning

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 1 paper
• International journals: 3 papers

College of Nursing

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 3 papers
• International journals: 27 papers
• Top Contributor:
• Asst. Prof. Lect. Deldar Morad Abdullah: 14 papers (12 Clarivate-indexed)

College of Pharmacy

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 2 papers
• International journals: 27 papers
• Top Contributor:
• Dr. Hussein Mohammed Rashid: 5 papers (3 international, 2 Clarivate-indexed)

College of Dentistry

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 10 papers
• International journals: 8 papers
• Top Contributor:
• Asst. Prof. Lect. Nadia Tawfeeq Jaafar: 2 papers (Clarivate-indexed)

College of Health Sciences

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 10 papers
• International journals: 21 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Shameeran Salman Ismael: 8 papers (5 international, 3 Clarivate-indexed)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Haidar Nasir Mohammed: 4 papers (3 local, 1 international)

College of Basic Education – Amedi

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 6 papers
• Top Contributor:
• Dr. Hussein Asaad Findu: 2 papers (local)

College of Languages

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 37 papers
• International journals: 5 papers
• Top Contributors:
• Prof. Dr. Alyaa Mohammed Hussein Ahmed: 6 papers (local)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Aveen Mohammed Hasan: 1 paper (Clarivate-indexed)

College of Political Sciences

• Published Research:
• Local journals: 3 papers
• International journals: 1 paper
• Top Contributor:
• Dr. Hajar Bashir Kalari Sadoon: 1 paper (Clarivate-indexed)

College of Fine Arts

• Published Research:
• International journals: 2 papers

Journal Indexing at UOD:

The Indexing at the UOD includes:

• Clarivate Analytics: High visibility and credibility with the Journal Impact Factor (JIF), used for evaluation.
• Scopus: Covers a wide array of disciplines, and journals indexed in Scopus have global visibility.
• DOAJ: Another important indexing service, with a focus on open-access journals.

It’s worth mentioning that journals published by UOD are awarded based on their index ranking, with Clarivate-indexed journals being the highest rank, followed by Scopus and DOAJ.

This comprehensive report underscores the unwavering commitment of the University of Duhok faculty to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and shaping global academic conversations. Their relentless dedication not only elevates the university's standing on the international stage but also positions it as a key player in tackling both regional and global challenges through pioneering research and groundbreaking innovation. Their contributions are instrumental in driving positive change, enhancing the university’s global influence, and fostering progress in critical fields of study.

UOD Media, January 5, 2025

Ismat Khabour, Fatima Mahmood