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Cihan University – Erbil (2024)
- Overview
In 2024, Cihan University – Erbil demonstrated strong research productivity across a wide range of scientific and academic departments. Publications were distributed across international indexed journals (IF and Scopus), open-access journals (DOAJ), and local journals within the Kurdistan Region, reflecting both global engagement and local academic contribution.
- Publications by Type of Journal (2024)
Based on the provided chart, the total number of publications in 2024 is 479, distributed as follows:
| Type of Journal | Number of Publications | Percentage (%) |
| IF Journals | 321 | 67.0% |
| Local Journals | 61 | 12.7% |
| DOAJ Journals | 53 | 11.1% |
| Scopus Journals | 44 | 9.2% |
| Total | 479 | 100% |
Analysis:
- Publications in Impact Factor (IF) journals dominate, accounting for more than two-thirds (67%) of total output.
- International visibility is evident through Scopus- and DOAJ-indexed journals, which together represent 20.3% of all publications.
- Local journals (12.7%) continue to play an important role in addressing regional and applied research topics.
- Publications by Scientific Department
The departmental data show uneven but strategic research distribution, with health and engineering disciplines leading output.
Highest-Contributing Departments
- Medical Biochemical Analysis: 62 publications
- Civil Engineering: 61 publications
- Nutrition and Dietetics: 60 publications
- Business Administration: 44 publications
- Informatics & Software Engineering: 44 publications
These departments collectively account for a substantial proportion of total publications, indicating strong research capacity and active academic staff.
Health and Medical Sciences
Health-related departments show particularly strong performance:
- Biomedical Sciences (31)
- Radiological Imaging Technologies (33)
- Pharmacy (16)
- Medical Laboratory Analysis (15)
- Medical Microbiology (12)
This highlights the university’s research strength in medical and applied health sciences, particularly in IF journals.
Engineering and Technology
- Civil Engineering (61)
- Computer Science IT (29)
- Architectural Engineering (10)
Engineering disciplines demonstrate high-impact publication trends, especially in internationally indexed journals.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Departments such as:
- Accounting (8)
- Law (5)
- International Relations and Diplomacy (4)
- Translation (9)
- Media (1)
contribute mainly through local and DOAJ journals, reflecting discipline-specific publishing patterns.
- Key Observations
- The predominance of IF publications reflects a strong emphasis on high-impact research.
- Medical and engineering departments are the primary drivers of research output.
- Social sciences and humanities maintain a steady contribution, particularly at the local and regional level.
- The diversity of publication types demonstrates a balanced research ecosystem, combining global standards with local relevance.
- Conclusion
The 2024 publication data confirm that Cihan University – Erbil has achieved a robust and diverse research output, with clear strengths in health sciences, engineering, and applied sciences. The high proportion of IF-indexed publications enhances the university’s international academic visibility, while continued engagement with local journals supports regional development and knowledge dissemination.
