About the Journal
Al-Adab Journal – A Forum for Thought and the Humanities
Since its establishment in 1959 by the College of Arts, University of Baghdad, Al-Adab Journal has continued its distinguished journey as one of the oldest peer‑reviewed journals in the Arab world. It serves as a rigorous intellectual platform that enables scholars and thinkers to publish original contributions in the fields of the humanities. More than a conventional academic periodical, the journal is a vibrant arena for scholarly and cultural dialogue and a vital source for advancing critical thought and knowledge.
The journal is published on a regular quarterly basis with four issues per year (March, June, September, December), with the possibility of issuing one or two supplementary volumes to avoid delays in the publication of research and to ensure timely dissemination. Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), and all content is archived in the global preservation system CLOCKSS, guaranteeing long‑term accessibility.
Vision and Mission
• Vision: To be a leading forum for scholarly and cultural dialogue, and a trusted source for publishing original research in the fields of arts and humanities.
• Mission: To support rigorous scientific research, foster critical thinking, and contribute to the development of human knowledge in line with contemporary challenges.
Scope of the Journal
The journal covers a wide range of disciplines, including:
• Arabic literature and literary criticism
• History and philosophy
• Sociology and psychology
• Human geography and cultural studies
• Comparative studies and interdisciplinary research linking the humanities with contemporary social realities
Distinctive Features
• Editor‑in‑Chief: Prof. Dr. Luma Faeq Jameel Al-Any
• Year of Establishment: 1959
• Publisher: University of Baghdad, College of Arts
• Languages of Publication: Arabic and English
• Open Access Policy: All articles are freely accessible
• Commitment to Ethics: Adherence to international standards of research and publication ethics (COPE)
• Submission Platform: Online via OJS (Open Journal Systems)
• Publication Frequency: Four issues annually (March, June, September, December), with supplementary issues as needed
• Academic Recognition: Considered a primary platform for academic promotion in universities
• Rich Archive: A comprehensive repository serving as a vital reference for scholars and students
• Peer Review Timeline: 4–6 weeks to ensure timely feedback to authors
• Copyright Policy: Authors retain intellectual property rights; articles are disseminated under open access
• Supplementary Issues: Issued to accelerate publication and maintain scholarly communication
• Indexing and Abstracting: The journal is indexed in leading international databases and search engines, including: DOAJ, OpenAlex, WIKIDATA, EBSCO, SUDOC, CROSSREF, RESEARCHGATE, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, Dimensions, SCIENCEGATE, BASE, SEMANTIC SCHOLAR, WORLDCAT, SCILIT, EXALY, DFAJ.
• DOI Assignment: Each article is assigned a DOI
• Global Archiving: Articles preserved in CLOCKSS for long‑term accessibility
• Formats: Published both in print and electronic versions to ensure wider reach
• Publication Fees: Applicable fees are specified [click here for details]
Address and Contact Information
• Address: University of Baghdad, College of Arts – Baghdad, Bab Al‑Muadham – Iraq
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +9647713939291
Audience
The journal addresses professors, researchers, and postgraduate students, as well as all those interested in human thought and cultural studies in the Arab world. It remains an open window for scholarly dialogue and intellectual creativity.
