About Al-Furat University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies

Al-Furat University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies is a peer-reviewed academic periodical published regularly by Al-Furat University in Deir ez-Zor, Syrian Arab Republic. The journal serves as a premier scholarly platform dedicated to disseminating distinguished and original research from national and international scholars, maintaining the highest standards of quality and academic integrity.

Open Access Statement

The journal adopts a Gold Open Access policy. All published research and articles are available on the journal’s website for free and permanent access immediately upon publication. We believe that providing unrestricted access to scientific knowledge—free of financial or technical barriers—promotes global knowledge exchange, enhances citation opportunities, and fosters innovation and large-scale scientific research.

International Accreditation and Archiving

The journal is officially registered with the ISSN International Centre (Paris) with the following designations:

  • Printed ISSN: 2663-2306

  • Electronic ISSN: 2663-2292

Impact Factor and Global Indexing

The journal is recognized and indexed within prestigious international databases, ensuring the global visibility of published research:

  • Impact Factor (1.641): Awarded by international scientific journal evaluation institutions (ISI).

  • CiteFactor: Listed in the Directory of International Scientific Journal Indexing Services.

  • DRJI: Indexed in the Directory of Research Journals Indexing.

Scope and Languages

The journal accepts research across various scientific disciplines and supports publication in the following languages:

  • Arabic, English, and French.

  • The journal requires a comprehensive abstract (150–200 words) in a language other than the primary language of the paper to ensure global accessibility.

Peer Review Policy and Intellectual Property

To ensure scientific rigor, the journal adheres to a strict editorial policy:

  • Double-Blind Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous evaluation by at least two specialized subject-matter experts.

  • Originality and Integrity: The journal strictly upholds intellectual property rights and utilizes plagiarism detection tools. Submissions violating these ethics are rejected.

  • Author Rights: Authors receive an official Letter of Acceptance and offprints of their research to document their scientific contributions.

Digital Services (OJS)

The journal utilizes the Open Journal Systems (OJS) to manage submissions and the peer-review process electronically. This system allows authors to track their manuscript status in real-time and ensures full transparency throughout the editorial cycle.

Editorial Office

  • Address: Faculty of Arts and Humanities Complex, 2nd Floor, Deir ez-Zor, Syria.

  • Email: journal@alfuratuniv.edu.sy

  • Phone: +963-51-324120