Aims & Scope
Aims and Scope
Aims
The Iraqi Journal for Applied Science (IJAS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to publishing high-quality, original research that advances scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and interdisciplinary applications across the broad spectrum of applied sciences.
The journal provides an international platform for researchers, academics, engineers, scientists, and industry professionals to disseminate scientifically rigorous research with significant theoretical, experimental, computational, and practical contributions. IJAS aims to promote scientific excellence, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and encourage innovative solutions to contemporary global challenges through cutting-edge research.
IJAS welcomes studies that integrate computational methods, experimental investigations, engineering approaches, and data-driven technologies to support sustainable scientific, industrial, environmental, and societal development.
The journal is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, and reproducibility in accordance with internationally recognized scholarly publishing practices.
Scope
IJAS welcomes original contributions, review articles, and interdisciplinary research in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Explainable AI
- Data Science
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Mining
- Computer Vision
- Natural Language Processing
- Intelligent Decision Support Systems
- Expert Systems
- Knowledge Representation
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Forensics
- Information Assurance
- Blockchain Technologies
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Industrial IoT
- Smart Cities
- Smart Environments
- Computer Networks
- Wireless Communications
- Cloud Computing
- Edge Computing
- High Performance Computing
- Software Engineering
- Human–Computer Interaction
Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Applied Mathematics
- Computational Mathematics
- Mathematical Modeling
- Numerical Analysis
- Optimization
- Operations Research
- Statistics
- Data Analytics
- Computational Intelligence
- Scientific Computing
- Stochastic Modeling
- Simulation Techniques
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Genomics
- Proteomics
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Sciences
- Environmental Biology
- Medical Biotechnology
- Biomedical Informatics
Chemical Sciences
- Analytical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering Applications
Materials Science and Nanotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Nanomaterials
- Functional Materials
- Smart Materials
- Biomaterials
- Composite Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Energy Storage Materials
- Materials Characterization
- Surface Engineering
Physics and Applied Physical Sciences
- Applied Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computational Physics
- Materials Physics
- Optics and Photonics
- Renewable Energy Physics
- Semiconductor Physics
- Plasma Physics
Environmental and Energy Sciences
- Environmental Monitoring
- Climate Technologies
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Water Resources
- Environmental Sustainability
- Pollution Control
- Waste Management Technologies
Engineering and Emerging Technologies
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Applications
- Mechanical Systems
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Automation
- Smart Manufacturing
- Digital Transformation
- Industry 4.0
- Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
- Precision Agriculture
- Smart Healthcare Systems
Interdisciplinary Research
The journal strongly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates multiple scientific disciplines, including:
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Health Informatics
- Environmental Informatics
- Scientific Data Analytics
- Digital Twin Technologies
- Intelligent Sensing Systems
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Decision Intelligence
- Sustainable Smart Technologies
Types of Manuscripts
IJAS publishes the following article types:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Technical Notes
- Case Studies
- Interdisciplinary Research Papers
- Methodological Papers
- Data Papers (where applicable)
Peer Review and Research Quality
All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a rigorous double-anonymous peer-review process conducted by independent experts in the relevant discipline.
Manuscripts are evaluated according to:
- Originality and novelty
- Scientific significance
- Technical and methodological rigor
- Validity and reproducibility
- Ethical compliance
- Clarity and quality of presentation
- Relevance to the journal's aims and scope
- Contribution to scientific advancement
Only manuscripts that satisfy the journal's scientific and ethical standards are accepted for publication.
Editorial Vision
IJAS seeks to become a leading international journal in applied sciences by publishing impactful, reproducible, and interdisciplinary research that bridges fundamental science with real-world applications. The journal particularly welcomes innovative studies that combine computational intelligence, engineering, mathematical modeling, biological sciences, chemical sciences, and emerging technologies to address complex scientific, industrial, healthcare, and environmental challenges.
