Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development

Scientific Research Foundation

Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development is an Iraqi scientific research foundation officially registered under Registration Certificate No. (1EK2302008), reference No. (5730), dated 13 February 2023, issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. It also holds letter No. (58715), dated 25 May 2026, from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research — Studies, Planning and Follow-up Directorate, concerning cooperation within its stated objectives and academic, scientific and educational remit. The Foundation is overseen by a distinguished academic group of senior professors and researchers holding doctorates and advanced academic ranks in a wide range of disciplines at Iraqi public universities and established academic institutions. Together with most members of the General Assembly, they form the Foundation’s academic core. Its Scientific Advisory Board brings together experienced academics and advisers who help shape scientific policy, guide research and development and safeguard the quality of its scholarly output.

The Foundation’s strategic vision focuses on advancing scientific research and academic education in line with contemporary international standards and supporting sustainable development in the educational environment. To strengthen knowledge exchange, it has developed cooperation agreements and strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, scientific associations, research institutions and publishers inside and outside Iraq. It specializes in organizing international and local scientific conferences. Its activities also include training courses, scientific seminars, specialist workshops, academic events and discussion sessions that bring researchers and academics together to exchange expertise and develop applied research, alongside the publication of conference proceedings in accordance with academic publishing standards.

The Foundation has integrated scientific, technical and administrative capabilities, supported by staff specializing in establishing, developing and managing peer-reviewed journals for public and private institutions in Iraq and for institutions and publishers abroad. It operates journal platforms using Open Journal Systems (OJS), supports ISSN and DOI acquisition and administration, prepares publishing templates and policies, and helps journals and studies prepare for indexing in established international services, including Scopus and Clarivate. The Foundation continues to develop its organizational and technical arrangements and to provide training and professional development programs, dedicating its efforts to education and research and to professional, objective academic cooperation in Iraq and internationally.

Our vision is for Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development to be a leading scientific research foundation in knowledge creation and educational development: a trusted academic platform connecting researchers and scholarly institutions in Iraq and worldwide, and translating ideas and research into lasting educational, intellectual and developmental contributions while upholding national identity and human values.

Build an inclusive scholarly environment across the humanities, social, natural, medical, engineering and technological sciences and other fields of knowledge, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.
Strengthen the contribution of Iraqi research to international academic dialogue through conferences, publishing, translation, research cooperation and knowledge exchange.
Develop an integrated knowledge ecosystem encompassing peer-reviewed journals, books, studies, conference proceedings and printed and digital scholarly resources.
Enable researchers, academics and educators to engage with digital transformation and innovation, linking scientific development to community needs and sustainable development priorities.
Embed quality, integrity, scholarly openness and respect for intellectual diversity as foundations of trust and institutional partnership.

Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development serves education, scientific research and academic development through an institutional approach that combines knowledge production, publication, exchange and capacity building. Its mission is grounded in cooperation with universities, colleges, institutions, research centres, scholarly associations and researchers, and in respect for academic standards, research ethics and authors’ rights.

Organise international and local scientific conferences, scholarly forums and round-table discussions that enable the exchange of research findings, experience and academic initiatives.
Establish, publish and develop peer-reviewed journals within the Foundation’s remit and partnerships, and provide journal development, editorial management and technical services to publishing bodies, identifying the responsible publisher of each journal.
Author, translate, edit and publish academic books, studies and reference works; coordinate calls for contributions to collective volumes; and issue jointly authored books, conference proceedings and books of abstracts.
Deliver courses, seminars, workshops, lectures, programmes and scientific and educational activities that develop research, writing, publishing, teaching and academic leadership skills.
Develop digital platforms and tools for scholarly publishing and archiving, and provide technical guidance and support tailored to researchers’ and institutions’ requirements.
Build local and international academic partnerships supporting joint research, knowledge exchange, wider participation and access to scholarship.

Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development is an Iraqi, multidisciplinary scientific research foundation concerned with education, knowledge creation, academic publishing, and scientific and professional development across disciplines. It brings together scholarly events, publishing and knowledge-content development, capacity building and partnerships to serve researchers and academic bodies in Iraq and abroad.

Its areas of work include international and local scientific conferences, peer-reviewed journals, books, studies, conference proceedings, authorship, translation, editing and collaborative publishing initiatives.
Its development programmes encompass courses, seminars, workshops, lectures and scientific and educational activities, including skills in research, teaching, publishing and academic administration.
The Foundation supports the establishment and development of journal platforms, electronic publishing management and scholarly archiving, with respect for each publisher’s remit and policies.
Its services and initiatives address researchers, faculty members, postgraduate students, universities, colleges, centres, associations, and public and private institutions with scholarly interests.
Initiatives and programmes are structured around defined objectives, intended participants, responsibilities and outputs, with quality review, documentation and continuous improvement.
Its institutional identity is grounded in academic integrity, respect for intellectual property, cooperation, equitable participation and service to society.

We welcome your inquiries at Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development. We are here to answer your questions, receive your suggestions and provide details about our programs and upcoming courses.

You can reach us through the following official channels:

Email: r.f.e.d@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +964 787 985 7402
Facebook: Facebook
Telegram: Telegram

Note: Our team is available during official working hours to assist you and answer your questions. We look forward to welcoming you to our academic and training community.

Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development seeks to build a rigorous and enabling academic environment for producing, sharing and applying knowledge to advance education and serve society. Its objectives are to:

Advance the quality of education across stages and disciplines, improving teaching practices, learning resources, assessment and quality assurance.
Support original research, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, linking applied studies to societal needs and sustainable development priorities.
Organise international and local scientific conferences, forums and round-table discussions, and facilitate academic participation and the exchange of findings, ideas and expertise.
Establish, publish and develop peer-reviewed journals, and support universities, colleges and institutions in creating journals and platforms and improving editorial, peer-review and publishing workflows.
Encourage the authorship, translation, editing and publication of academic books, studies and reference works, and coordinate calls for contributions and multi-author volumes.
Publish conference proceedings, books of abstracts, guides, and scientific and educational publications, documenting researchers’ contributions, authors’ names and affiliations.
Deliver courses, seminars, workshops, lectures and other scientific and educational programmes and activities, developing research, academic, professional and leadership capabilities.
Develop academic writing, research methodology, analysis and statistical and digital skills, including the responsible use of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.
Develop journal management, electronic publishing and scholarly archiving platforms, and provide guidance on standard identifiers, technical procedures and indexing requirements without guaranteeing decisions by the relevant bodies.
Build partnerships, memoranda of understanding and cooperative programmes with universities, colleges, associations, centres, institutions and publishers in Iraq and abroad.
Support the academic and professional rights of people working in education and research, and foster a fair, enabling environment that respects their contributions and professional standing.
Encourage educational initiatives, community service and opportunities for learning and capacity building among underserved groups, including children, orphans, displaced people and those affected by hardship, within the scope and resources of individual programmes.
Support local and international knowledge exchange, research and translation, and strengthen the scientific and developmental contribution of scientific and research institutions.
Promote academic integrity, research and peer-review ethics, intellectual property rights, clear attribution of authorship and contributions, and accurate source documentation.
Ensure organisational, administrative and financial sustainability, assess and continuously improve projects, and comply with the Foundation’s bylaws and applicable laws.

Latest News & Activities

2026-09-11

Nineveh University Signs a Joint Scientific and Academic Cooperation Agreement with Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development

Prof. Dr. Osama Ismail Al-Mashhadani President of University of Nineveh signed a joint scientific and academic cooperation agreement with Dr. Alaa Thabit Jasim President of the Foundation to enhance the educational and research environment and frame the scientific…

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2026-09-03

With Broad Participation from Iraqi and Arab Universities and Research Centers, the Second International Scientific Conference in Baghdad Concludes Successfully

With gratitude to Almighty God, the Second International Scientific Conference, entitled “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Innovation and Scientific Modernity,” was held on 23 August 2026 at Ibn Khaldun University College in Baghdad under the direct…

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2026-09-03

Second International Scientific Conference Held at Ibn Khaldun University College in Baghdad with Broad Iraqi and Arab Institutional Participation

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2026-09-03

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ruba Hisham Awad Arrives from Lebanon and Presents Her Research at the Second International Scientific Conference

During the Second International Scientific Conference, entitled “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Innovation and Scientific Modernity,” Asst. Prof. Dr. Ruba Hisham Awad, who traveled from Lebanon specifically to participate in person, presented her scientific research during…

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2026-09-03

Researcher Waleed Abbas Mohammed Al-Tamimi Presents a Study in Strategic and Security Studies at the Second International Scientific Conference

During the Second International Scientific Conference, entitled “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Innovation and Scientific Modernity,” researcher Waleed Abbas Mohammed Al-Tamimi presented a scientific paper in strategic and security studies. The paper addressed a number of…

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2026-09-03

Researcher Noura Akram Al-Maqdadi Presents a Scientific Paper at the Second International Scientific Conference

During the Second International Scientific Conference, entitled “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Innovation and Scientific Modernity,” researcher Noura Akram Al-Maqdadi presented a scientific paper during the conference sessions. Her contribution presented a number of specialized academic…

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Foundation Publications

Latest Books & Scholarly Publications

A dedicated catalogue of books and scholarly works issued by Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development.

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 1

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 1 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 12026ISBN 978-9922-7961-54DOI 10.62909/978.9922.7961.54

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 2

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 2 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 22026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 3

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 3 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 32026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 4

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 4 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 42026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 5

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 5 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 52026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 6

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 6 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 62026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 7

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 7 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 72026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 8

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 8 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 82026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 9

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 9 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 92026

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Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference: From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific Innovation and Modernity — Volume 10

With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 10 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…

Volume 102026

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The (Periodic) International Scientific Conference for Humanities and Social Sciences, Entitled: (Intellectual Integration in the Face of Global Challenges)

Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Educational Development in cooperation with and under the sponsorship of Al-Baseera Association for Research and Media Development (an accredited scientific association by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research) and the University…

2026ISBN 978-9922-24-845-5DOI 10.64337/cpb.v.i

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Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals

Scholarly journals and international peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus.

Ibn Khaldun Scientific Journal

Ibn Khaldun Private University College

A peer-reviewed journal issued by Ibn Khaldun Private University College, covering biology and life sciences. Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development contributed to its digital platform, templates, editorial policies and technical requirements through scientific cooperation with the College.

Scope: Biology and life sciences
Frequency: Quarterly
ISSN Print: 3136-0718
ISSN Online: 3136-0726

Establishment and registration procedures with Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals are in progress.

For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.

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Research and Islamic Studies Journal

Sunni Endowment Diwan — Directorate of Research and Studies

A quarterly peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing research in Islamic studies and related humanities, issued by the Directorate of Research and Studies of the Sunni Endowment Diwan.

Scope: Islamic studies and related humanities
Frequency: Quarterly
ISSN Print: 2071-2847
ISSN Online: 2959-9180

Recognized for academic promotion.

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Vision Journal for Social Studies

Sunni Endowment Diwan — Directorate of Research and Studies

A peer-reviewed journal publishing original research in social, administrative and economic sciences and related fields, issued by the Directorate of Research and Studies of the Sunni Endowment Diwan.

Scope: Social, administrative and economic sciences
Frequency: Quarterly
ISSN Print: 3104-9133
ISSN Online: 3104-9141

Recognized for academic promotion.

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Journal of Medical Research and Studies

Sunni Endowment Diwan — Directorate of Research and Studies

A peer-reviewed journal in medical, health, clinical and biomedical research, issued by the Directorate of Research and Studies. Establishment and registration procedures are being completed.

Scope: Medical, health, clinical and biomedical research

Establishment and registration procedures with Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals are in progress.

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International Peer-Reviewed Journals — Scopus

ScopusIndexed journal

Heliyon

Cell Press / Elsevier

A multidisciplinary, open-access journal covering physical, applied, life, social and medical sciences. Its scope emphasizes methodological soundness and scientific value, including replication studies and negative or null results.

ISSN Online: 2405-8440

For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.

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Journal of the Indian Institute of Science

ScopusIndexed journal

Journal of the Indian Institute of Science

Indian Institute of Science — published with Springer Nature

An international peer-reviewed journal of the Indian Institute of Science, published with Springer Nature, specializing in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scientific reviews.

Scope: Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scientific reviews
Frequency: Quarterly
ISSN Print: 0970-4140
ISSN Online: 0019-4964

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Science, Technology and Society

ScopusIndexed journal

Science, Technology and Society

SAGE, in association with the Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology Studies

A peer-reviewed journal examining the relationships between science, technology and society, with interdisciplinary perspectives on science policy, innovation, economics, sociology and development.

Scope: Science, technology, society, policy and development
Frequency: Three times a year
ISSN Print: 0971-7218
ISSN Online: 0973-0796

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Partners

Universities, associations, institutions, government entities, publishers, agreements and memoranda of understanding.

Official Scientific Cooperation Letter

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research — Directorate of Studies, Planning and Follow-up

Official correspondence dated 25 May 2026 concerning cooperation with Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development within its remit and objectives in academic, scientific and educational matters.

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Duhok Polytechnic University

Duhok Polytechnic University

Cooperation in the Second International Conference on Applied, Social and Human Sciences at Duhok Polytechnic University.

University of Nineveh