Medical Journal of Babylon Advances to Q2 Quartile in Scopus Index
Through dedicated efforts and persistent work by the editorial board of the Medical Journal of Babylon, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Muhannad Abbas Alshalah, the journal has advanced to the second quartile (Q2) in the Scopus database in its most recent update (June 2025) under the category of General Medicine. The journal’s SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) has risen to 1.3 for the year 2024.
The journal is published by the esteemed international publishing house Wolters Kluwer Health. Since its inclusion in Scopus in 2019, the Medical Journal of Babylon has maintained a strong scientific presence. It is a peer-reviewed, quarterly publication issued by the College of Medicine, University of Babylon, focusing on clinical and basic medical sciences. To date, the journal has published 22 volumes and 86 issues.
According to the latest Scopus statistics (as of May 2025), 624 papers from the journal have been indexed, and these have received 781 citations. As a result, the journal’s CiteScore has increased from 0.9 to 1.4.
The Dean’s Office and the editorial board express their deep gratitude to Prof. Dr. Ameen Ajeel Al-Yasiri, President of the University of Babylon, Prof. Dr. Mohammed Mansour Al-Khafaji, Vice President for Scientific Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Mithaq Talib Al-Jubouri, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, for their unwavering support and strategic guidance that contributed to creating a strong research environment and elevating the journal’s international status.
On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Muhannad Abbas Alshalah, Dean of the College of Medicine, stated that this accomplishment represents a significant milestone in the college’s journey toward global distinction. It reflects the college’s firm commitment to promoting scientific research, supporting academic journals, and advancing the scholarly output of its faculty members.
The editorial board of the Medical Journal of Babylon affirmed their continued commitment to a strategic and progressive plan set by the college leadership, aimed at enhancing the journal’s position in global indices, maintaining scientific rigor, and staying at the forefront of medical advancements. The journal welcomes high-quality research submissions from both Iraqi and international scholars within its field