Two scientific journals of Lorestan University were indexed in the international database DOAJ
Oct 24, 2026
In line with enhancing the international academic standing of Lorestan University, through targeted planning and leveraging the capacity of a professional and specialized team in the field of scientific journal internationalization, two journals of Lorestan University have been indexed in the international Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
According to the Public Relations of Lorestan University, the Journal of Mountainous Areas Geographical Studies and the Journal of Plant Genetics Research (both belonging to Lorestan University) have successfully obtained this international indexing.
The specifications and information of these two journals can be viewed in the DOAJ database via the following links:
1_ Journal of Mountainous Areas Geographical Studies: https://doaj.org/toc/2717-2325 2.
2_ Journal of Plant Genetics Research: https://doaj.org/toc/2676-7309
Based on the report submitted by the Publications and Publishing Management of Lorestan University, this achievement is the result of coherent planning, continuous follow-up, and the utilization of specialized capacities in the field of international scientific publishing, and it represents a significant step towards improving the quality, increasing the visibility, and expanding the international audience of Lorestan University's scientific journals.
In continuation of this path, enhancing the standing of these journals and facilitating their indexing in the Scopus citation database is on the agenda.
Furthermore, planning to guide other scientific journals of the university towards international publishing standards and providing the necessary conditions for their indexing in reputable international databases, including Scopus, is currently underway.
The Publications and Publishing Management of Lorestan University has made the internationalization of the university's scientific journals one of its core objectives and policies.
This approach is pursued with the aim of enhancing the university's academic standing, increasing the credibility and international visibility of its scientific output, and strengthening the university's presence in the global scientific publishing arena.
Considering the role of journal indexing in Scopus in academic evaluations and certain national and international university ranking indicators, a targeted move towards indexing the university's journals in this database is a significant priority for the Publications and Publishing Management of Lorestan University.
The realization of this goal can lay the groundwork for strengthening the university's position in academic evaluation and ranking systems and expanding research collaborations internationally.
It is noteworthy that these two journals were previously indexed in the international database AGRICultural Information System (AGRIS).
_ Addresses for more information:
https://gsma.lu.ac.ir/?lang=en
https://pgr.lu.ac.ir/journal/editorial.board?lang=fa
https://gsma.lu.ac.ir/journal/editorial.board
Source of news data:
Research and Technology Vice-Chancellor of Lorestan University, Publications and Publishing Management.
