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Al-Rafidain Dental Journal

University of Mosul, College of Dentistry · Iraq · Est. 2001

ISSN1812-1217eISSN1998-0345

✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

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Established

PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals

Score Breakdown

◆ DOAJ-listed52

Total52

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H-Indexi

Total Worksi

1,070

Total Citationsi

1,621

2yr Mean Citednessi

0.14

Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The journal disseminates original research across all dental disciplines, including periodontics, orthodontics, restorative and aesthetic dentistry, preventive and pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, oral medicine and pathology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental biomaterials, oral biology, and pharmacotherapy.

General Information

Country / RegionIraq

Primary LanguageArabic, English

1st Year Published2001

FrequencySemiannually

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications1,070

OA Since1998

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Submission Info

APC CostIQD 100,000

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review

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Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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9/12 · 75%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of Mosul, College of Dentistry

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1812-1217 / 1998-0345

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double anonymous peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

IQD 100,000

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

Arabic, English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Dental materials and restorationsDental Radiography and ImagingDental Implant Techniques and OutcomesEndodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDental Research and COVID-19Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsOral microbiology and periodontitis researchDental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesDental Health and Care UtilizationTemporomandibular Joint Disorders

Frequently asked questions about Al-Rafidain Dental Journal

Is Al-Rafidain Dental Journal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Al-Rafidain Dental Journal: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Al-Rafidain Dental Journal?

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.14.

Is Al-Rafidain Dental Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Al-Rafidain Dental Journal?

How much does it cost to publish in Al-Rafidain Dental Journal?

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal charges an article processing charge (APC) of about IQD 100,000 for open-access publication.