About the Journal

Athar al-rafedain Journal (AARJ) is a trusted scientific journal that examines the monuments of Iraq and the ancient Near East, as well as ancient languages with their dialects and comparative studies, as well as cuneiform writings and ancient fonts, and it is also concerned with ancient history and ancient civilizations, this journal is issued twice a year by the College of Archaeology, University of Mosul, Mosul - Iraq since 2012.  It is an open access journal published under the license of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY). It also uses the double-blind evaluating review system to ensure the quality of publications. Athar al-rafedain journal publishes  original researches and reviewing researches, and the analysis of cuneiform texts and reports of archaeological excavations, it is one of the Iraqi journals that are known internationally, regionally and locally. 
 
Open Access Policy
Athar al-rafedain Journal (AARJ) is an open access journal, which means that all articles are available on the internet to all users immediately upon publication, without requiring a subscription to the journal. Thus, all papers published in AARJ are distributed under the open access license agreement. Under this license, authors retain ownership of the copyright for their work, but allow anyone to download, re-use, re-print, modify, distribute or copy the content as long as the original authors and source are cited properly.
 
 Publication fee

The fees for publishing a research in Athar Al-Rafedain journal are (115,000) One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Iraqi dinars IQD. Athar al-rafedain journal does not receive any financial support from governmental or non-governmental organizations, and it depends on self-funding.

Plagiarism
All submitted manuscripts are checked for similarity through trustworthy named Turnitin to be assured about their orginality.

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Athar al-rafedain (AARJ) is a signatory to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact. AARJ supports the following U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) :

The Athar Al-rafedain  Journal (AARJ) is proud to be a signatory to the United Nations SDG Publishers Compact, reaffirming its dedication to advancing the principles of sustainable development through academic publishing. As part of this global initiative, the journal actively supports and promotes the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

  1. Quality Education (SDG 4)

AARJ is firmly committed to enhancing the quality of education by publishing high-standard, peer-reviewed academic research in the fields of archaeology, history, and heritage studies. The journal aims to provide a reliable scholarly platform that enriches the knowledge and skills of both researchers and professionals.

  1. Gender Equality (SDG 5)

The journal upholds the principles of equality and inclusion by maintaining a publishing policy that evaluates all submissions solely on the basis of scientific merit, regardless of gender, nationality, or background of the author.

  1. Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)

Through its sustainable publishing operations, AARJ contributes to promoting decent work and economic growth. The journal’s economic model—based on fair publication revenues—supports the continuity of academic activities and the broader goals of sustainable development.

  1. Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)

AARJ encourages research that explores the relationship between heritage, archaeology, and modern society, particularly studies that highlight the preservation of cultural identity and the promotion of environmentally healthy communities.

  1. Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)

The journal seeks to foster collaboration among scholars, universities, and research institutions worldwide. By building partnerships in the fields of archaeology and cultural heritage, AARJ aligns with Goal 17 of the SDGs, promoting cooperation as a foundation for sustainable progress.