The Department of Translation at the College of Arts, Wasit University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature at the University of Tehran, organized a scientific symposium titled “How to Select Reputable Academic Journals Indexed in Approved Databases.”

The symposium was attended by the President of Wasit University, Prof. Dr. Abbas Lafta Kneher, the Dean of the College of Arts, Prof. Dr. Saad Dahes Al-Hasani, the Administrative Assistant to the Dean, the Head of the Translation Department, and several faculty members from the department and the college.

The event featured lectures by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baqer Shabanpour from the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature at the University of Tehran, Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhannad Hadi Al-Talqani, and Lecturer Hussain Najm Abd from the Department of Translation at the College of Arts, Wasit University.

The symposium aimed to shed light on the process of selecting reputable academic journals indexed in recognized databases. It also addressed journal ranking and impact factors, providing researchers with practical steps to ensure their research is published in accredited journals.

Additionally, the speakers offered valuable insights and recommendations on academic publishing mechanisms, aiming to enhance the quality of scientific research and increase its acceptance in internationally recognized journals.