Under the patronage of the President of the University of Mosul, Professor Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, and under the supervision of the Director of the Remote Sensing Center, Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulrahman Ramzi Qabaa, the Remote Sensing Center, in collaboration with the Scientific Affairs Department / Scientific Research Support Unit at the University Presidency, organized a specialized scientific workshop entitled “Citation Practices for Published Research and Improving Impact Factors” on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The workshop was held in the conference hall at the Center’s headquarters.

The workshop was introduced by Dr. Rasha Khalid Sabri, Head of the Scientific Affairs Department at the University Presidency, and featured presentations by:

• Assistant Professor Dr. Faten Aziz Mustafa, Head of the Scientific Research Support Unit at the University of Mosul Presidency.
• Assistant Lecturer Ahmed Samir Ahmed, Head of the Scientific Division at the University of Mosul Presidency.
• Ms. Zahr Numair Majid, Scientific Affairs Department at the University of Mosul Presidency.

The workshop highlighted the importance of increasing scholarly citations to published research papers and academic publications. It also explained the mechanisms and approaches used to improve the impact factors of academic journals and enhance the visibility and citation impact of research. These efforts contribute to supporting scientific research, advancing high-quality academic publishing, and strengthening the University’s position in international academic rankings.

The workshop also featured an open discussion with attendees, providing an opportunity to address their comments and inquiries and offer relevant answers, thereby enhancing the scientific knowledge and expertise of participating researchers and academics.

The workshop aligns with the University of Mosul’s commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, through supporting academic development and research capacity, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, through promoting scientific innovation, research excellence, and the development of research infrastructure.