Andalus Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The Andalus Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Al-Andalus University for Science and Technology – Sana’a. The journal is dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research in the fields of humanities and social sciences in accordance with rigorous academic and ethical standards.

Academic Excellence and Regional Ranking

The journal has been accredited by the Arab Citation & Impact Factor (ARCIF), issued by the Arab digital database “e-Marefa,” after successfully meeting more than (31) internationally recognized scientific standards. This accreditation reflects the journal’s commitment to:

• Strict and transparent peer-review procedures

• Academic integrity and publication ethics

• High-quality scholarly content

• Clear editorial policies and international publishing standards

In 2021, the journal achieved distinguished rankings at the Arab regional level:

• Ranked 90th among 877 Arab journals in the overall ARCIF ranking.

• Ranked 8th in Humanities (Interdisciplinary) out of 281 journals across the Arab world, with an average ARCIF score of (0.095), and classified ضمن Q1 (First Quartile) — the highest category.

• Ranked 9th in Social Sciences (Interdisciplinary) out of 201 journals regionally, with an average ARCIF score of (0.12), also classified within Q1 (First Quartile).

These achievements highlight the journal’s growing scientific impact and the increasing citation rates of its published research across the Arab academic community.

Professional Publishing Standards

The journal operates under a robust editorial and publishing framework that includes:

• A double-blind peer-review system ensuring fairness and objectivity

• Full adherence to international research and publication ethics

• Assignment of Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) for all published articles

• Digital archiving and indexing in academic search engines and specialized databases

• Continuous development of its online platform in alignment with global journal systems (OJS standards)

Vision and Mission

The journal aims to promote rigorous scientific research, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and contribute to knowledge production in the humanities and social sciences. It seeks to strengthen the presence of Arab scholarly output regionally and internationally while supporting sustainable academic development.

The Andalus Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences is not merely a publication platform; it is a dynamic knowledge initiative committed to advancing research excellence and enhancing the global visibility of Arab scholarship.