Professor Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, announced that all peer-reviewed scientific journals published by the University's faculties have received the highest evaluation score (7 out of 7 points) according to the annual periodic report issued by the Supreme Council of Universities. This new achievement reflects the University's distinguished academic standing and its continuous efforts to strengthen the research ecosystem and promote high-quality scholarly publishing.
Prof. Heniegal stated that the outstanding evaluation attained by all of the University's peer-reviewed journals demonstrates Suez University's full commitment to applying international academic standards in peer review and scientific publishing. It also confirms the University's success in developing a high-quality, well-managed, and widely recognized system of academic journals.
The University President commended the significant efforts of the Sector of Graduate Studies and Research, headed by Professor Sherif Fahmy, Acting Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. He emphasized that the sector has played a pivotal role in advancing the University's scientific journals by continuously updating editorial policies, implementing quality assurance standards, expanding journal visibility, and supporting their inclusion in specialized academic databases and indexing systems.
Prof. Heniegal further noted that Suez University witnessed remarkable progress in its scientific publishing portfolio during 2026, with the number of University journals increasing from 11 to 12 compared to the previous year. Moreover, all University journals are currently classified by the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) with the highest possible rating of 7 points.
He added that the University has also made significant strides in the international indexing of its journals. Two University journals have been successfully indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), while two additional journals were included in the Arab Impact Factor and Citation Index (Arcif) during 2025, further strengthening the regional and international visibility of the University's scholarly output.
Suez University currently publishes a diverse collection of peer-reviewed scientific journals covering a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, including:
Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering: Journal of Petroleum and Mining Engineering (JP&M Engineering).
Faculty of Science: Frontiers in Scientific Research & Technology (FSRT).
Faculty of Fish Resources: Journal of Aquatic Science and Fish Resources (ASFR).
Faculty of Technology and Education: Industrial Technology Journal (ITJ).
Faculty of Arts: Faculty of Arts Journal, Suez University.
Faculty of Commerce: Journal of Administrative, Financial, and Quantitative Research.
Faculty of Politics and Economics: Journal of Political and Economic Studies.
Faculty of Sports Sciences: Journal of Sports Sciences, Arts, and Physical Education Applications.
Faculty of Education: Journal of Educational and Qualitative Sciences.
Faculty of Media: Journal of Digital Media Research.
Faculty of Medicine: Suez University Medical Journal (SUMJ).
Prof. Ashraf Heniegal concluded by affirming that this achievement marks another important milestone in Suez University's journey toward consolidating its position as a leading academic and research institution. He noted that the highest evaluation of the University's scientific journals directly reflects the quality of the published research, enhances researchers' opportunities to publish in reputable scholarly outlets, and contributes to improving the University's academic rankings and research impact at