Meeting on the Strategy for Enhancing Academic Publishing and Digital Archiving at the University of Zakho
A strategic meeting dedicated to enhancing academic publishing and digital archiving at the University of Zakho was convened on Sunday, 7 January 2025, under the supervision of Dr. Diyar Abdulkarim Saeed, President of the University of Zakho.
Participant
The meeting was attended by several distinguished academic and administrative leaders, including.
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Jasim Mohammed Abdo, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies.
- Dr. Mohammed Hassan Khammu, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs.
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Jaafar Mustafa, Vice President for Student Affairs.
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Dindar Shamsaddin Bri, Director General of Scientific Research Centers.
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Dildar Haidar, Dean of the College of Administration and Economics.
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Basim Salim Ahmed, Director of University Journals.
- Dr. Mohammed Haitham, Director of the Information and Technology Center.
Meeting Agenda and Discussions
1. Development of University Scientific Journals
The participants reviewed recent accomplishments and ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of the university’s scientific journals. The discussion emphasized the importance of elevating academic standards, enriching journal content, and updating the official journal website to improve visibility, accessibility, and alignment with international indexing requirements.
2. Strengthening International Research Collaboration
Strategies were proposed to expand cooperation with international researchers and academic institutions. This initiative aims to encourage the submission of high-quality research to the university’s journals and to foster stronger global academic partnerships.
3. Establishing Sustainable Research Revenue
The meeting highlighted the importance of generating sustainable financial resources to support research activities. Suggestions included organizing scientific events, conferences, and other academic programs that contribute to the university’s research income and financial stability.
4. Digital Archiving and Activation of the Staff Portal
Key administrative updates were discussed regarding the activation and enhancement of the University Staff Portal to streamline internal procedures. Additionally, modernization efforts for the university’s official websites were reviewed to ensure improved digital performance, accessibility, and user readiness.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of the University expressed his gratitude to all participating teams for their dedication and contributions. He commended their efforts in advancing critical academic and digital initiatives and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to achieve the university’s strategic goals.