Kirkuk University Journal for Agricultural Sciences (KUJAS) is a scientific, open-access journal published by the University of Kirkuk, Iraq. The journal is published quarterly (four issues per year).

KUJAS publishes original research articles and review articles in all areas of agricultural sciences in accordance with the journal’s aims, scope, and editorial policies.

• Submissions undergo editorial screening, including similarity checking (Turnitin), to support originality assessment.
• KUJAS applies a double-blind peer-review process to promote fairness, objectivity, and scientific rigor.
• Ethics and good publication practice follow internationally recognized guidance (e.g., COPE principles) as defined in the journal’s policies.

KUJAS is published quarterly:

• March
• June
• September
• December

The journal is supported by the University of Kirkuk and operates under a self-financing model.

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KUJAS ensures long-term accessibility of its published content.

• Maintains electronic copies on secure institutional servers.
• Uses backup systems to prevent data loss.
• Provides open access to all published content.

In the event of journal discontinuation, content will remain accessible through institutional archiving systems.

KUJAS operates as a self-funded academic journal supported by Kirkuk University.

The journal may charge Article Processing Charges (APCs) after acceptance. These charges are used solely to cover publication costs.

Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by financial considerations.

KUJAS does not currently accept advertising.

If advertising is introduced in the future, it will not influence editorial decisions, and all advertisements will be clearly distinguished from editorial content.

KUJAS ensures that all marketing and promotional activities are conducted in a professional and ethical manner.

• The journal does not engage in aggressive or misleading solicitation of manuscripts.
• All communications are accurate, transparent, and respectful of recipients.
• Invitations to submit are based on academic relevance and scope.

All outreach related to the journal is expected to align with academic standards and editorial integrity.