Four Qassim University Scientific Journals Included in Arcif 2026 Ranking
Four scientific journals published by Qassim University were included in the 2026 Arab Citation and Impact Factor (Arcif) ranking, with improved performance indicators compared with the previous year, reflecting the higher quality of the university's scholarly output and the standing of its journals within the Arab research landscape.
The ranking saw a significant improvement for the Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences, which advanced from the fourth quartile in 2025 to the second quartile (Q2) in 2026. The Journal of Sharia Sciences was placed in Q2, while the Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities and the Journal of Administrative and Economic Sciences were placed in the third quartile. The other three journals recorded increases in their impact factors compared with the previous year.
This recognition reflects the university's efforts to support scientific research, improve the quality of its journals, enhance the quality of research content, and expand its citation reach, contributing to the enrichment of knowledge and serving researchers across various disciplines.
This achievement builds on the university's strong performance in relevant rankings and its commitment to developing its academic environment, supporting knowledge production, and strengthening its competitiveness and presence in local and international indicators, in line with its goals for institutional and research excellence.
