Islamic University Publishes 13th Issue of "Minnesota International Journal of Academic Studies"
The Media Center at the Main Center of the Islamic University of Minnesota has announced the publication of the 13th issue (Volume Four) of the Minnesota International Journal of Academic Studies for March 2026. The peer-reviewed quarterly journal carries the international standard serial number (E-ISSN: 2994-9122), reflecting the university’s growing presence in academic publishing and knowledge production.
This issue is issued under the supervision of the University President, Professor Waleed bin Idris Al-Meneesi, while Dr. Omar Al-Maqrami, Vice President and Head of the Main Campus, serves as Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of the Board. The executive editorial management is led by Professor Hanan Sobhi Obeid, Deputy Chair of the Board and Managing Editor, supported by a specialized academic team including editors, reviewers, and a scientific advisory board comprising dozens of scholars from various disciplines.
The new issue includes 15 peer-reviewed research papers spanning 585 pages, authored by 23 researchers from diverse countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Kuwait, Palestine, and Egypt. This highlights the journal’s international character and broad scholarly outreach.
The published research covers a wide range of contemporary fields, including educational technology, medical and food sciences, intellectual and literary studies, education and mathematics, Islamic and jurisprudential studies, as well as political science and history, reflecting an integrated multidisciplinary academic approach.
Regarding the peer-review process, Managing Editor Professor Hanan Obaid stated that all submissions underwent a rigorous evaluation procedure beginning with an internal screening stage, followed by review by two specialized referees (internal and external) with precise academic expertise. She noted that all reviewers were honored with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their scholarly contributions.
She also praised the strong institutional collaboration between the editorial team and the Media Center, which contributed to the professional production of the issue. The design was executed by Jordanian graphic engineer Abdullah Darras, under the supervision of Media Center Director Engineer Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mansoub, with editorial follow-up by Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Shamsan, ensuring the issue was released on schedule according to the university’s strategic plan.
The journal management concluded by emphasizing its ambition to enhance its global academic ranking by increasing citation rates and expanding international collaboration through journal twinning initiatives. The journal also aims to obtain a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and progressively achieve indexing in major databases such as Clarivate and Scopus, reinforcing its position as a leading academic platform that bridges authenticity and modernity.
