Under the patronage of the President of University of Alkafeel , Prof. Dr. Nawras Mohammed Shaheed Al-Dahan , Lifelong Learning Centre organized a scientific workshop on Tuesday, September 23, 2020 :  "Al-Ma’aen Journal of Medical Sciences: Specialization and Registration Procedures for Reviewers."  The workshop was attended by a number of faculty members and those interested in academic affairs.

     The workshop was presented by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hashim Al-Rifai, Editor-in-Chief of the Al-Ma’aen Journal of Medical Sciences. He reviewed the publication and registration procedures for reviewers, as well as the scientific standards used to ensure the quality of published research. He highlighted the importance of this platform in enhancing research culture among both faculty and students, thus contributing to the development of the medical field.

    The lecturer also discussed the founding principles of the Al-Ma’aen Journal, explaining its vision to become a recognized research platform, along with the challenges it faced in its early stages and how it has managed to establish its position in scientific databases, thus enhancing the international reputation of the university .

    Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hashim Al-Rifai mentioned that the most significant achievements of the journal are the publication of high-quality research in the fields of medicine and health and attracting researchers from inside and outside Iraq. These achievements represent a significant step in supporting scientific research, noting that the workshop will continue with further discussions on its specialized topics.