University of Birjand's Journal Receives Scopus Indexation

Birjand, Iran (January 14, 2024) - The Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, published by the University of Birjand, has been indexed in Scopus, a leading international bibliographic database of peer-reviewed literature.

The journal is the first publication from the University of Birjand to be indexed in Scopus. It is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes original research articles, short communications, and review articles in the fields of horticulture, including fruit growing, vegetable growing, ornamental and medicinal plants, biotechnology, postharvest physiology and technology, environmental stresses, and nutrition.

The journal is edited by Dr. Farid Moradinezhad, a professor of horticulture at the University of Birjand. The editorial board includes faculty members from the University of Birjand, as well as universities in Shiraz, Gilan, Rafsanjan, and Urmia.

“This is a major achievement for the University of Birjand and for the Iranian scientific community,” said Dr. Moradinezhad. “It will help to increase the visibility and impact of our research and to attract international attention to our work.”

The indexing of the Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research in Scopus is a significant step forward for the University of Birjand and for the Iranian scientific community. It demonstrates the high quality of the research being conducted at the university and the growing international recognition of Iranian research.

Benefits of Scopus Indexation

There are a number of benefits to having a journal indexed in Scopus. These benefits include:

• Increased visibility and impact of research
• Increased opportunities for collaboration with international researchers
• Increased opportunities for funding
• Increased prestige for the university and the researchers

The indexing of the Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research in Scopus is a welcome development that will help to advance the university's research mission and to promote international cooperation in horticulture.