About This Journal

The Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity (MJCS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in cybersecurity, information assurance, data privacy, and digital forensics. Its purpose is to publish high-quality research and developments that contribute to the protection of digital systems, enhancement of cyber defense mechanisms, and advancement of secure information technologies across academic and industrial sectors.

This journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring that all editorial and publication practices meet the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Journal History

The Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity (MJCS) was established in 2021 under the Mesopotamian Academic Press (MAP), Iraq. From its inception, the journal has been devoted to promoting cybersecurity awareness and disseminating peer-reviewed research in emerging areas such as cyber defense, cryptography, and ethical hacking. In 2023, MJCS achieved a significant milestone when it was officially indexed in Scopus, marking its recognition among reputable international scientific publications. Since then, the journal has continued to expand its editorial board and global outreach, attracting submissions from leading experts and researchers in academia and industry.

Publishing Schedule

The Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity publishes one issue per year, following an incremental publication model. Articles are published online continuously throughout the year as soon as they are accepted and finalized, ensuring timely dissemination of new research findings. This flexible publishing approach supports the journal’s commitment to maintaining both publication quality and prompt access for readers worldwide.

Open Access Statement

The Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity is an open-access publication. All articles are freely accessible to read, download, and share immediately upon publication without any subscription or payment barriers.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain full copyright of their work.

There is no registration requirement for users to access journal content, and no embargo period applies — all published materials are available immediately to the global research community.

To support open access costs, an Article Processing Charge (APC) will be applied to accepted articles. Please refer to the Author Guidelines for more details.

Abstracting and Indexing

The Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity is indexed in Scopus (since 2023) and CrossRef, and all published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for permanent citation and referencing. The journal’s indexing in Google Scholar further enhances its global discoverability and accessibility.

Efforts are ongoing to include the journal in additional reputable databases such as Web of Science (ESCI) and DOAJ, in line with the publisher’s quality-driven expansion plan.

Citation Metrics

Based on Scopus (2024) data:

CiteScore: 7.7
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank): 0.758
SNIP (Source Normalized Impact per Paper): 1.486

These metrics reflect the journal’s growing academic visibility and its contribution to the international cybersecurity research landscape.

Language

The publication language of the journal is English.

Digital Archiving

The Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity (MJCS) ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content through trusted digital archiving systems. The journal’s full-text articles are permanently stored in CLOCKSS and Portico, two internationally recognized digital preservation services.

Additionally, all published articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via CrossRef, ensuring persistent and reliable access to the official version of record. This guarantees that MJCS content remains available to the global research community even in the event of website downtime or data loss.

The journal also maintains backup copies within the Mesopotamian Academic Press (MAP) institutional repository and indexing partner archives to further ensure accessibility and preservation integrity.

Speed and Acceptance Rate

The Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity is committed to maintaining a transparent and efficient peer review and publication process. The editorial office tracks performance metrics regularly to ensure authors experience a fair, rigorous, and timely evaluation of their work.

Average time from submission to first decision: 25–35 days
Average time from acceptance to publication: 20–30 days
Overall acceptance rate: approximately 32%

These figures represent the journal’s ongoing dedication to high-quality peer review, editorial efficiency, and ethical academic publishing.