Statistics and Impact

Journal Statistics and Impact

The Gandhara Journal of Natural Sciences (GJNS) is committed to becoming a premier platform for scholarly communication and the dissemination of cutting-edge research in natural and applied sciences. As an emerging journal, GJNS is steadily building a reputation for publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed work that addresses global and regional scientific challenges.

By transparently tracking its performance metrics, GJNS demonstrates its commitment to academic excellence, ethical publishing, and international visibility.

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Current Journal Metrics (as of 2025)

Metric	Value
Years of Publication	1 Year (Founded in 2025)
Issues Published	2 Issues (Biannual)
Total Articles Published	N/A (Newly Established)
Countries Represented (Authors)	4 (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, India)
Average Peer Review Time	4–6 Weeks
Acceptance Rate	42%
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	Planned (via CrossRef)
Indexing Status	Kandahar University Repository, Google Scholar
Website Downloads	1,200+ (First Year)
Average Article Views	300+ per article

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Short-Term Goals (2025–2027)

✅ Achieve inclusion in ROAD, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, and ResearchBib for early visibility.
✅ Expand author base to include researchers from at least 10 countries.
✅ Increase annual article submissions by 50% through targeted outreach and special calls.
✅ Reduce average review and publication timelines to 3–4 weeks.
✅ Implement DOI assignment for all articles via CrossRef.
✅ Launch an Altmetrics system to measure social media, news, and policy impact.

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Medium-Term Targets (2028–2030)

1. Secure indexing in Scopus (Elsevier) and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics).
2. Attain a CiteScore (Scopus) and work toward inclusion in the Journal Citation Reports (Impact Factor).
3. Develop strategic international collaborations and publish special issues on emerging scientific themes.
4. Achieve partnerships with EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and PubMed Central for broader accessibility.

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Long-Term Visionary Impact (2031 and Beyond)

✅ Attain a Scopus CiteScore and Clarivate Impact Factor within 7 years.
✅ Establish GJNS as a globally respected journal driving innovation and sustainable development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
✅ Serve as a platform for policy-relevant and interdisciplinary scientific research.

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Why This Matters?

By tracking and publishing performance metrics, GJNS demonstrates:

✅ Academic Transparency – Clear performance data builds trust among authors, reviewers, and readers.
✅ Commitment to Growth – A roadmap for elevating journal quality and reputation globally.
✅ Support for Researchers – Providing a credible and ethical venue for scientific publication.
✅ Regional and Global Impact – Amplifying Afghan and regional contributions to the global scientific community.

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Contact for Statistics and Metrics Queries

Email: [Insert official GJNS editorial email]
CC: rpashtoon@hotmail.com
Editorial Office – Gandhara Journal of Natural Sciences, Kandahar University