About the Journal

About the Journal

Artificial Intelligence Research and Applications Journal (AIRAJ) is a peer-reviewed, bi-annual scientific journal published by King Abdulaziz University.
The journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research and applied studies in the field of artificial intelligence, with a focus on both theoretical foundations and real-world applications.

AIRAJ aims to serve as a reputable academic platform that supports innovation, interdisciplinary research, and practical impact in artificial intelligence and related domains. The journal welcomes contributions that advance knowledge, propose novel methodologies, or demonstrate effective AI-driven solutions across diverse sectors.

All submitted manuscripts must be original, novel, and not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere, in whole or in part, in any language or format. Authors are responsible for ensuring the integrity and originality of their work. The similarity index of submitted manuscripts should not exceed 15%, excluding references, in accordance with international academic publishing standards.

Types of Articles

Original Research Articles
Original research articles should present significant and well-structured studies that contribute new knowledge, methodologies, or applications in artificial intelligence. Submissions must be supported by clear experimental results, analysis, or validated models.

Review Articles
Review articles provide a comprehensive and critical overview of a specific research area within artificial intelligence. Reviews should synthesize existing literature, identify research gaps, highlight challenges, and outline future research directions.

Research Trends
Research trends articles present emerging topics and future directions in artificial intelligence in the form of focused mini-reviews. These articles aim to inform researchers about new developments, paradigms, and opportunities in rapidly evolving AI fields.

Vision

To be a recognized academic journal that contributes to the advancement of artificial intelligence research and its responsible and impactful applications at both regional and international levels.

Mission

To publish high-quality, original, and applied research in artificial intelligence, fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge dissemination that supports scientific progress and societal needs.

Strategic Goals

To achieve its vision and mission, Artificial Intelligence Research and Applications Journal (AIRAJ) is guided by the following strategic goals:

  • Enhance Research Quality: Ensure rigorous peer review and uphold high academic and ethical publishing standards.

  • Increase Academic Impact: Support the dissemination and citation of published research within the global AI research community.

  • Strengthen Visibility: Promote the journal among researchers, practitioners, and institutions through effective academic outreach.

  • Attract Distinguished Scholars: Build a diverse and reputable editorial board with local and international expertise in artificial intelligence.

  • Encourage High-Quality Submissions: Provide an accessible publication venue that motivates researchers to submit innovative and impactful work.

  • Expand Global Presence: Work toward inclusion in recognized abstracting and indexing databases to enhance accessibility and international reach.