University of Birjand Journal Achieves Q1 Ranking in ISC Database

Birjand, Iran — The scientific journal Studies in Green Development Management, owned by the University of Birjand, has secured the prestigious Q1 ranking in the latest evaluation by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), placing it among the top scientific journals in its field at national and regional levels.

According to the University of Birjand’s Public Relations and Information Office, Dr. Marziyeh Saghabjoo, Vice President for Research, Technology, and Innovation, announced this outstanding achievement. The journal has demonstrated significant improvement in scientific and research indicators, earning its place among the leading publications in its specialized domain.

Journal Details

• Owner: University of Birjand
• Responsible Manager: Dr. Mohammad Hajipour, Associate Professor of Geography and Rural Planning at the University of Birjand
• Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Karim, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Natural Resources at Kharazmi University
• Publication: Quarterly, in Persian

The journal has also earned the top Rank A in the 2025 evaluation by Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, further confirming its scientific credibility, content quality, and research standing among Iranian academic journals.

Dr. Saghabjoo congratulated the Responsible Manager, Editor-in-Chief, editorial board members, and the broader university community on this success. She described the Q1 ranking as an important step toward elevating the University of Birjand’s scientific profile both nationally and internationally.

This achievement reflects the university’s continued commitment to high-quality scholarly publishing and its growing influence in the field of green development management.