In a contribution that highlights the University of Information Technology and Communications’ growing presence in the international research community, Dr. Maysaa Ahmed Abdulkarim, a lecturer at the College of Biomedical Informatics, has completed five specialized peer reviews in the field of bioinformatics for research papers submitted to international journals published by Elsevier during September and October 2026.

Her contributions included one manuscript review for the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, a journal ranked in the first quartile (Q1), and four reviews for Computational Biology and Chemistry, ranked in the second quartile (Q2). Both journals are indexed in Scopus and Clarivate.

These contributions reflect the vital role of international peer review in upholding research quality, strengthening academic publishing standards, and ensuring the integrity of scientific knowledge. They also underscore Dr. Maysaa’s expertise and dedication, while highlighting the active role of UoITC’s academic staff in supporting rigorous research and contributing to the advancement of science on the international stage.