Madinah:The Islamic University Journal for Educational and Social Sciences, published by the Islamic University of Madinah, has made a notable leap in the 2026 Arab Citation and Impact Factor (Arcif) ranking of Arab scientific journals. It moved from 80th place in 2025 to 42nd place in 2026.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the university attributed this advancement to its continuous efforts to enhance the quality of its scientific journals and improve research publishing within the fields of educational and social sciences.