About the Journal

Journal Introduction

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research is a specialized scientific journal in the field of water management and water engineering, dedicated to publishing original, innovative, and applied research on the design, analysis, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of irrigation and drainage systems and structures.

The journal provides a scientific platform for presenting the achievements of researchers, faculty members, industry professionals, and executive experts. Through the publication of high-quality scientific articles, it aims to contribute to the advancement of water engineering knowledge and address challenges associated with sustainable water resources management.

By focusing on fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research, the journal facilitates knowledge exchange among various fields, including water engineering, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental sciences, information technology, and data science.

Journal History

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research, currently published by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AERI) as a scientific-research journal, is one of the specialized journals derived from the former Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research.

The establishment of this specialized journal was based on the request No. 249/7553 dated 17 February 2019 submitted by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute to the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran, proposing the separation of the former journal into three specialized journals in the fields of agricultural mechanization, food industries, and irrigation and drainage structures.

This separation was approved under approval No. 81671/18/3 dated 22 July 2015 issued by the Office of Research Policy and Planning of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, granting scientific-research status to the specialized journals.

The former Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research had been published since 1996 for nearly three decades and provided the scientific community with numerous research articles in the field of agricultural engineering.

The journal has been indexed in several scientific databases and citation systems, including:

• Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)
• Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC)
• Iran Journal
• National Publications Database of Iran
• Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) Information Database
• Agricultural Information and Scientific Documents Center (Agrisis)
• Scientific Information Database (SID)
• Google Scholar
• and other scientific indexing platforms.

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research continues its activities independently as a specialized scientific journal while maintaining the scientific standards, publication experience, and academic reputation inherited from the former Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research. The journal remains committed to advancing research and knowledge development in irrigation and drainage engineering, water structures, and sustainable water management.

Publication Information

The publication information of the journal is as follows:

• Journal Name: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research
• Scientific Field: Water Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
• Publication Language: Persian and English (according to the approved policies of the journal)
• Publication Format: Electronic / Printed (according to the current status of the journal)
• Publication Frequency: Quarterly
• Types of Published Articles:
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Technical Notes
• Extension and Applied Articles
• Article Evaluation Process: Specialized peer review process

Scientific Scope of the Journal

The journal covers the following scientific fields:

• Water Engineering
• Irrigation Engineering
• Drainage Engineering
• Hydraulics
• Hydraulic Structures
• Water Resources Management
• Civil Engineering in Water Resources
• Emerging Technologies in Water Management

Aims and Objectives of the Journal

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research was established with the aim of providing a specialized platform for publishing scientific studies in the fields of hydraulic structures, irrigation systems, and drainage systems.

The journal supports scientific development by strengthening the relationship between research activities and engineering applications and by providing a platform for disseminating the achievements of researchers in the field of water.

Since the beginning of its publication, the journal has continuously worked to improve its scientific position among specialized water-related journals through:

• Enhancing the peer-review process,
• Improving the scientific quality of published articles,
• Developing publication ethics policies,
• Upgrading electronic publication infrastructures.

The journal seeks to facilitate knowledge transfer, technology development, and stronger interaction among universities, industries, and executive organizations through the publication of high-quality scientific research.

Ownership and Publisher

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research is published by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AERI). The scientific management, publication policies, and supervision of the publication processes are carried out by the journal’s management structure and Editorial Board.

The publisher is committed to providing the necessary infrastructure for regular publication, maintaining scientific quality, ensuring compliance with publication ethics principles, and supporting the development of the journal’s scientific activities.

The publisher and journal management are committed to preserving the scientific independence of the peer-review and editorial decision-making processes. No non-scientific intervention is allowed in the evaluation, acceptance, or rejection of submitted manuscripts.

The owner and publisher of the Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research is the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AERI), one of the research institutes affiliated with the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) under the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The journal’s headquarters and editorial office are located at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran. The editorial office is responsible for publication management, scientific support, and coordination of the peer-review and publication processes.

The journal is published quarterly under an Open Access policy and has the following International Standard Serial Numbers:

• Print ISSN: 9148-6645
• Electronic ISSN (eISSN): 6772-3060

All communications related to manuscript submission, peer review procedures, publication follow-up, and other scientific or administrative inquiries are conducted through the journal’s editorial office and electronic submission system.

Authors, reviewers, and readers can access journal information, guidelines, and electronic services through the official website:

https://idser.areeo.ac.ir

They can also contact the editorial office via the official email address:

idser@areeo.ac.ir

For telephone communications or postal correspondence, official contact information, including telephone numbers, postal code, and complete address of the institute, is available through the “Contact Us” page on the journal website.

By utilizing the scientific capacity of its Editorial Board members and expert reviewers, and by adhering to publication ethics standards while maintaining the independence of the peer-review process, the journal publishes original research in the fields of:

• Irrigation and drainage structures,
• Water systems management and operation,
• Hydraulics,
• Water resources,
• Drainage engineering,
• Water conveyance and distribution structures,
• And other related fields.

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research provides open access to scientific knowledge by enabling researchers and the scientific community to freely read, access, download, and use published articles.

The objective of the open access policy is to promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge, facilitate the use of research findings by scholars, and strengthen communication among researchers, specialists, and the academic community.

All published articles become freely available to readers through the official journal website after publication. Open access to articles is provided while respecting authors’ rights, intellectual property regulations, and the terms of the publication license.

Publication Fees

In line with its commitment to supporting scientific development and knowledge dissemination, the Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research currently does not charge authors any fees for:

• Initial manuscript screening,
• Peer review process,
• Article acceptance,
• Article processing,
• Publication,
• Access to published articles.

All stages of scientific evaluation and publication are provided free of charge.

Copyright and Author Rights

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research respects the intellectual and scientific rights of authors and preserves the ownership of published works in accordance with copyright regulations.

Authors are responsible for:

• Ensuring the originality of their manuscripts,
• The accuracy and reliability of the presented data,
• Compliance with intellectual property rights,
• Obtaining necessary permissions for the use of materials belonging to others.

Publication of an article in the journal does not imply the transfer or restriction of authors’ moral rights. The names, contributions, and scientific reputation of authors are preserved throughout all stages of publication.

Publication License

All articles published in the Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license, users are permitted to:

• Read,
• Download,
• Print,
• Reproduce,
• Share,
• Republish,
• Translate,
• Adapt and reuse published articles,

in any medium or format, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

Authors retain copyright ownership of their published works. Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors grant the journal the right of first publication.

Author Responsibilities

Authors of submitted manuscripts are responsible for:

• Ensuring the originality and novelty of their research;
• Providing accurate information and reliable data;
• Following research ethics principles;
• Properly citing and acknowledging sources;
• Declaring any potential conflicts of interest;
• Cooperating with the peer-review process and implementing necessary revisions.

Scientific and Digital Identifiers

Journal Scientific Identifiers

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research uses scientific and digital identification standards to improve the discoverability, accessibility, and citation potential of its published articles.

These identifiers play an important role in scientific information management, improving communication among researchers, increasing article retrieval capabilities, and strengthening the journal’s international visibility.

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research is assigned official International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSNs) for both its print and online editions. The journal's Print ISSN: 3060-6764 and Online ISSN (e-ISSN): 3060-6772 serve as its official identifiers in the International ISSN Register and are used for the identification, indexing, and citation of the journal in international scientific databases and digital libraries. 

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

The journal assigns a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to its published articles.

The DOI system provides:

• Permanent access to published articles;
• Improved citation tracking;
• More efficient management of scientific references;
• Connection of articles with international scientific information systems.

Each published article receives a unique DOI identifier.

Researcher Identifier (ORCID)

The journal encourages authors to provide their ORCID iD during manuscript submission.

The use of ORCID contributes to:

• Reducing errors in author identification;
• Increasing researchers’ scientific credibility;
• Improving the connection and management of academic records.

Metadata Quality

The journal is committed to accurately registering and publishing the bibliographic information of articles, including:

• Article title;
• Authors’ names;
• Institutional affiliations;
• Abstract;
• Keywords;
• References;
• Publication date;
• DOI identifier.

All metadata are maintained according to appropriate scientific and international standards to enhance article visibility and accessibility.

Article Archiving and Preservation Policy

Scientific Preservation Policy

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research is committed to the long-term preservation of published scientific content and ensuring continuous access to articles.

The purpose of the archiving policy is to:

• Prevent the loss of scientific information;
• Preserve publication records;
• Ensure future access of researchers to scientific resources.

Journal Archiving Principles

The journal strives to:

• Preserve the final published versions of articles;
• Maintain article information in digital repositories and electronic systems;
• Use standard formats for long-term data storage;
• Preserve bibliographic information of published articles;
• Ensure long-term retrieval and accessibility of articles.

Article Versions Management

Records related to the following versions of manuscripts are managed according to the journal’s internal policies and scientific publishing standards:

• Initial submitted version;
• Revised version;
• Accepted version;
• Final published version.

The journal maintains appropriate records of each stage of the publication process to ensure transparency, reliability, and scientific documentation.

Long-Term Access Preservation

The journal continuously seeks to maintain sustainable access to published articles for the scientific community through appropriate digital archiving infrastructures and long-term preservation mechanisms.

National and International Audiences

Journal Audience

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research is designed to serve a broad community of researchers, professionals, and stakeholders involved in water-related sciences and engineering.

The primary audiences of the journal include:

• University faculty members;
• Water researchers;
• Graduate students;
• Water and civil engineers;
• Irrigation and drainage specialists;
• Engineering consulting companies;
• Water project managers;
• Executive organizations involved in water resources management;
• Research centers;
• Water policy makers.

International Audience

With the aim of expanding international scientific communication, the journal seeks to provide opportunities for participation and collaboration with researchers from around the world.

This objective is pursued through:

• Providing journal information in English;
• Developing cooperation with international researchers;
• Attracting manuscripts from international authors;
• Increasing presence in reputable scientific databases;
• Enhancing the visibility and accessibility of published articles.

Commitment to Scientific Excellence

The Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Structures Engineering Research is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific publishing by promoting ethical publication practices, ensuring rigorous peer review, supporting open access to scientific knowledge, and encouraging collaboration among researchers, academic institutions, industries, and water management organizations.

Through the publication of innovative and high-quality research, the journal aims to contribute to sustainable water management, advancement of irrigation and drainage engineering, and development of scientific solutions for water-related challenges.