Abstract

 The quality of the research can be measured by a set of standards and indicators that focus on the idea of research originality, the depth of discussion, the literature analysis techniques, and the quality of research instruments. This research aims to evaluate the quality of Arab journals of special education (AJSEs). Five AJSEs were evaluated, all specializing in special education in the Arab world. The AJSEs were issued in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. A checklist of 20 indicators was developed and applied to these journals. Results revealed that 5 indicators were highly met, 11 indicators were moderately met, and 4 indicators were low met in AJSEs. The results also indicated a difference in the quality indicators achievability (QIA) according to the journal's name. The QIA in International Journal for Talent Development, and Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation was considerable. While, the QIA of the Saudi Journal of Special Education and Arab Journal of Disability and Talent Sciences was moderate, and it was low in Journal of Special Education.
 
 Keywords: Arab journals of special education, indicators, quality, scientific publishing, special education
Highlights
Scientific publishing (SP) is an indicator for societies’ advancement and the ability to achieve sustainable development
The results indicated a difference in the quality indicators achievability (QIA) according to the journal's name
The AJSEs are published through different organizations: the Journal of Special Education (JSE) and the International Journal for Talent Development (IJTD) are published by universities, the Saudi Journal of Special Education (SJSE) is published by a specialized professional association affiliated to King Saud University, and the Journals of Special Education and Rehabilitation (JSER) and AJDTS are published by commercial corporations
Summary
Scientific publishing (SP) is an indicator for societies’ advancement and the ability to achieve sustainable development. The globalization of knowledge has enhanced international competitiveness in the SP This competitiveness improved publishing according to the impact factor and citations for research that was published in peer-reviewed journals. The SP represents the most scientific activities for university faculty It is one of the criteria for academic promotion or renewal of their contracts (Aalst, 2010). The contribution of the faculty and scholars to SP is one of the criteria used in the international ranking of the universities (Kivinen et al.,2017; Orbay et al, 2020). The SP has acquired 40% in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)and 30% in the World University Ranking (El Dahshan, 2018)
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