Іракське цифрове сховище університетських дипломних робіт та дисертацій: опис дослідження

Objective. The Iraqi Qualifications Repository (IQDR) represents a significant step in Iraq's efforts to modernize education and establish a prominent position in global scientific research. This article provides a detailed overview of the repository, focusing on its history, features, impact on academia, and the challenges it faces. Methods. The article places the IQDR within the broader context of digital scholarship, examining its technology, multilingual options, metadata features, and its potential to serve as a model for other national academic repositories in the region. Results. The Iraqi Qualifications Repository (IQDR) is Iraq's primary electronic collection of graduate theses and dissertations from its universities, essential for knowledge sharing, supporting open access, and assisting academic verification. Conclusions. Despite the challenges, IQDR has the potential to undergo significant strategic transformations if we properly capitalize on the available opportunities. The repository can be developed into a national knowledge platform by incorporating faculty research and locally published articles, as well as linking it to local scientific conferences and working papers.