The ISC annually identifies and recognizes the most cited Iranian scholars across various disciplines, including the Humanities, Social Sciences, Art, and Architecture. The 1404 list features 557 researchers categorized into 16 specialized thematic areas, reflecting the continuous growth and dynamism of the country’s research landscape.

The inclusion of University of Kurdistan faculty members in this elite group underscores the high standard of scientific output and research quality at the institution, further solidifying its standing within the national scientific framework. The recognized scholars are: Dr. Omid Ghaderzadeh in the field of Sociology and Political Science, Dr. Jalil Fathi in Linguistics, and Dr. Davoud Jamini in Geographical Sciences and Social Sciences.

Full details of the list and comprehensive data regarding each researcher's performance are accessible through the official ISC website at hcr.isc.ac.