**News: Dr. Waleed Al-Hashimi from Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, University of Basrah, Receives Reviewer Certificate**  

Dr. **Waleed Al-Hashimi**, an Assistant Professor at Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, University of Basrah**, has been awarded a certificate of appreciation by **BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making** in recognition of his valuable contribution to the peer review of a scientific manuscript. 

This journal is recognized as one of the prestigious publications, ranked in the second quartile (Q2) in the Scopus database**, reflecting the importance and quality of the research it publishes. The certificate, awarded on **October 15, 2024**, acknowledges Dr. Al-Hashimi’s efforts in providing thorough and objective reviews, which enhance the scientific quality of research publications.

This achievement adds to Dr. Al-Hashimi’s distinguished academic career and highlights his role as an accredited reviewer in the academic community, showcasing his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and supporting fellow researchers in the fields of medical informatics and decision-making.