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Exploring theses close to a research idea using Arabic keywords.
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Kashaf
A bibliographic database that helps researchers explore completed and registered thesis and dissertation topics and discover titles related to their research idea.
197,972+
Thesis titles
170+
Universities and colleges across the Arab world
Research support
For researchers and graduate students
Start your research topic with a clearer picture.
Kashaf supports searches across Arabic thesis and dissertation titles, helping researchers and academic advisors identify related work and refine a topic before starting a study.
The database brings together bibliographic information on completed and registered theses and dissertations. It supports the exploration of related topics by graduate students, academic supervisors, and research institutions. Its results should be considered alongside a review of other relevant sources.
What Kashaf offers
Information that helps researchers explore related topics and refine their research ideas before registration.
Completed and Ongoing Theses
A broader picture of topics registered or completed at Arabic academic institutions.
Supporting the Registration Decision
Helping researchers identify related topics and define a more precise research angle.
Access to Thesis Information
Access to bibliographic information on the thesis and dissertation topics included in Kashaf.
Similar-Topics Report
A search-result report can be issued for colleges and academic departments, listing similar topics found for the keywords used.
Comprehensive Subject Coverage
Covers pure and applied sciences, Islamic studies, administrative and social sciences, the arts and more, without limiting itself to one discipline.
Explore your topic in four steps
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Enter your keywords
Start with the Arabic words that describe your research idea.
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Review similar titles
See the completed and ongoing theses that are close to your topic.
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Issue a results report
Get a list of similar topics you can present to your college or department.
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Define your angle
Refine your topic or its angle before official registration.
Expected Outcomes
- Less duplication of thesis topics
- Better-formulated research ideas
- Support for academic advising
- An organized starting point
- Reports for colleges and academic departments
Target Audience
- Graduate students
- Academic supervisors
- Deanships of graduate studies
- Research centers
- Colleges and academic departments
Frequently asked questions
How do I access Kashaf?
Open the Kashaf platform using the link on this page to explore thesis and dissertation titles and related research topics.
What does Kashaf cover?
Kashaf includes titles and bibliographic information for completed and registered master’s and doctoral theses and supplementary research across a range of disciplines.
How can Kashaf help me explore a research topic?
Search using keywords that describe your idea, then review related completed and registered titles. A report of the search results can support discussion with your supervisor or department. The results do not by themselves establish that a topic is original.
How is Kashaf different from the Theses and Dissertations database?
Kashaf focuses on titles and bibliographic information for completed and registered theses and dissertations, helping users explore related topics. The Theses and Dissertations database provides records, abstracts, and available full texts according to content rights and subscription terms.
Who benefits from Kashaf?
Graduate students and researchers, as well as academic supervisors, deanships of graduate studies, and colleges and departments when checking topics before approving them.
Explore thesis topics before registration
Discover completed and registered topics related to your research idea.