In Memory of the Late Professor Dr. Abolghasem Radfar
Founder and Late Editor-in-Chief of the Scholarly Biannual Journal *Kohan-Nameh-ye Adab-e Parsi*
The passing of the esteemed Professor, the late Dr. Abolghasem Radfar, is a deeply sorrowful loss for the nation’s scholarly and literary community—and, in particular, for the academic family of the biannual journal *Kohan-Nameh-ye Adab-e Parsi*. He was a scholar who dedicated a significant portion of his professional and academic endeavors to founding, guiding, and sustaining this publication.
Dr. Radfar was one of the founders of *Kohan-Nameh-ye Adab-e Parsi* and served as its Editor-in-Chief from 2012 (1391 SH) until the final days of his prolific life. His continuous tenure as Editor-in-Chief for over a decade reflects his steadfast commitment to research in the Persian language and literature, as well as his dedication to providing a platform for the presentation and dissemination of scholarly achievements within this field.
Beyond executive and managerial responsibilities, the role of an editor-in-chief for a scholarly journal demands rigorous evaluation of research, careful attention to the academic credibility of submitted works, and a commitment to fostering ongoing scholarly dialogue within a specialized discipline. In this light, the role played by the late Dr. Radfar in the establishment and continued operation of *Kohan-Nameh-ye Adab-e Parsi* constitutes an integral part of the journal’s academic history—a legacy that his colleagues and fellow researchers in the field are now entrusted to uphold. The Editorial Board and staff of the scholarly biannual journal *Kohan-nameh-ye Adab-e Parsi* (Persian Literature Chronicle) extend their condolences on the passing of this distinguished scholar to his esteemed family, colleagues, students, and friends, as well as to the nation’s academic and literary community. They honor his invaluable contributions and enduring role in the founding and continued operation of this journal. Undoubtedly, the name and memory of the late Dr. Radfar will remain cherished in the history of this publication and in the recollections of the colleagues and researchers who worked alongside him.
The Editorial Board and Staff of the Scholarly Biannual *Kohan-nameh-ye Adab-e Parsi*