About the Journal

Agriculture and Food Sciences Research is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal that aims to publish high-quality, original research in all areas related to agriculture and food sciences. The journal offers a platform for researchers, scientists, policymakers, and professionals to share new findings, innovative methods, and practical solutions to important global challenges—such as food security, environmental sustainability, and agricultural development.

We welcome submissions from universities, research institutes, government and non-government organizations, and both public and private sector professionals.

Types of Papers We Accept

  • Original Research Articles – Detailed studies presenting new and significant results.

  • Review Papers – Summaries of current knowledge on a particular topic, with expert insights.

  • Case Studies – Real-world applications, experiences, or examples of agricultural or food science practices.

Scope of the Journal

The journal covers following topics:

  • Agricultural Engineering and Technology: Modern tools, machines, automation, and precision agriculture.

  • Agriculture and the Environment: How farming affects and interacts with nature and climate.

  • Agricultural History and Policy: How agriculture has developed over time and the laws or policies that affect it.

  • Agronomy and Crop Science: Growing crops, improving yield, and managing plants efficiently.

  • Animal and Poultry Sciences: Research about raising animals and birds, their health, and nutrition.

  • Aquaculture and Fisheries: Farming fish and managing water-based food systems sustainably.

  • Food Chemistry and Nutrition: Studying what food is made of and how it affects health.

  • Food Engineering and Technology: Innovations in food processing, packaging, and storage.

  • Food Safety and Policy: Ensuring food is safe to eat and meets health regulations.

  • Horticulture and Tree Fruit Production: Growing fruits, vegetables, and decorative plants.

  • Organic and Sustainable Agriculture: Environmentally friendly and resource-efficient farming practices.

  • Plant and Soil Sciences: Understanding how plants grow and how healthy soil supports them.

  • Water Resources and Irrigation: Using water wisely for farming and ensuring long-term availability.

Paper Submission and Publishing Process

Here is a simple guide to how your paper will be handled after submission:

1. Submission Acknowledgement

As soon as you submit your manuscript online, you will receive an automatic email confirming that we received it. Within 1 to 3 working days, you will also get a formal confirmation from the editorial team. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam or junk folder, or contact the editorial assistant.

2. Initial Check

The editor or assistant will first check if your paper fits the journal’s scope. Then, we use CrossCheck (iThenticate) to check for plagiarism. Any paper with copied or self-copied content will not be accepted.

3. Peer Review Process

The journal uses a double-blind review system, which means:

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.

  • Authors do not know who the reviewers are.

Each paper is reviewed by three experts:

  • Two external reviewers (independent subject experts)

  • One editor from the journal’s board

They assess the quality, originality, and clarity of your work.

4. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ comments, the editor decides whether to:

  • Accept the paper

  • Request revisions

  • Reject the paper

If the reviewers have different opinions, the editor will carefully review all feedback and may send the paper for another round of review.

5. Notification of the Review Result

The corresponding author (and co-authors) will receive an email with the final decision and reviewer feedback.

6. Publication Fee

For the year 2025, there is no publication fee for accepted, well-prepared manuscripts. Publication is free of charge.

7. Publication and Access

After publication, authors and readers will receive a notification. All published articles are freely available on the journal’s website.

Open Access and Copyright Policy

  • All articles are published as open access, meaning anyone in the world can read and download them for free.

  • Authors keep the copyright to their articles.

  • The journal has the right of first publication, but authors can later share, republish, or archive their article anywhere.

  • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, allowing others to reuse the content with proper credit to the authors.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year, with two issues released annually.