Journal Overview
The American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (AJAF) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research and practice across the agricultural and forestry sciences. AJAF publishes high-quality original research, reviews, short communications, technical notes, and policy analyses that enhance sustainable food systems, resilient landscapes, climate-smart production, and evidence-based resource management.
Aims & Scope
Agriculture
- Agronomy, crop physiology, soil science, plant nutrition
- Plant breeding, genetics, seed systems, biotechnology
- Pest, disease, and weed science; Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Precision agriculture, remote sensing, GIS, farm automation & robotics
- Water resources, irrigation, salinity, and soil–water interactions
- Postharvest technology, storage, processing, value chains, food security
- Agroecology, conservation agriculture, regenerative & climate-smart practices
- Farm economics, markets, policy, and sustainable supply chains
Forestry
- Silviculture, forest ecology, forest health & protection
- Forest genetics, wood science, bio-based materials, biomaterials
- Agroforestry systems, landscape restoration, and reforestation
- Fire ecology, risk reduction, and forest resilience
- Biodiversity, wildlife–habitat interactions, watershed management
- Forest products, value addition, circular bioeconomy
- Socio-ecological systems, community forestry, tenure & governance
- Monitoring, MRV for carbon, REDD+, nature-based solutions
Interdisciplinary submissions that integrate environmental, economic, and social dimensions—and share open data or code where possible—are strongly encouraged.
Article Types
- Research Articles: Full studies with robust methodology, results, and implications.
- Review Articles: Narrative or systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and meta-analyses.
- Short Communications: Concise reports of novel methods, datasets, or preliminary findings.
- Technical Notes: Protocols, instrumentation, remote-sensing workflows, decision-support tools.
- Case Studies & Practice Notes: Field implementation, restoration programs, policy pilots.
- Policy & Economics: Analyses of regulations, incentives, and market mechanisms.
- Data/Software Papers: Curated datasets or open-source tools of clear community value.
Editorial Process & Peer Review
- Initial Screening: Scope fit, originality, ethical compliance, and basic quality checks.
- Double-Blind Peer Review: Typically 2–3 expert reviewers; identities concealed both ways.
- Editorial Decision: Accept, Minor/Major Revision, or Reject with constructive feedback.
- Typical Timelines (indicative): First decision in 3–6 weeks; acceptance to online publication within 1–2 weeks after final files.
Open Access & Licensing
AJAF is fully open access. Published articles are immediately and permanently available. Authors retain copyright and articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, enabling broad reuse with attribution.
Ethics, Integrity & Misconduct
- AJAF follows COPE guidelines on publication ethics and malpractice.
- All submissions undergo similarity checks for plagiarism and redundant publication.
- Authors must disclose conflicts of interest, funding, permits, and relevant approvals (e.g., animal/fieldwork).
- Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are issued as needed to maintain the scholarly record.
Why Publish with AJAF?
- Interdisciplinary scope spanning agriculture, forestry, and sustainability
- Rigorous, constructive, and timely peer review
- Immediate open access under CC BY for maximal reach and citation
- Support for open data, reproducibility, and practical uptake
- Clear editorial policies and transparent decision process
Contact
For general queries and editorial correspondence: info@journalsonline.org
For submissions, visit: Submit Manuscript |
For reviewer/board applications: Join Reviewer Team / Join Editorial Board