Focus and Scope

To ensure a rigorous and well-directed academic exchange, articles published in the Journal of Agricultural Science and Sustainable Agriculture (JASSA) are categorized into the following core domains of agricultural science:

1 Plant, Soil, & Ecosystem Sciences

Focuses on the biophysical processes governing plant production, land resource management, and ecosystem resilience:

  • Agronomy & Horticulture: Crop physiology, cropping systems, vegetable, fruit, ornamental, and plantation crops.
  • Soil Science & Plant Nutrition: Soil physics, chemistry, biology, nutrient use efficiency, and land evaluation.
  • Plant Breeding & Protection: Conventional and molecular breeding, epidemiology, insect pests, and integrated pest management.
  • Forestry & Agroecology: Silviculture, agroforestry system design, and biodiversity in agricultural landscapes.

2 Animal Systems, Engineering, & Digital Agriculture

Focuses on animal and aquatic production systems, agricultural mechanization, and the integration of digital technologies:

  • Animal Science & Fisheries: Animal nutrition, breeding, production systems, fish and shrimp culture, and health management.
  • Agricultural Engineering & Post-Harvest: Farm mechanization, irrigation engineering, processing technology, and food quality.
  • Climate-Smart & Digital Agriculture: Climate change adaptation, precision agriculture, remote sensing, and data-driven decision support.

3 Socio-Economics, Agribusiness, & Policy

Focuses on the economic, institutional, and social systems through which agricultural output is handled, valued, and distributed:

  • Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness: Farm management, production economics, marketing, value chains, and agricultural finance.
  • Extension & Rural Development: Farmer decision-making, technology adoption, agricultural communication, and rural livelihoods.
  • Agricultural Policy & Security: Food security, trade, land tenure, and the socioeconomics of farming households.