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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Data and Policy

The Data and Policy section of the Scientific Journal of Agricultural Sciences (SJAS) publishes original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and short communications that bridge data-driven analysis with agricultural policy, economics, and decision support. This section aims to strengthen the connection between empirical research, modeling, and real-world policy formulation to promote sustainable, resilient, and inclusive agricultural systems.

It welcomes studies that use statistical, computational, or spatial data to address challenges in food security, climate adaptation, natural resource management, and agricultural innovation. Interdisciplinary research integrating big data analytics, socio-economic modeling, and policy frameworks is particularly encouraged.

Scope and Coverage

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Agricultural economics, policy analysis, and governance

  • Data-driven decision-making in agriculture and environmental management

  • Climate-smart agriculture and sustainability policy frameworks

  • Socio-economic and demographic drivers of agricultural change

  • Spatial analysis, GIS, and remote sensing for agricultural policy and planning

  • Big data, AI, and machine learning applications in agricultural policy modeling

  • Impact assessment of agricultural programs and interventions

  • Food systems, market dynamics, and trade policy

  • Land-use planning, rural development, and resource allocation

  • Risk assessment, food security metrics, and resilience modeling

  • Open data, research transparency, and digital agriculture governance

  • Integration of scientific evidence into policy formulation and evaluation

  • International cooperation, SDGs, and agricultural transformation strategies

Submission and Review Policy

All submissions to the Data and Policy section should present methodologically robust, evidence-based analyses that contribute to agricultural data science, policy design, or implementation. Papers may include quantitative modeling, simulation studies, qualitative analysis, or interdisciplinary frameworks that link science and policy.

Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by experts in agricultural economics, policy, data science, and sustainability. Authors must adhere to the journal’s ethical standards, data availability policies, and transparency principles. Datasets and analytical models should be clearly documented and, when possible, made accessible for reproducibility.

Animals

This section publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications focused on animal and veterinary sciences relevant to agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability. Topics include animal genetics and breeding, physiology, nutrition, reproduction, welfare, health, and disease management, as well as livestock production systems, sustainable animal husbandry, and innovations in animal biotechnology.

Manuscripts should present scientifically sound methodologies and novel insights contributing to the advancement of animal science. Submissions integrating modern approaches such as molecular biology, bioinformatics, remote sensing, or machine learning in animal research are particularly encouraged.

All submissions to this section undergo double-blind peer review and must comply with the journal’s ethical policies, including those related to animal care and use. This section welcomes studies addressing the biology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, health, welfare, and production systems of domesticated and wild animals relevant to agriculture and food security. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Animal breeding and genetics

  • Livestock nutrition and feed science

  • Animal physiology and reproductive biology

  • Veterinary medicine and animal health

  • Animal behavior, welfare, and ethics

  • Sustainable livestock systems and environmental impacts

  • Integration of animal and crop production systems

  • Innovations in animal biotechnology and molecular biology

This section aims to bridge traditional animal science with modern interdisciplinary approaches such as molecular techniques, AI-based livestock monitoring, and sustainable agricultural integration.

Plants

The Plants section of the Scientific Journal of Agricultural Sciences (SJAS) publishes high-quality original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications focused on all aspects of plant science with direct or indirect relevance to agriculture, environmental sustainability, and food security. This section aims to advance the understanding of plant structure, function, adaptation, and interactions under diverse ecological and management conditions.

Manuscripts are welcomed that address fundamental and applied research using physiological, biochemical, molecular, and computational approaches to improve crop performance, resource efficiency, and resilience to environmental stresses.

Scope and Coverage

This section covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:

Plant physiology and biochemistry

Molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics

Plant genetics and breeding for stress tolerance, yield, and quality traits

Plant–microbe and plant–soil interactions

Plant biotechnology and bioengineering applications

Photosynthesis, nutrient dynamics, and water-use efficiency

Crop modeling, phenotyping, and precision agriculture techniques

Plant responses to abiotic (drought, salinity, temperature, heavy metals, pollutants) and biotic stresses (pathogens, pests, weeds)

Seed biology, germination, and growth regulation

Sustainable crop production and agroecological systems

Climate change impacts on plants and mitigation strategies

Remote sensing, GIS, and AI-based tools in plant science research

Submission and Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the Plants section must present novel, scientifically rigorous, and ethically conducted research. Interdisciplinary studies integrating plant science with data science, environmental management, or biotechnological innovation are particularly encouraged.

Submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process handled by expert editors and reviewers specializing in the relevant subfields. Authors are required to follow the journal’s ethical guidelines, data availability standards, and citation policies. Studies involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or field experiments must include compliance statements with institutional and national biosafety regulations.

Microbes

The Microbes section of the Scientific Journal of Agricultural Sciences (SJAS) publishes high-quality original research articles, reviews, and short communications focusing on the biology, ecology, and applications of microorganisms in agriculture and environmental systems. This section serves as a platform for advancing knowledge on microbial diversity, function, and interactions that contribute to sustainable agricultural production, soil health, and ecosystem resilience.

Research integrating classical microbiology with molecular biology, bioinformatics, and biotechnological innovations is especially encouraged. Manuscripts addressing applied and theoretical aspects of microbial processes that enhance crop productivity, nutrient cycling, and stress tolerance are also welcome.

Scope and Coverage

Topics covered in this section include, but are not limited to:

  • Soil and rhizosphere microbiology

  • Plant–microbe and microbe–microbe interactions

  • Microbial ecology, community structure, and diversity analysis

  • Beneficial microbes for plant growth promotion (PGPR, AMF, endophytes)

  • Biological nitrogen fixation and nutrient mobilization

  • Microbial biocontrol of plant diseases and pests

  • Environmental microbiology and biodegradation of pollutants

  • Microbial genomics, metagenomics, and systems biology

  • Industrial and agricultural biotechnology involving microbes

  • Fermentation processes and microbial metabolite production

  • Microbial indicators of soil and water quality

  • Synthetic biology, bioinoculants, and microbiome engineering

  • Role of microbes in climate change mitigation and carbon sequestration

Submission and Review Policy

Submissions to the Microbes section should present scientifically robust, original findings contributing to microbial science and its agricultural applications. Interdisciplinary studies linking microbiology with soil science, plant physiology, environmental engineering, or computational biology are highly encouraged.

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process by experts in relevant subfields. Authors must adhere to the journal’s ethical and biosafety standards, including regulations governing the handling of pathogenic strains and genetically modified microorganisms.

Engineering and Technology

Engineering and Technology

The Engineering and Technology section of the Scientific Journal of Agricultural Sciences (SJAS) publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications that highlight innovations, technologies, and engineering solutions advancing sustainable agriculture, food production, and environmental management. This section serves as a forum for interdisciplinary research linking agricultural sciences with engineering design, automation, and data-driven technologies that enhance efficiency, productivity, and resilience in agricultural systems.

Research integrating mechanical, electrical, environmental, and computational engineering principles with agricultural applications is highly encouraged.

Scope and Coverage

This section covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

Agricultural machinery design, testing, and automation

Precision agriculture and smart farming technologies

Remote sensing, GIS, and UAV (drone)-based monitoring systems

Internet of Things (IoT) applications in agriculture

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics in crop and livestock systems

Controlled environment agriculture (greenhouses, hydroponics, aeroponics)

Postharvest technology, food engineering, and processing systems

Renewable energy applications in agriculture (bioenergy, solar, wind, and waste-to-energy systems)

Water resource engineering, irrigation technology, and drainage management

Environmental and ecological engineering for sustainable farming

Robotics, sensors, and automation in agricultural operations

Soil and water conservation engineering

Agricultural waste management and circular bioeconomy innovations

Modeling, simulation, and optimization of agricultural processes

Submission and Review Policy

Submissions must present original, high-quality research or technology-based reviews with clear methodological rigor and scientific relevance. Studies that combine experimental, modeling, and computational approaches or demonstrate real-world applications of engineering and digital technologies in agriculture are particularly welcomed.

All manuscripts submitted to this section undergo a double-blind peer review by domain experts. Authors must ensure technical accuracy, reproducibility of results, and adherence to ethical and environmental standards related to engineering and technology research.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy – SciNex Journal of Advanced Sciences

Last Updated: 17 December 2025

1. Overview

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This policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant global regulations.

2. Data Controller

SciNex Publishers
Lahore, Pakistan
Email: privacy@scinexpublishers.com

3. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to facilitate the scholarly publishing lifecycle, including submission, peer review, editing, publication, dissemination, and archiving.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

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We may receive information from third-party services integral to scholarly communication, such as ORCID (when you link your profile) or institutional single sign-on systems.

4. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes and under the corresponding legal bases:

Purpose of Processing

Categories of Data

Legal Basis

To manage manuscript submission, peer review, and the editorial process.

Author, reviewer, and editor contact details; manuscript content; correspondence.

Performance of a contract; Legitimate interest in facilitating scholarly publishing.

To publish and permanently archive scholarly articles.

Author name, affiliation, contact details, article content, abstracts.

Consent (obtained via publication agreement).

To communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

Email address, name, institutional affiliation.

Legitimate interest in effective journal administration.

To send newsletters, announcements, and table-of-contents alerts.

Email address, name.

Consent (where required by law).

To maintain the security and integrity of our website and services.

IP address, log data.

Legitimate interest in protecting our systems and users.

To comply with legal, ethical, and academic obligations (e.g., investigating misconduct).

Relevant correspondence and submission data.

Legal obligation; Legitimate interest in upholding publishing ethics.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • For Publication: Author names, affiliations, contact details, and the full scholarly work are published and made permanently accessible as part of the scientific record.
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We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information for commercial marketing purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

Our operations are global, and your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all international data transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Scholarly Record: Published articles and associated author metadata are retained indefinitely.
  • User Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active. You may request deactivation.
  • Editorial and Review Records: Retained for a period necessary to ensure the integrity of the scholarly process, handle disputes, and maintain a historical record of contributions.
  • Backups: Data may reside in secure backup systems for disaster recovery before being deleted.

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9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

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  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): To request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., our obligation to maintain the scholarly record).
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  • Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 2. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

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12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

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