Editorial sections
JOSTA welcomes submissions across a broad range of subject areas related to sustainable technology in agriculture. Below are the defined editorial sections along with descriptions and relevant tags to help authors identify the most suitable category for their manuscript.
Crop and Plant Science
Focuses on advances in crop production, breeding, physiology, agronomy, and sustainable plant-based innovations, including aspects of plant health, entomology, pest and disease management, resistance mechanisms, and integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies. Tags: Crops, PlantScience
Soil Science and Agroecology
Covers soil health, nutrient management, soil microbiology, and ecological approaches to farming systems. Tags: Soil, Ecology
Animal Science and Fisheries
Includes studies related to livestock management, aquaculture, animal health, nutrition, and breeding. Tags: Livestock, Fisheries
Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Research in genetic engineering, genomics, molecular markers, tissue culture, and related biotechnology tools in agriculture. Tags: Biotech, Molecular
Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Covers machinery, irrigation systems, automation, sensors, precision agriculture, and farm energy innovations. Tags: Engineering, Technology
Data Science and Statistics in Agriculture
Focuses on the application of data analytics, statistical methods, AI, and modeling in agricultural research. Tags: Data, Statistics
Agricultural Economics and Policy
Includes research on farm economics, market analysis, price policy, rural livelihoods, and agribusiness. Tags: Economics, Policy
Extension Education and Rural Development
Studies on outreach methods, knowledge transfer, participatory learning, rural livelihoods, and agricultural communication. Tags: Extension, Rural
Post-Harvest Technology and Food Science
Addresses post-harvest handling, storage, food processing, value addition, and food quality. Tags: PostHarvest, Food
Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture
Research on adaptation and mitigation strategies, carbon farming, climate-resilient agriculture, and sustainability metrics. Tags: Climate, Sustainability
Forestry and Agroforestry
Focuses on tree-based farming systems, biodiversity conservation, forest resource management, and ecosystem services. Tags: Forestry, Agroforestry
Library and Information Science
Focuses on the organization, management, and dissemination of agricultural knowledge through digital libraries, open-access systems, bibliometrics, and information literacy for research and innovation. Tags: Library, InformationScience