Knowledge Advancement
Publish research that expands scholarly understanding and contributes to academic literature.
Advancing Scholarly Knowledge Within the Official Scope of IJMAST
International Journal of Modern Agricultural Sciences and Technology (IJMAST) aims to promote high-quality scholarly communication by publishing original research, review articles, case studies, conceptual papers, technical notes, short communications and other academically valuable contributions aligned with the journal’s stated aims, scope and editorial policy.
The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, academicians, professors, Ph.D. scholars, professionals, practitioners and institutions to disseminate research that demonstrates originality, methodological clarity, ethical integrity, academic relevance and meaningful contribution to knowledge.
IJMAST gives priority to manuscripts that clearly connect with the official research areas of the journal, address a relevant scholarly problem, use a sound academic method and contribute to disciplinary or interdisciplinary understanding.
Global Visibility
Support open access, metadata-ready publishing and wider scholarly discoverability.
Research Integrity
Promote originality, transparency, ethical conduct and responsible authorship.
Innovation
Encourage new ideas, applied research, emerging methods and future-focused studies.
Vision and Mission
Our Vision
To become a trusted scholarly journal that supports ethical research, open knowledge, academic innovation, inclusive scholarly communication and meaningful publication within the official academic scope of IJMAST.
Our Mission
To publish peer-reviewed, original and impactful research through a transparent editorial process, DOI-supported publication system, author-friendly communication and open access platform for academic visibility.
Core Objectives of IJMAST
The objectives of IJMAST are designed to support authors, strengthen academic institutions, promote ethical research and improve global discoverability of scholarly work.
Academic Excellence
To publish quality research that strengthens scholarly knowledge and academic standards.
Peer Review Quality
To maintain rigorous peer review and fair editorial evaluation.
Ethical Publishing
To promote originality, transparency, responsible authorship and COPE-inspired ethics.
Open Access
To make scholarly research accessible without subscription barriers.
Global Discoverability
To improve visibility through metadata, DOI support and SEO-ready academic structure.
Inclusive Scholarship
To encourage responsible and accessible scholarly communication for diverse authors.
Metadata Readiness
To support article-level metadata, citation traceability and repository compatibility.
Scholarly Community
To connect authors, reviewers, editors, universities and research communities.
Official Research Scope of IJMAST
Manuscripts submitted to IJMAST should be aligned with one or more of the journal’s official research areas. Authors are encouraged to review the scope carefully before submission and clearly explain how their manuscript fits the academic focus of the journal.
Scope Summary: Agronomy, Crop Production, Cropping Systems and Integrated Farming
Horticulture, Plant Science, Crop Improvement, Genetics and Biotechnology
Soil Science, Plant Nutrition, Agricultural Microbiology and Soil Health
Seed Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Integrated Pest Management
Agricultural Engineering, Farm Mechanization, Irrigation and Water Management
Precision Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, Drones, Remote Sensing and GIS
Sustainable, Organic, Natural, Regenerative and Climate-Smart Agriculture
Post-Harvest Technology, Food Processing, Value Addition and Supply-Chain Innovation
Animal Science, Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Forestry and Agroforestry
Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Extension, Rural Development, Policy, Education and Environmental Management
Agronomy and Crop Science
Crop production, cropping systems, crop physiology, weed science, conservation agriculture and integrated farming systems
Horticultural Sciences
Fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, plantation crops, medicinal and aromatic plants, nursery management and protected cultivation
Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
Soil fertility, soil chemistry, soil physics, soil microbiology, nutrient management, fertilizers, biofertilizers, soil health and soil conservation
Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics
Crop improvement, plant genetics, quantitative genetics, molecular breeding, genomics, germplasm conservation, hybrid development and marker-assisted selection
Agricultural Biotechnology
Plant tissue culture, genetic engineering, molecular biology, genome editing, bioinformatics, microbial biotechnology and biotechnology-based crop improvement
Agricultural Microbiology
Soil microorganisms, plant–microbe interactions, biofertilizers, biopesticides, microbial ecology, composting and beneficial agricultural microorganisms
Seed Science and Technology
Seed production, seed processing, seed quality, seed physiology, seed testing, seed certification, storage and seed enhancement technologies
Plant Pathology
Fungal, bacterial, viral and nematode diseases, disease diagnosis, plant–pathogen interaction, epidemiology, biological control and integrated disease management
Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management
Insect ecology, crop pests, beneficial insects, biological control, pollinator management, pesticide science and integrated pest management
Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanization
Farm machinery, agricultural implements, tractor technology, agricultural structures, automation, energy-efficient equipment and mechanized farming
Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming
Site-specific crop management, agricultural sensors, smart irrigation, variable-rate technology, decision-support systems and digital farm management
Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics and Drone Technology in Agriculture
Machine learning, computer vision, agricultural robots, autonomous machinery, Internet of Things, drone-based monitoring and intelligent decision systems
Remote Sensing, GIS and Agricultural Informatics
Satellite-based crop monitoring, land-use mapping, yield forecasting, geospatial analysis, agricultural databases, modelling and digital information systems
Irrigation, Water and Watershed Management
Drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, water-use efficiency, rainwater harvesting, watershed development, groundwater management, drainage and hydro-agricultural planning
Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture
Climate-resilient crops, adaptation and mitigation strategies, carbon-smart farming, resource-use efficiency, sustainable production systems and resilient agricultural landscapes
Organic, Natural and Regenerative Farming
Organic crop production, natural farming, regenerative practices, composting, vermicomposting, biological inputs, certification and eco-friendly farming systems
Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Risk Management
Agroclimatology, crop–weather relationships, weather forecasting, drought and flood risk, climate modelling and weather-based agricultural advisories
Post-Harvest Technology and Food Processing
Harvest management, storage, packaging, food preservation, food engineering, quality assurance, food safety, value addition and loss reduction
Animal Science, Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Technology
Animal breeding, livestock production, animal nutrition, feed technology, dairy science, poultry science, animal health and farm management
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Fish production, aquaculture systems, fish nutrition, aquatic resource management, fish health, breeding, processing and sustainable fisheries
Forestry, Agroforestry and Biodiversity Conservation
Forest management, agroforestry systems, social forestry, tree–crop interactions, biodiversity, ecosystem services and forest biotechnology
Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Supply-Chain Management
Farm economics, agricultural marketing, agricultural finance, price analysis, agribusiness, trade, entrepreneurship and value-chain management
Agricultural Extension, Communication and Rural Development
Technology transfer, farmer education, agricultural communication, innovation adoption, farmer organisations, rural institutions and community development
Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management
Agricultural pollution, waste management, soil and water contamination, biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, environmental assessment and sustainable resource management
Renewable Energy in Agriculture
Solar energy, biomass, bioenergy, biogas, waste-to-energy, energy-efficient irrigation and renewable-powered agricultural systems
Agricultural Policy, Education and Management
Agricultural policy, food security, agricultural governance, institutional development, agricultural education, cooperative management and sustainable development planning
Interdisciplinary and Applied Research Focus
IJMAST encourages research that connects relevant disciplines, applies sound methodology and addresses meaningful scholarly, institutional, professional, educational, social, scientific or practical questions within the journal’s scope.
Theory+ Evidence
Society+ Innovation
Practice+ Scholarship
Ethics+ Data
Editorial Note: Manuscripts presenting strong interdisciplinary methodology, original contribution, practical relevance and ethical clarity are encouraged.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
Research Articles
Original empirical, analytical, experimental, field-based or theoretical studies.
Review Papers
Critical, narrative, systematic or literature-based scholarly reviews.
Case Studies
Applied and practice-based research with real-world relevance.
Conceptual Papers
Theoretical frameworks, models and original scholarly perspectives.
Short Communications
Brief findings, preliminary results, observations and academic notes.
Book Reviews
Scholarly review of academic books and research publications.
Technical Notes
Focused reports on methods, tools, systems, processes and innovations.
Editorial Commentary
Scholarly opinions, invited perspectives and academic discussion pieces.
What Makes a Manuscript Suitable for IJMAST?
A manuscript is considered suitable when it clearly aligns with the journal scope and demonstrates scholarly contribution, originality, ethical compliance and meaningful academic value.
Original contribution
Clear research gap
Sound methodology
Relevant literature
Evidence-based analysis
Ethical compliance
Academic relevance
Citation integrity
Submissions Not Suitable for IJMAST
To protect academic integrity, IJMAST does not accept manuscripts that fail to meet scholarly, ethical, technical or originality standards.
Plagiarized or copied content
Unchecked AI-generated manuscripts
Fake references or unverifiable citations
Promotional or advertisement content
Opinion-only papers without scholarly basis
Manuscripts outside journal scope
Editorial and Peer Review Process
IJMAST follows a structured editorial screening and peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated for scope relevance, originality, research quality, methodology, citation accuracy, ethical compliance and scholarly contribution.
Editorial Screening
Initial check for scope, formatting, plagiarism, completeness and ethical requirements.
Peer Review
Eligible manuscripts are assigned for scholarly evaluation according to journal policy.
Editorial Decision
Decision is based on reviewer comments, academic merit and journal policy compliance.
Manuscript Workflow Timeline
Submission
Authors submit manuscript, metadata and required declarations.
Screening
Editorial office checks scope, format, originality and ethics.
Peer Review
Suitable manuscripts are evaluated by reviewers.
Revision
Authors revise according to reviewer comments.
Acceptance
Approved manuscripts move to final processing.
Publication
Article is published online with metadata and DOI support.
Language Support and Metadata Clarity
IJMAST supports responsible scholarly communication in the languages permitted by the journal. Authors submitting regional language manuscripts should provide clear English metadata wherever required for indexing, discoverability and citation visibility.
English Metadata
Recommended for global academic communication and indexing compatibility.
Searchable Keywords
Keywords should describe the core topic, method, area and contribution.
Readable References
References should be clear, verifiable and crawler-friendly.
Regional Scholarship
Regional language research should remain readable, searchable and academically accessible.
Regional language manuscripts should include English title, abstract, keywords and Romanized references wherever possible for better Google Scholar and DOI metadata visibility.
Digital Discoverability and SEO Readiness
IJMAST is structured for academic discoverability through semantic HTML, DOI metadata, Google Scholar readiness, mobile optimization, clean page architecture, Schema.org structured data and SEO-friendly publication infrastructure.
Google Scholar Ready
DOI Metadata
Mobile Optimized
Semantic HTML
Repository Friendly
Internal Link Ready
FAQ About IJMAST Aims and Scope
Is IJMAST peer reviewed?
Yes. IJMAST is a peer-reviewed and refereed journal following editorial screening and peer review according to journal policy.
Does IJMAST provide DOI support?
Yes. IJMAST supports DOI infrastructure with DOI Prefix 10.65919 for eligible published articles.
Is IJMAST open access?
Yes. IJMAST supports open access scholarly publishing without subscription barriers.
What subjects are covered?
IJMAST covers the official research areas approved for the journal. Authors should review the scope summary and research area list before submission.
Are interdisciplinary papers accepted?
Yes. Interdisciplinary manuscripts are welcome when they clearly connect with the journal’s official scope and present a meaningful scholarly contribution.
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