Journal profile · ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
ISSN 2195-3228 · eISSN 2251-7715 · Islamic Azad University Publishing · Iran, Islamic Republic of
International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture: CAS Zone 4 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.8 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 600; review about 126 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 47 articles a year; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture is published by Islamic Azad University Publishing and is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques, Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics and Growth and nutrition in plants, together about 40.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Waste Management and Disposal and Soil Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal DOI: 10.57647/IJROWA Journal Abbreviation: Int. J. Recycl. Org. Waste Agric. Journal Title Acronym: IJROWA Owner organisation: Islamic Azad University-Isfahan Branch Publisher: Islamic Azad University-Isfahan Branch, Co-publishing, OICC Press, UK Editor-in-Chief: Hossein Pourmoghadas, PhD Director-in-Charge: Payam Najafi, PhD Managing Director: Farida Iraji, PhD The IJROWA Journal has been indexed in the well-known world databases, mainly Scopus (CiteScore (2025) = 2.3), Scimago Journal Rank (Q3), and Web of Science Journal Impact Factor (JCR): 2025, IF = 0.9. All submitted manuscripts are checked for similarity through trustworthy software such as iThenticate to be assured about its originality and then rigorously peer-reviewed by international independent reviewers. The journal publishes high-quality review articles in all areas of recycling of organic waste including: Solid waste reuse in agriculture Waste water reuse in agriculture Utilization of organic wastes: composting Ways to reduce, reuse and recycle organic waste Social and economic impact of reduction, reuse and recycling of organic waste in agriculture Methods to raise the public awareness of recycling and reuse of organic waste in agriculture Organic waste utilization in animal and poultry nutrition Urban food waste composting Agricultural crop residues for wastewater treatment The IJROWA highlights research that supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From boosting soil fertility with organic waste (SDG 2: Zero Hunger) to cutting waste in agriculture (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production), we demonstrate innovations that drive sustainability in food systems and the environment. Website: https://oiccpress.com/ijrowa Publisher: OICC Press Latest News: We would like to inform all authors and contributors that, effective 1st November 2025, an Article Processing Charge (APC) will apply to all new submissions, manuscripts submitted on or after this date that are accepted for publication in the International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture (IJROWA). Articles In Press
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Editor-in-chief Hossein Pourmoghadas Director-in-ChargePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 7%); most named Iran 11, Spain 3, Mainland China 2, Italy 2, Malaysia 2 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Composting and Vermicomposting TechniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences25.6%
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.7%
- Growth and nutrition in plantsAgricultural and Biological Sciences6%
- Plant Growth Enhancement TechniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.8%
- Wastewater Treatment and ReuseEnvironmental Science4.7%
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater TreatmentEnvironmental Science4.3%
- Municipal Solid Waste ManagementEnvironmental Science4.1%
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2024
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher)
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher)
- 3Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.45LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher)
- 0.62Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 57OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 269OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 22.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 47LetPub ·
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
126 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 13 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 126 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 600 | Yes | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright
- Authorship Author contributions
All authors must accept public responsibility for the substance of the material submitted for publication, according to the IJROWA. Use the following phrase for single authors: The study conceptualization and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript writing are all solely the responsibility of the author. Use the following phrase if there are many authors: Th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose all relationships or interests that could have direct or potential influence or impart bias on the work. Although an author may not feel there is any conflict, disclosure of relationships and interests provides a more complete and transparent process, leading to an accurate and objective assessment of the work. Awareness of a real or perceived conflicts of interest is a persp…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
The journal follows COPE guidelines to deal with potential acts of misconduct. Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright form
Copyright form must be downloaded, signed by all authors, and sent to the journal office by email; all authors must sign the copyright & conflict of interest letter. Model summary
The copyright form must be downloaded, signed by all authors and will be sent to the journal office by Email. All authors of every manuscript must contribute to composing the manuscript or research and they must sign the copyright & conflict of interest letter. If authors use funding or have any financial sponsorship, they must reveal them in their manuscript. The Journal email address: [email pro…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Islamic Azad University Publishing
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2195-3228
- Electronic ISSN
- 2251-7715
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 15, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
What CAS zone is International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Environmental Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.8 (2024); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.3, h-index 57.
How long does peer review take at International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture?
The publisher reports about 126 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 13 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (11), Spain (3) and Mainland China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 600.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, DOAJ, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .