Journal profile
International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISSN 2722-4066 · Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources (FANRes) - Networks · Indonesia
International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; median 100 days to acceptance (82 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 40% (journal website); 40 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources is published by Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources (FANRes) - Networks. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Food and Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Innovations and Practices and Agricultural Science and Fertilization, together about 27% of its articles. Its main subfields are Soil Science and Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IJ-FANRes is an international and cross-disciplinary scholarly and scientific open access, open-source journal on the science and technology of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. Our aim is to encourage Professors, Researchers, and Students to publish their experimental and theoretical research, along with the full set of schematics, and methodological aspects to accelerated and rapid dissemination of leading edge technologies emerging in Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. The journal aims at publishing high-quality scientific papers presenting cutting edge technology with the key addition that all papers will also provide support paper/s that include the details of their designs, that are to be released under an open-source license (with mandatory note in paper as to specific OJS License). Frequency: 4 issues per year The journal publishes original research and review papers, with a particular focus on agricultural research in developing countries and the development of low-cost tools and instruments to support food, agriculture, and natural resources. The journal aims to address the challenges faced by these regions by promoting scientific and technological solutions that are practical, affordable, and impactful. Key Focus Areas: Food Engineering and Processing Microbiology Industrial Crops and Products Development of Low-Cost Sensors, Instrumentation, and Internet of Things (IoT) for Agriculture Modeling and Optimization Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in Agricultural Research Spectroscopy for Food and Agricultural Applications Contamination Mitigation and Prevention in Food and Agriculture Irrigation Technologies and Water Management Agronomy and Crop Science Socio-Economic Aspects of Agriculture in Developing Countries Supply Chain and Value Chain Management in Agriculture and Food Sectors Food, Feed, and Fiber Processing Technologies Food Nutrition and Health Food Functionality and Safety Other relevant research areas are also welcomed, as long as they contribute to science and technology solutions that support the fields of food, agriculture, and natural resources in developing countries. This international journal provides a platform for disseminating multidisciplinary research and innovative approaches tailored to the unique needs of low-resource environments. The journal also prioritizes research that contributes to sustainable agricultural development through the use of affordable and accessible technologies. A large number of eminent professors and scientists from around the world serve as board members and reviewers, ensuring the journal maintains high academic standards while fostering research that drives practical impact in developing regions.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Bayu TarunaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 18, Malaysia 9, Japan 6, South Korea 4, Thailand 4 (53 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Food and Agricultural SciencesAgricultural and Biological Sciences11.6%
- Agricultural Innovations and PracticesAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.7%
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.7%
- Plant Growth and Agriculture TechniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.4%
- Agricultural Development and ManagementAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.4%
- Genetics and Plant BreedingAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.8%
- Food composition and propertiesNursing5.1%
- Rice Cultivation and Yield ImprovementAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.66OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 253 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 39 | 94 |
| 2025 | 40 | 40 | 139 |
| 2024 | 80 | 80 | 100 |
| 2023 | 45 | 45 | 88 |
| 2022 | 21 | 21 | 41 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
100 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 73 days – 181 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 16 days (82 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 134 days
- Sample
- 82 articles with submission and acceptance dates (119 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 40%Publisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 169 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 200 | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, License & copyright, Plagiarism, Preprints
- AI use
Authors must declare generative AI use; permitted for limited support and must not exceed 30% of manuscript preparation. Model summary
International Journal on Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources (IJ-FANRes) requires authors to declare any use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted technologies during manuscript preparation. Use of such tools is permitted for limited support (e.g., language editing, grammar correction, organization) and must not exceed 30% of the manuscript preparation process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Content licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Model summary
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism/similarity check before review; similarity must be below 15% for acceptance. Model summary
Before submission to reviewers, all papers are first checked for similarity/plagiarism using appropriate tools. The similarity level must be less than 15% for acceptance.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Pre-submission service: complimentary similarity check and generative AI review. Model summary
IJFANRES provides a complimentary similarity check and generative AI review for all manuscripts prior to submission, ensuring the originality and integrity of the work. This service is available to all authors, free of charge, and is designed to help authors identify potential issues and improve the quality of their manuscripts before submission to IJFANRES.
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
- Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources (FANRes) - Networks
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2722-4066
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources
How long does peer review take at International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources?
Based on the dates recorded on 82 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 100 days (interquartile range 73–181 days); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 40% (2025). 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.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources based?
Of the 53 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (18), Malaysia (9) and Japan (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .