Journal profile
Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISSN 2661-6270 · eISSN 2661-6289 · Tribhuvan University, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Prithu Technical College · Nepal
Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources: fully open access; APC about USD 30; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 20 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources is published by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Prithu Technical College. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural Economics and Practices and Agricultural Productivity and Crop Improvement, together about 26.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources (JANR) (J. Agric. Nat. Res.) ISSN: 2661-6270 (Print) / eISSN: 2661-6289 (Online) Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources (JANR) is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research and review articles on various disciplines of agriculture. The main objective of JANR is to provide a platform for national and international scholars, academicians, and researchers to share their innovative research findings in agricultural fields. The JANR is an online open access international, peer reviewed journal. Focus and ScopeThe scopes of Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources include, but are not limited to, the following fields of Agricultural Ecology, Agricultural economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural extension, Agronomy, Animal Science and Veterinary, Aquaculture and fisheries, Conservation agriculture, Entomology, Environment Science, Food Science, Forestry Science, Genetic engineering, Horticulture, Irrigation Science, Land use and waste management in agriculture, Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and genetics, Plant Pathology, Production Ecology, Sociology of agriculture, Agricultural chemistry, Soil Science, Scientific publication, Scientific writing and communication in agriculture and natural resources. Note: Authors are solely responsible for any scientific misconduct including plagiarism and authorship errors in their articles; the publisher and editorial board are not responsible for any scientific misconduct that happened in any published article. The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other persons. Why submit: promotion of each published article, constructive peer review by specialists, worldwide dissemination of research results. Rejection Rate: 50% Publication Frequency The publication of this journal is annual. Publication lag-time Average number of weeks between article submission & publication is 8 weeks. PublisherTribhuvan University, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Prithu Technical College, Dang, Nepal OwnerTribhuvan University, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Prithu Technical College, Dang, Nepal Publication Charge Article Processing Cost (APC): From 2024, the author/s need to pay publication fee (NPR 4000 or USD 30 or INR 2500) to cover the costs of peer review, copyediting, typesetti
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Jiban Shrestha ScientistPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 3, United States 2, Pakistan 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Genetics and Plant BreedingAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.8%
- Agricultural Economics and PracticesAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.5%
- Agricultural Productivity and Crop ImprovementAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.5%
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.1%
- Agricultural Innovations and PracticesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.6%
- Rice Cultivation and Yield ImprovementAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.1%
- Crop Yield and Soil FertilityAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.9%
- Agricultural economics and policiesSocial Sciences4.6%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
CrossrefPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.66OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 236 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 203 |
| 2025 | 20 | 20 | 287 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 315 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 307 |
| 2022 | 25 | 25 | 261 |
| 2021 | 31 | 31 | 232 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 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 | NPR 4,000 / USD 30 | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | INR 2,500 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted4
- critical review papersJournal of Agriculture and Natural Resources considers submissions of: Research Articles, Critical review papers, Research notes, Review Articles.Length not stated
- research articlesJournal of Agriculture and Natural Resources considers submissions of: Research Articles, Critical review papers, Research notes, Review Articles.Length not stated
- research notesJournal of Agriculture and Natural Resources considers submissions of: Research Articles, Critical review papers, Research notes, Review Articles.Length not stated
- review articlesJournal of Agriculture and Natural Resources considers submissions of: Research Articles, Critical review papers, Research notes, Review Articles.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Self-archiving
- AI use Policy on the Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies
Authors preparing manuscripts for JANR are permitted to use AI Tools only as supportive aids during the manuscript preparation process. However, such tools must not replace human intellectual contribution, critical thinking, scientific judgment, or scholarly responsibility. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts and must carefully review …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and Contribution
Authorship must reflect individuals who have made substantial contributions to the study’s conception, design, analysis, or interpretation, and who can take responsibility for the integrity of the work. Gift, honorary, or guest authorship is strictly prohibited. Authorship changes require written approval from all listed contributors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of interest
All authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest, i.e., when the financing / personal status/affiliation of the authors (or the authors' organization/employer) may affect the authors' decision, work, or manuscript. Authors should fill out form regarding the Statement of Competing Interests. If there are none, please declare no conflicts of interest.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Standards
All research must comply with established ethical guidelines, including those related to human or animal subjects, environmental protection, data integrity, and responsible authorship. Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License Model summary
Authors retain the copyright of the published articles. Authors grant publisher a license to publish the articlesThe Author warrants that the Work:• Has not been published before (except if included in an institutional pre-print server). • Is not presently being considered for publication elsewhere.• Does not violate any intellectual property right of any person or entity.• Does not contain any su…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Open Access Policy Model summary
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Publishing your research articles as an open access article with Publisher will mean that it:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
This journal employs a double-anonymized peer review system. Upon submission, the manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its relevance, quality, and suitability for publication. If it meets the journal’s criteria, the manuscript is forwarded to at least two independent expert reviewers for a thorough scientific evaluation.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Originality and Plagiarism
Plagiarism Policy Model summary
Submitted manuscripts must be original works not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism in all its forms—including inappropriate paraphrasing, duplication of one’s own work, or uncredited use of others’ ideas—is unacceptable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Self-archiving Policy
This policy sets out the ways in which this journal authors can self-achieved versions of their work on their own webpages, on institutional webpages and in other repositories. For non-commercial and non-promotional research and private study purposes individual users may view, print, download and copy self-archived articles, as well as text and data mine the content under the following condition.…
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
- Tribhuvan University, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Prithu Technical College
- Country or region
- Nepal
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2661-6270
- Electronic ISSN
- 2661-6289
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources
How long does peer review take at Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (3), United States (2) and Pakistan (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 30.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .