Journal profile
Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development
ISSN 2724-699X · eISSN 2724-7007 · Arid regions institute · Tunisia
Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 7 weeks (community reports); 29 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development is published by Arid regions institute. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Irrigation Practices and Water Management and Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance, together about 22.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The JOURNAL OF OASIS AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (JOASD) is an international open access journal supported by the Drylands and oasis cropping laboratory (Arid regions institute, Tunisia: http://www.ira.agrinet.tn/). JOASD delves into research on oasis agriculture, with a special focus on sustainable development, the cultivation of promising crops, and greenhouse practices widely adopted by oasis farmers. Since January 2023, the journal has consistently published four issues per year.JOASD's mission is to advance research and stimulate interest in key regulatory issues related to oasis agriculture, food systems, and environmental protection. The journal encompasses a wide range of scientific disciplines—including engineering, technology, and biotechnology—as they pertain to sustainable agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions. The journal's core themes are derived from the acronym "OASIS," with each letter representing a primary focus area:• Oasis Crop Diversity * Preserving the genetic diversity of oasis crops to enhance resilience. * Investigating underutilized crops for their potential to strengthen food security in drylands. * Assessing the benefits of crop rotation for soil health and agricultural productivity.• Agricultural Sustainability Practices * Promoting sustainable practices that minimize environmental impacts. * Highlighting the role of agroecology in fostering biodiversity and long-term sustainability. * Supporting certification schemes for organic and sustainable farming.• Soil Health and Management * Implementing soil conservation practices to prevent degradation. * Utilizing techniques such as cover cropping and reduced tillage to boost soil health. * Exploring the vital role of soil microbes in nutrient cycling and plant health.• Innovative Agricultural Technologies * Evaluating the impact of modern technologies, such as drones and sensors, on agricultural efficiency. * Advancing biotechnology applications to enhance disease resistance in crops. * Leveraging big data and analytics to optimize agricultural productivity.• Sustainable Livestock Management * Enhancing animal welfare and productivity in oasis-based livestock systems. * Promoting rotational grazing to improve pasture health and soil quality. * Integrating livestock and crop systems for a comprehensive approach to sustainability.Through these priorities, JOASD aims to deepen the understanding of sustainable oasis agriculture and foster its development, benefiting bo
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Hamza HammadiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Tunisia 22, Netherlands 2, Russia 2, France 1, Spain 1 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Insect-Plant Interactions and ControlAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.7%
- Irrigation Practices and Water ManagementAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.7%
- Plant Stress Responses and ToleranceAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.6%
- Genetics and Plant BreedingAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.6%
- Agricultural Productivity and Crop ImprovementAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.2%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine4.8%
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.8%
- Date Palm Research StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.4%
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
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
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.83OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 194 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | 100 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 100 |
| 2024 | 31 | 31 | 76 |
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 23 |
| 2022 | 55 | 55 | 13 |
| 2021 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
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 7 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 7 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
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 | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 50–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- full length articlesFull length articles, Invited reviews, Short communications, Perspectives.Length not stated
- invited reviewsFull length articles, Invited reviews, Short communications, Perspectives.Length not stated
- perspectivesFull length articles, Invited reviews, Short communications, Perspectives.Length not stated
- short communicationsFull length articles, Invited reviews, Short communications, Perspectives.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- License & copyright Copyright and licensing information
JOASD is an open access journal, each paper is distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0). To learn about JOASD's license terms, please click here.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access under CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Model summary
JOASD is an open access journal, each paper is distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review. Model summary
We use a double-blind system for peer-reviewing; both reviewers and authors’ identities remain anonymous to each other.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening. Model summary
Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism before.
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
- Arid regions institute
- Country or region
- Tunisia
- Language
- Arabic, English, French
- ISSN
- 2724-699X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2724-7007
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 7, Issue 03 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- 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 Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development
How long does peer review take at Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development?
Authors report an average review time of about 7 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 Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 50–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. 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 Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Tunisia (22), Netherlands (2) and Russia (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development 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, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .