Journal profile · AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature
ISSN 2619-9149
KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature: CAS Zone 4 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; no APC; review about 135 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 138 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Agricultural and Rural Development Research, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity and Nuts composition and effects, together about 30.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
AmaçKSÜ Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi (Journal of Agriculture and Nature), tarım ve doğa bilimleri alanlarında özgün, yüksek bilimsel niteliğe sahip ve uluslararası düzeyde katkı sunan araştırmaların yayımlanmasını amaçlayan, açık erişimli, uluslararası hakemli bilimsel bir dergidir.Dergi; tarım, biyolojik sistemler ve doğal kaynakların sürdürülebilir yönetimine yönelik temel ve uygulamalı araştırmaları desteklemeyi, bilimsel bilgi üretimini teşvik etmeyi ve elde edilen bilgilerin ulusal ve uluslararası bilim dünyasıyla paylaşılmasını sağlamayı hedeflemektedir.KSÜ Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi, bilimsel dürüstlük, yayın etiği, metodolojik sağlamlık, şeffaflık, tekrarlanabilirlik ve araştırma kalitesini temel editoryal ilkeler olarak benimser. Dergi, uluslararası etik standartlara uygun olarak yürütülen ve alanına özgün katkı sağlayan çalışmaları değerlendirmeye kabul eder.Dergi; araştırmacılar, akademisyenler, uygulayıcılar, politika yapıcılar ve ilgili sektör paydaşları için güvenilir ve saygın bir bilimsel iletişim platformu olmayı amaçlamaktadır.AimsKSÜ Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi (Journal of Agriculture and Nature) is an open-access, international, peer-reviewed scientific journal that aims to publish original, high-quality research contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of agricultural and natural sciences.The journal supports both fundamental and applied research addressing sustainable agricultural systems, biological systems, natural resources, and the sustainable management and conservation of the environment. It aims to promote the generation, dissemination, and exchange of scientifically sound knowledge at national and international levels.The journal is committed to the principles of scientific integrity, publication ethics, methodological rigor, transparency, reproducibility, research quality, and editorial independence. Manuscripts are considered for publication only when they present original scientific contributions, are methodologically sound, and have been conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards and responsible research practices.KSÜ Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi aims to serve as a reliable and respected platform for scientific communication among researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders working in agricultural and natural sciences.The journal welcomes high-quality contributions from researchers worldwide and encourages studies that provide scientifically significant findings with relevance to
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Agricultural and Rural Development ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences15.2%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.8%
- Nuts composition and effectsNursing6.9%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine6.3%
- Bee Products Chemical AnalysisAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.3%
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.8%
- Insect and Pesticide ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.6%
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Agriculture, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Agriculture, Multidisciplinary | 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
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceScopusDOAJPublisher website
Other: Scilit, TR Dizin
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
- 22OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 145OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.96OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 33.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 96.32%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 134LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,748 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 119 | 119 | 18 |
| 2025 | 138 | 138 | 135 |
| 2024 | 149 | 149 | 237 |
| 2023 | 135 | 135 | 236 |
| 2022 | 176 | 176 | 440 |
| 2021 | 212 | 212 | 736 |
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
135 dayssubmission to final decision
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
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 135 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 78 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6
- editorialAll manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo an initial editorial assessment. At this stage, the manuscript is evaluated with respect to its relevance to th…Length not stated
- letter to the editorLetter to the Editor: Scholarly correspondence concerning material published in the journal or a relevant scientific issue.Length not stated
- original research- Research Article: Original research presenting a clear research question, appropriate methodology, results and interpretation.Length not stated
- research article- Research Article: Original research presenting a clear research question, appropriate methodology, results and interpretation.Length not stated
- review articleReview Article: Critical and scholarly synthesis of an important topic within the journal's scope. Reviews may be invited or accepted following editorial assess…Length not stated
- short communicationShort Communication: Concise report of significant original findings that can be communicated in a shorter format.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Self-archiving
- AI use 16. Generative AI and Automated Tools
- Authors may use generative AI tools for permitted purposes such as language improvement, provided that they remain responsible for the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Authors retain copyright Model summary
Authors retain copyright unless a different arrangement is explicitly stated.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 17. Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial, personal, institutional or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the work. If no conflict exists, the manuscript should contain a clear statement such as: "The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest."
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 25. Copyright, Open Access and Licensing
CC BY 4.0 Model summary
The journal is fully open access. Published articles are freely available immediately and without embargo.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 25. Copyright, Open Access and Licensing
Open Access Model summary
The journal is fully open access. Published articles are freely available immediately and without embargo.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 23. Peer Review and Editorial Decision
Double-blind peer review Model summary
The journal uses double‑blind peer review. Primary research articles are evaluated by at least two independent external reviewers. Reviewers are selected for relevant expertise and must be independent of the authors and their institutions where reasonably possible.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity screening Model summary
The journal uses a 20% similarity level as a general screening reference.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Self-archiving permitted Model summary
Authors may deposit the preprint, accepted manuscript and/or published version in institutional or subject repositories, where legally and technically applicable, without an embargo, subject to the journal's current repository policy.
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
- ISSN
- 2619-9149
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature
What CAS zone is KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Agriculture, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature?
The publisher reports about 135 days (submission to final decision). 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 KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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.
Which databases index KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature is indexed in ESCI. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, Scopus and DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature open access, and what is the APC?
KSU Tarim ve Doga Dergisi-KSU Journal of Agriculture and Nature is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, 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: .