Journal profile
Stiinta Agricola
ISSN 1857-0003 · eISSN 2587-3202 · Moldova State Agrarian University · Moldova, Republic of
Stiinta Agricola: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 3 weeks (community reports); 40 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Stiinta Agricola is published by Moldova State Agrarian University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies and Crop Yield and Soil Fertility, together about 27.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
General Information and Scope "Știința Agricolă" (Agricultural Science - ISSN 1857-0003 / E-ISSN 2587-3202) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles and case studies in the field of agricultural sciences. The journal is published by the Technical University of Moldova and serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality scientific results with both national and international relevance. The Journal was founded in 2005 by the State Agrarian University of Moldova and the Institute of Agricultural Technics “Mecagro”. In 2022, following the absorption of the State Agrarian University of Moldova by the Technical University of Moldova (Government Decision No. 485 of 13 July 2022), the Technical University of Moldova became the official publisher of the journal. The primary aim of the journal is to contribute to the advancement of agricultural knowledge and practice by promoting research that addresses the current challenges and opportunities in modern agriculture. It encourages interdisciplinary approaches and fosters collaboration among researchers, academics, and professionals involved in agriculture and related sciences. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Crop science and plant protection Soil science and agrochemistry Agricultural engineering and technologies Animal science and veterinary medicine Agrarian economics and rural development Sustainable agriculture and agroecology Știința Agricolă is committed to open scientific communication and upholds rigorous standards of quality, ethics, and academic integrity in all published works. The Journal is evaluated by the National Council for Accreditation and Attestation and it is classified as a Category B scientific journal. It is published biannually (in June and December) and is available in both print and electronic formats.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Sergiu POPAPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Romania 14, Czechia 3, Türkiye 2, Germany 1, Ukraine 1 (21 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 Sciences13.6%
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.7%
- Crop Yield and Soil FertilityAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.4%
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.1%
- Agricultural Productivity and Crop ImprovementAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.1%
- Sunflower and Safflower CultivationAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.7%
- Fungal Plant Pathogen ControlAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.3%
- Berry genetics and cultivation researchAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.3%
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
- 3OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.06OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 154 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 40 | 40 | 11 |
| 2024 | 27 | 27 | 12 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 3 weeksLetPub ·
- 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
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 | |
| 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.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Moldova State Agrarian University
- Country or region
- Moldova, Republic of
- Language
- English, Romanian, Russian
- ISSN
- 1857-0003
- Electronic ISSN
- 2587-3202
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Stiinta Agricola
How long does peer review take at Stiinta Agricola?
Authors report an average review time of about 3 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 Stiinta Agricola based?
Of the 21 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Romania (14), Czechia (3) and Türkiye (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Stiinta Agricola?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Stiinta Agricola is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Stiinta Agricola open access, and what is the APC?
Stiinta Agricola 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: .