Open Science Journal of Earth, Agriculture and Environmental

Aim

The Open Science Journal of Earth, Agriculture and Environmental aims to advance scientific understanding of the Earth, agricultural systems, natural resources, ecosystems, and environmental processes through the publication and dissemination of rigorous interdisciplinary research.

The journal provides an international platform for research spanning Earth sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, climate science, ecology, natural-resource management, and sustainability. It seeks to support research that improves understanding of environmental and agricultural challenges and contributes to resilient ecosystems, sustainable food systems, responsible resource use, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Particular interest is given to research connecting scientific evidence with practical approaches to climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, food security, and sustainable development.

Scope

The journal considers original research, reviews, systematic reviews, field and laboratory studies, case studies, modeling and simulation studies, methodological research, short communications, and interdisciplinary contributions. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

Earth and Geosciences

• Geology, geomorphology, geophysics, geochemistry, mineralogy, and petrology.
• Structural geology, tectonics, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and paleontology.
• Earth-system science, physical geography, and planetary and geological processes.
• Engineering geology, geological resources, and geohazards.

Climate, Atmosphere, Water, and Earth Systems

• Climate science, climate change, climate variability, and climate modeling.
• Atmospheric science, meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric chemistry.
• Hydrology, water resources, surface water, groundwater, and water quality.
• Oceanography, marine systems, coastal processes, and freshwater systems.
• Drought, floods, extreme events, climate-related hazards, adaptation, and resilience.

Agriculture and Crop Science

• Agronomy, crop science, plant biology, physiology, genetics, and breeding.
• Plant biotechnology, agricultural genomics, plant pathology, entomology, and crop protection.
• Soil science, soil fertility, plant nutrition, soil health, and soil rehabilitation.
• Sustainable, organic, regenerative, precision, and smart agriculture.
• Agricultural engineering, irrigation, water management, agricultural meteorology, and resource management.
• Horticulture, seed science, post-harvest systems, agricultural production, and food security.
• Agricultural economics, agribusiness, rural development, and sustainable food systems.

Environmental Science and Ecology

• Environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology, and ecosystem science.
• Ecology, biodiversity, conservation biology, wildlife, and habitat management.
• Air, water, and soil pollution; contamination and environmental monitoring.
• Waste management, recycling, resource recovery, and circular approaches.
• Ecotoxicology, environmental risk assessment, environmental health, and environmental impact assessment.
• Bioremediation, phytoremediation, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based solutions.

Natural Resources, Sustainability, and Climate Resilience

• Natural-resource management, land use, forestry, and ecosystem services.
• Sustainable resource use, resource efficiency, and sustainable production systems.
• Climate-smart agriculture and agricultural resilience.
• Carbon management, greenhouse gases, soil carbon, and low-impact agricultural systems.
• Renewable energy, energy-environment interactions, and sustainable technologies.
• Environmental economics, policy, governance, and sustainable development.

Geospatial, Monitoring, and Emerging Technologies

• Remote sensing, Earth observation, GIS, geomatics, and geospatial analysis.
• Environmental monitoring, sensor technologies, and environmental data systems.
• Agricultural modeling, environmental modeling, and Earth-system modeling.
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science applied to Earth, agriculture, and environmental research.
• Digital agriculture, precision agriculture, smart environmental monitoring, and decision-support systems.

Manuscript Types

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles and Systematic Reviews
• Case Reports / Case Series, where appropriate
• Short Communications and Technical Articles
• Editorials, Commentaries, Perspectives and Letters

Manuscript Preparation

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Submit in clear English and ensure the work fits the selected journal's Aim and Scope.
• Include: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion and References, as applicable.
• Title page should include author names, affiliations, corresponding-author details and 3–8 keywords.
• Abstract: maximum 250 words, summarizing the objective, methods, main findings and conclusion.
• Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, cited in the text and supplied in suitable quality.
• References should be complete and consistently formatted according to the journal's requirements.

Submission & Peer Review

• Submit through the official AJEN submission system or submission route stated on the journal website.
• A brief cover letter should identify the article type, originality and significance.
• Each submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment before external review.
• AJEN's standard review model is single-blind peer review; reviewers' identities are not normally disclosed to authors.
• Editors may request revisions. Acceptance is based on editorial assessment and peer-review recommendations.

Research Ethics

• Human and animal research must comply with applicable ethical requirements and include approval/consent information where required.
• Authors must disclose funding and relevant conflicts of interest.
• Plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated/falsified data and misleading image manipulation are unacceptable.
• Material use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools should be disclosed; AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Publication Charges

Payment: The APC is due only after acceptance. Payment does not influence the editorial decision or guarantee publication. If an author requests withdrawal after peer review has commenced or after substantial editorial/production work, a manuscript withdrawal charge of €499 may apply. AJEN may consider full or partial APC waivers in cases of genuine financial need.

After Acceptance

• Accepted manuscripts proceed to production and publication.
• Authors receive proofs for final checking and should return corrections promptly.
• Published articles are freely accessible under AJEN's applicable open-access terms.