The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS)

Welcome to the Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS), a peer-reviewed academic platform dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and innovation in the fields of Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Published by the School of Agriculture, ITM University Gwalior, the journal serves as a global forum for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and scholars. Our mission is to promote high-quality research that addresses contemporary agricultural challenges and contributes to sustainable farming systems through scientific innovation and interdisciplinary research.

About

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary platform dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of Agriculture and Allied Sciences. The journal aims to promote innovative ideas, sustainable technologies, and practical agricultural solutions that address real-world farming challenges while supporting environmentally responsible and resilient agricultural systems.

Title The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS)
Frequency Biannual
ISSN
Publisher Name ITM University Gwalior
Publisher Address ITM University Gwalior, Gwalior (M.P.) 474001
Starting Year 2026
Language English
Email ID editor.jasis@itmuniversity.ac.in
Aim & Scope

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) is an open-access, single-blind peer-reviewed journal published online. The journal publishes original full-length research papers, review articles, short communications, technical notes, case studies, and perspectives. Its scope broadly encompasses interdisciplinary research in Agriculture and Allied Sciences, with a special emphasis on sustainable agricultural systems, technological innovation, and climate-resilient farming. The journal welcomes contributions in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Agronomy and Cropping Systems
  • Horticultural Sciences
  • Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
  • Plant Breeding, Genetics and Seed Science
  • Plant Pathology, Entomology and Nematology
  • Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanization
  • Precision Agriculture, Digital Agriculture, Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, IoT and Smart Farming
  • Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Agriculture
  • Climate-Smart and Resilient Agricultural Systems
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Conservation Agriculture
  • Organic, Natural and Regenerative Farming
  • Water Resource Management, Irrigation and Watershed Management
  • Soil Health, Carbon Sequestration and Ecosystem Services
  • Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Production Systems
  • Animal Nutrition, Health, Welfare and One Health Approaches
  • Fisheries, Aquaculture and Integrated Farming Systems
  • Agroforestry and Biodiversity Conservation
  • Food Science, Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition
  • Agricultural Biotechnology and Emerging Technologies
  • Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Marketing and Supply Chains
  • Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and Agricultural Policy
  • Food Security, Nutrition Security and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Circular Bioeconomy, Renewable Resources and Environmental Sustainability
Open Access Policy

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) is a gold open-access, single-blind peer-reviewed journal. All published articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication without subscription or access charges. The journal is committed to the unrestricted dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge to researchers, academicians, students, extension professionals, policymakers, industry, and other stakeholders worldwide.

To ensure the highest standards of scholarly publishing, every manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous single-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts are evaluated for originality, scientific merit, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope before acceptance for publication.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APC). Manuscript submission, peer review, and publication are free of cost for all authors.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows internationally accepted ethical principles in scholarly publishing. The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold integrity, transparency, and professionalism by ensuring appropriate authorship, originality of submitted work, avoidance of plagiarism, duplicate submission, and data fabrication or falsification, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and adherence to ethical research practices. JASIS also reserves the right to publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary and encourages compliance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) follows a single-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, scientific rigor, and ethical integrity of published research. The review process is conducted as follows:

Editorial Screening

Each submitted manuscript undergoes an initial evaluation to verify its relevance to the journal's scope, compliance with submission guidelines, originality, and adherence to publication ethics. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without external review.

Reviewer Assignment

Manuscripts that successfully pass the editorial screening are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers with appropriate subject expertise.

Single-Blind Peer Review

The identities of the authors are disclosed to the reviewers, while the identities of the reviewers remain confidential. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, scientific quality, methodology, clarity, significance, and contribution to the field.

Reviewer Recommendations

Based on their assessment, reviewers recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Accept with Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions Required
  • Reject
Editorial Decision

The Editor considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations before making the final editorial decision, which is communicated to the corresponding author along with the reviewers' feedback.

Revision and Resubmission

Authors are required to address all reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript with a point-by-point response. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

Final Acceptance and Publication

Once a manuscript satisfies all scientific, editorial, and ethical requirements, it is accepted for publication and published online as an open-access article.

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) is committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, timely, and rigorous peer-review process that upholds the highest standards of scholarly publishing and promotes the dissemination of reliable and impactful research in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.

Editorial Board

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS)

Patron

Dr. Yogesh Upadhyay
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor
ITM University, Gwalior, India

Chief Editor

Dr. Shama Parveen
Dean, School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India

Editorial Board

Prof. Jai Dev Sharma
Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Prof. Badrul Hasan
Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Dr. Shipra Singh Parmar
Assistant Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Dr. Sudheer Kumar Pathak
Assistant Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Dr. Swapnil Kumar Meshram
Assistant Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Dr. Nivedita Singh
Assistant Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Dr. A. P. Mahanta
Assistant Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Dr. Suraj Kumar
Assistant Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India

Managing Editor

Prof. Awadhesh Kishore
Professor
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Author Guidelines

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) invites researchers, academicians, scientists, industry professionals, extension experts, and postgraduate scholars to submit original, high-quality manuscripts for publication in the inaugural issue of the journal. Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of originality, scientific merit, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal's scope, clarity of presentation, and contribution to advancing knowledge in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.

Manuscript Preparation
Title
  • The title should be precise, informative, and concise.
  • Avoid abbreviations, symbols, and unnecessary technical jargon wherever possible.
Author Details
  • Full name(s) of all author(s).
  • Affiliation(s) of all author(s).
  • ORCID ID (recommended).
  • Email address of the corresponding author.
Abstract
  • A single paragraph of approximately 150–200 words.
  • Clearly state the objective, methodology, principal findings, and conclusion.
  • Do not include references, tables, figures, or equations.
Keywords
  • Provide 4–6 relevant keywords that facilitate indexing and literature searches.
Introduction
  • Present the background and significance of the study.
  • Review relevant literature and identify the research gap.
  • Clearly state the research problem, novelty, and objectives of the study.
Materials and Methods
  • Describe the experimental design, materials, study area (where applicable), and methodology in sufficient detail to enable reproducibility.
  • Clearly specify statistical methods and software used for data analysis.
Results and Discussion
  • Present results logically using tables, figures, and graphs where appropriate.
  • Interpret and discuss the findings in relation to existing literature.
  • Highlight the scientific significance and practical implications of the study.
Conclusion
  • Summarize the principal findings without repeating the discussion.
  • State the practical implications, limitations of the study, and recommendations for future research.
Acknowledgements (Optional)

Acknowledge financial support, institutional assistance, technical support, or contributions from individuals who do not qualify for authorship.

Declarations
Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research. If no conflicts exist, please state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

Animal Welfare and Research Ethics

Research involving animals must comply with the guidelines of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) or other relevant regulatory authorities. Authors should provide approval details where applicable. Studies involving human participants must also comply with applicable ethical standards and informed consent requirements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistance

AI-assisted tools may be used only to improve language, grammar, or readability. Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, interpretation, and integrity of their work. AI tools must not be listed as authors. Any substantial use of AI in manuscript preparation should be disclosed in the manuscript.

References
  • References should be accurate, complete, and include only cited sources.
  • References must follow the APA 7th Edition style.
Submission Procedure
  • Submit manuscripts through the online submission system or by email: editor.jasis@itmuniversity.ac.in.
  • Include a cover letter.
  • Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere.
Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS) maintains a strict policy against plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. The overall similarity index should normally not exceed 15%, excluding references and commonly accepted technical phrases. Manuscripts with evidence of plagiarism or unethical publication practices will be rejected.

Copyright & Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their work. All articles published in JASIS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.

Copyright Declaration

The journal requires a signed declaration from the author(s) confirming that:

  • The work is original,
  • The work has not been published previously,
  • The work is not under review elsewhere.
Contact Us

Editorial Office

The Journal of Agricultural Systems, Innovation & Sustainability (JASIS)
School of Agriculture
ITM University, Gwalior, India
Email: editor.jasis@itmuniversity.ac.in

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