About Research Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (RJARD)
The Research Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (RJARD) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing innovative and impactful research in agriculture, agribusiness, food security, and rural development. RJARD provides a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate evidence-based knowledge and solutions that address critical challenges in sustainable agriculture and rural transformation worldwide.
Scope and Focus
RJARD welcomes submissions of original research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy analyses across a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Sustainable Agriculture: Advances in crop science, soil management, irrigation, and organic farming practices.
- Agribusiness & Economics: Rural entrepreneurship, value chains, agricultural finance, and market systems.
- Food Security & Nutrition: Policies, strategies, and innovations to ensure sustainable food production and access.
- Rural Development: Livelihood improvement, community development, rural infrastructure, and poverty reduction.
- Climate Change & Environment: Agricultural adaptation, mitigation strategies, and sustainable resource management.
- Technology & Innovation: Precision farming, biotechnology, digital agriculture, and mechanization.
- Policy & Governance: Agricultural policy, rural governance, extension services, and land management.
The journal’s interdisciplinary scope encourages the integration of agricultural sciences with economics, policy, and social studies to promote holistic rural progress.
Mission and Vision
The mission of RJARD is to be a leading international forum for advancing research and knowledge that supports sustainable agriculture and resilient rural communities. Our vision is to empower global stakeholders with practical, high-quality research that informs policy, drives innovation, and enhances rural livelihoods.
Editorial and Peer Review Policy
RJARD upholds rigorous academic standards through a double-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts are evaluated by experienced reviewers and subject experts to ensure originality, quality, and relevance. The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to maintain fairness, transparency, and ethical publishing practices.
Open Access and Indexing
As a fully open-access journal, RJARD makes all articles freely accessible to the global research community, maximizing visibility and impact. Published works are indexed in recognized academic databases to enhance discoverability and citation.
Why Publish with RJARD?
- Rigorous double-blind peer review ensuring research quality.
- Wide global readership and high visibility for authors.
- Assignment of a dedicated DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for each article.
- Opportunities for inclusion in thematic special issues.
- Commitment to ethical publishing and academic excellence.
Audience
RJARD serves a diverse audience, including agricultural scientists, rural development specialists, economists, environmentalists, policymakers, extension workers, graduate students, and professionals working in agriculture and rural development sectors globally.