News
๐Ÿ“ข Call for Papers: Vol. 1, Issue 2 (Julโ€“Dec 2026) โ€” Deadline: May 31, 2026ยท๐ŸŽ‰ JTAES is now indexed on Google Scholar & AJOLยท๐Ÿ“„ Volume 1, Issue 1 (Janโ€“Jun 2026) is now liveยท๐ŸŒ Welcoming international submissions from researchers worldwideยท๐Ÿ“ข Call for Papers: Vol. 1, Issue 2 (Julโ€“Dec 2026) โ€” Deadline: May 31, 2026ยท๐ŸŽ‰ JTAES is now indexed on Google Scholar & AJOLยท๐Ÿ“„ Volume 1, Issue 1 (Janโ€“Jun 2026) is now liveยท๐ŸŒ Welcoming international submissions from researchers worldwide
Open Access ยท Peer Reviewed ยท CC BY 4.0

Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability

Advancing research in tropical agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and environmental sustainability โ€” published by the Faculty of Agriculture, Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria.

Vol. 1
Inaugural Issue
Bi-annual
Publication Frequency
CC BY 4.0
Open Access Licence
Double-blind
Peer Review
6โ€“8 Wks
Review Turnaround
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โ€ฆPeer-Reviewed Articles
50+Countries Represented
CC BY 4.0Open Access Licence
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About the Journal

What is JTAES?

The Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability (JTAES) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Faculty of Agriculture, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.

JTAES is dedicated to disseminating high-quality original research, review articles, short communications, and technical notes across all fields of tropical agriculture and environmental sustainability. The journal publishes two issues per year โ€” Januaryโ€“June and Julyโ€“December.

All published articles are freely available to readers worldwide under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence. There are no article processing charges (APCs) โ€” submission and publication are completely free.

PublisherFaculty of Agriculture, Adekunle Ajasin University
ISSN (Online)Pending Registration
FrequencyBi-annual (2 issues per year)
AccessOpen Access (CC BY 4.0)
Review TypeDouble-blind Peer Review
Review Time6โ€“8 weeks
Current IssueVolume 1, Issue 1 ยท Januaryโ€“June 2026
LanguageEnglish
Article FeesNone (Free to publish)
Volume 1 ยท Issue 1 ยท 2026

JTAES

Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Environmental SustainabilityFaculty of Agriculture ยท AAUA
Aims & Scope

JTAES welcomes original research, review articles, short communications, and technical notes in (but not limited to) the following areas of tropical agriculture and environmental science:

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Crop Production & Improvement
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Animal Science & Livestock Production
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Soil Science & Land Management
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Water Resources & Irrigation
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Forestry & Agroforestry
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
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Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
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Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
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Environmental Sustainability
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Biotechnology in Agriculture
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Food Science & Postharvest Technology
Article Types Accepted

JTAES accepts the following types of scholarly contributions:

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Original Research Articles
Full-length papers presenting novel findings from empirical studies. Typical length: 4,000โ€“8,000 words including references.
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Review Articles
Comprehensive, critical syntheses of existing literature on a significant topic. Typically 5,000โ€“10,000 words with a minimum of 50 references.
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Short Communications
Brief reports of significant preliminary findings or innovative methods. Maximum 2,500 words with up to 2 tables/figures.
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Technical Notes
Descriptions of new methods, instruments, software, or datasets relevant to tropical agriculture and sustainability research.
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Letters to the Editor
Correspondence responding to previously published articles or brief scientific observations. Maximum 800 words.
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Conference Reports
Summaries and proceedings of major conferences relevant to tropical agriculture and environmental sustainability.
Indexing & Abstracting

JTAES is actively pursuing indexing in major academic databases to maximise the discoverability and impact of published research.

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Google Scholar
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AJOL
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DOAJ
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Scopus
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Web of Science
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Crossref
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All articles are assigned a DOI via Crossref. Abstracts are made available to indexing services immediately upon publication under the CC BY 4.0 open access licence.

Peer Review Process

JTAES employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process โ€” both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout. Every submission undergoes the following stages:

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Day 1
Submission Received
Author receives automated acknowledgement email. Managing editor performs initial desk check for scope fit and formatting compliance.
1โ€“3 days
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Week 1โ€“2
Reviewer Assignment
Editor-in-Chief assigns two suitably qualified peer reviewers. Reviewer invitations are sent and acceptances confirmed.
1โ€“2 weeks
3
Week 2โ€“6
Double-Blind Peer Review
Each reviewer independently evaluates the manuscript for scientific rigour, originality, methodology, and contribution to the field.
4โ€“6 weeks
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Week 6โ€“8
Editorial Decision
Editor-in-Chief reviews reviewer reports and makes one of four decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
1โ€“2 weeks
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Post-Acceptance
Production & Publication
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading before online-first publication with assigned DOI.
2โ€“4 weeks
Publication Ethics

JTAES is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties โ€” authors, reviewers, and editors โ€” are expected to adhere to the following principles:

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Research Integrity
JTAES upholds the highest standards of research integrity. All submissions are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate software. Similarity scores above 20% will be returned to authors.
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Double-Blind Review
Author identities are concealed from reviewers and reviewer identities from authors throughout the review process, ensuring unbiased evaluation.
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Authorship
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to conception, design, data analysis, or interpretation. Ghost authorship and gift authorship are strictly prohibited.
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Conflict of Interest
Authors must declare all financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the work. Editors with conflicts of interest are recused from decisions.
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Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to share raw data in supplementary files or public repositories. Data fabrication or falsification will result in immediate rejection and retraction.
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Corrections & Retractions
JTAES publishes corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions according to COPE guidelines when errors or misconduct are discovered post-publication.
Published Issues

Browse Issues & Articles

JTAES publishes original research twice yearly. Browse the current issue and upcoming call for papers below.

Current Issue
Volume 1, Issue 1 โ€” January to June 2026
Inaugural issue ยท Faculty of Agriculture, AAUA
View Issue & Articles โ†’
Call for Papers
Volume 1, Issue 2 โ€” July to December 2026
Submission deadline: May 31, 2026 ยท All scope areas welcome
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News & Updates

Announcements

Stay updated with the latest news, calls for papers, and events from JTAES.

Call for Papers
March 1, 2026
Call for Manuscripts โ€” Volume 1, Issue 2 (Julyโ€“December 2026)
JTAES invites original research articles, reviews, short communications, and technical notes for Volume 1, Issue 2 (Julyโ€“December 2026). Submission deadline is May 31, 2026. All manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission portal. There are no article processing charges (APCs) for this issue.
New
January 15, 2026
JTAES Volume 1, Issue 1 Is Now Published
We are delighted to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of JTAES โ€” Volume 1, Issue 1 (Januaryโ€“June 2026). This issue contains four peer-reviewed articles covering crop science, animal nutrition, aquaculture, and environmental sustainability. All articles are freely available online under CC BY 4.0 licence.
Indexing
January 10, 2026
JTAES Now Indexed on Google Scholar and AJOL
JTAES has been successfully indexed on Google Scholar and the African Journals Online (AJOL) platform. This milestone enhances the discoverability of all published articles and improves citation potential for our authors. Indexing applications to Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science are currently under review.
Policy
December 20, 2025
Updated Author Guidelines โ€” APA 7th Edition Now Required
Effective from January 2026, all manuscripts submitted to JTAES must follow APA 7th Edition referencing style. Authors are advised to review the updated author guidelines before submission. Manuscripts that do not comply will be returned for revision prior to peer review.
Editorial Board

Editorial Team

JTAES is guided by a distinguished editorial team of academics and researchers from Nigerian and international institutions.

Editor-in-Chief
Prof. F. A. Gbore
Faculty of Agriculture, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Nigeria
Associate Editors
Prof. B. A. Oyebade
Prof. A. M. Adewole
Prof. O. O. Fasina
Prof. O. M. Akanbi
Prof. O. M. Apata
Dr. T. M. Agbede
Dr. D. A. Oloruntola
Dr. A. I. Olutunmise
Dr. O. Olagunju
Dr. E. S. Ikuemonisan
Dr. O. A. Olaniyan
Dr. O. S. Abe
Dr. T. E. Adeyanju
Members of the Editorial Board
Prof. Nurudeen Abiola Oladoja
Board Member

Department
Department of Chemical Sciences
Institution
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
Dr. James Maku
International Member ยท USA

Department
Department of Natural Sciences
Institution
Albany University, Albany, GA 31705, USA
For Authors

Author Guidelines & Submission

Please read all guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript. Non-compliant submissions may be returned without review.

Submission Process
Register

Create a free author account on the JTAES submission portal.

Prepare

Format manuscript per JTAES guidelines: APA 7th ed., double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman.

Upload

Submit your manuscript file (PDF or Word .docx) and any supplementary materials.

Review

Double-blind peer review by at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field.

Decision

Editorial decision (Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject) within 6โ€“8 weeks.

Detailed Formatting Guidelines
Online Submission

Submit a Manuscript

Complete the form below to submit your manuscript. All fields marked * are required. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission.

e.g., Prof. John Doe (AAUA), Dr. Jane Smith (Univ. of Lagos)
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Click to upload or drag and drop your manuscript file

Accepted: .docx, .doc, .pdf ยท Max 20 MB

Suggesting reviewers does not guarantee they will be selected.
Get in Touch

Contact Us

We welcome inquiries from authors, reviewers, readers, and institutions. Our editorial team will respond within 2 working days.

Editorial Office

editor@jtaes.com

Publisher Address

Faculty of Agriculture
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

University Website

aaua.edu.ng โ†—

Phone (Editorial)

+234 805 543 8642

Submission Queries

submissions@jtaes.com

Reviewer Registration

reviewers@jtaes.com

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