Journal of Agricultural Digitalization Research (JADR) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research focused on the digital transformation of agriculture and allied sectors. The journal provides a professional platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, and practitioners to disseminate original research, theoretical advancements, and empirical studies that contribute to innovation, sustainability, productivity, and technology-driven solutions in agriculture at local, national, and global levels.
Open Access Policy
JADR is a fully open-access journal, meaning all published content is freely available without any subscription or access charges to readers or their institutions. In accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or authors.
Open Access License
To ensure unrestricted dissemination of scholarly work, all articles published in JADR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
- Copyright: Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions
JADR invites original research articles, review papers, and case studies in agricultural digitalization and related multidisciplinary areas, including but not limited to:
- Agricultural Science & Technology: Smart farming, precision agriculture, crop science, soil science, agronomy, horticulture, plant protection, post-harvest technology, and climate-smart agriculture.
- Digital & Information Technologies in Agriculture: Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, machine learning, data analytics, big data, Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing, GIS applications, blockchain in agri-supply chains, cloud computing, and agricultural decision support systems.
- Engineering & Mechanization: Agricultural engineering, farm machinery, automation, robotics, drones, sensor-based technologies, irrigation systems, and renewable energy applications in agriculture.
- Agri-Business & Management: Agri-business management, digital marketing in agriculture, agri-fintech, supply chain management, food logistics, agripreneurship, rural development, and agricultural economics.
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies: Sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, soil and water conservation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity, circular agriculture, and environmental impact assessments.
- Social Sciences & Policy in Agriculture: Rural sociology, agricultural extension, digital inclusion, farmer adoption of technology, agricultural education, policy analysis, governance, and socio-economic impacts of agricultural digitalization.
- Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas: Agri-informatics, smart villages, ethics and policy of agri-digital technologies, innovation in agricultural systems, multidisciplinary projects, and cross-disciplinary research impact.
Review Process and Publication Ethics – COPE Compliance (View Full Page)
JADR strictly follows the ethical standards prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure academic integrity and transparency.
- Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process
- Plagiarism Policy: Zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism; manuscripts are screened using professional plagiarism detection tools (Turnitin/iThenticate)
- Transparency & Responsibility: Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest; clear editorial policies and Article Processing Charges (APCs)
- Full Policy: For detailed ethical guidelines, please visit our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement page
Author & Editor Responsibilities
- Clear authorship criteria and contributor transparency
- Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Ethical handling of research data, references, and citations
- Editorial independence, accountability, and fairness
JADR is committed to enhancing the visibility and academic impact of published research. The journal is currently indexed and tracked in:
- Google Scholar – Global discoverability and citation tracking
- Crossref (DOI Registration) – Unique Digital Object Identifier for each published article
Why Choose JADR?
- Creative Commons Licensing – Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0
- International Editorial Board – Renowned experts in agriculture and digital technologies
- Rapid & Transparent Review Process
- Global Readership and Open Accessibility
Submission
You can send your article easily via email at [email protected] or submit online through this link (Submit Manuscript).