Focus and Scope

The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The scope of the articles published in this journal deal with a broad range of topics, including:

• Agribusiness, which involves the comprehensive examination of agricultural production, distribution, and marketing processes. This interdisciplinary field integrates agriculture with various industries, such as food processing, packaging, distribution, and retail sales. It entails the intricate coordination among multiple entities to facilitate the movement of agricultural products from farms to end consumers.

• Agricultural Economics,a discipline that applies economic principles to analyze and address challenges within the agricultural sector. This field encompasses a wide range of subjects, including farm management, resource allocation, market structures, policy analysis, and rural development. Through the examination of the economic dynamics of agriculture, agricultural economists seek to understand factors influencing market behaviors, such as supply and demand dynamics, price fluctuations, and trade policies.

• Agribusiness Management and Analysis, which focuses on the strategic planning, organization, and optimization of agricultural enterprises within the broader agribusiness context. It entails the application of managerial principles, financial analysis, and market research techniques to enhance the efficiency and profitability of agricultural operations.

• Agricultural Communication and Counseling, which involves the strategic dissemination of information and the provision of guidance to stakeholders within the agricultural sector. This field employs various communication channels, including written, oral, and digital platforms, to convey agricultural knowledge, best practices, and research findings to farmers, policymakers, consumers, and other relevant audiences.

• Institutional Agriculture, referring to agricultural systems and practices that are significantly influenced by formal organizations, government policies, and institutional frameworks. These institutions encompass government agencies, agricultural cooperatives, research institutions, and international organizations, which play pivotal roles in shaping the rules, regulations, and support systems governing agricultural production and trade.

• Regional Economics, examines patterns of production, consumption, investment, and trade within specific geographical regions. This discipline aims to identify opportunities for economic growth, assess disparities in income and wealth distribution, and formulate strategies for fostering economic resilience and competitiveness at the regional level.

• Regional and Development Planning, a comprehensive process involving the assessment of a region's current status, identification of development goals and priorities, and formulation of strategies and policies to achieve sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life for its inhabitants.

• Resources and Environmental Economics, a field that investigates the intricate interplay between human activities, natural resources, and the environment from an economic standpoint. It delves into understanding how economic decisions influence the utilization, management, and conservation of natural resources such as water, land, minerals, and forests, as well as the repercussions of these activities on ecosystems and environmental integrity.

Section Policies

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Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Publication of articles in Jambura Agribusiness Journal is dependent solely on scientific validity and coherence as judged by our editors and/or peer reviewers, who will also assess whether the writing is comprehensible and whether the work represents a useful contribution to the field. Jambura Agribusiness Journal acknowledged the effort and suggestions made by its reviewers. 

Initial Evaluation of Manuscripts

The Editor will first evaluate all manuscripts submitted. Although rare, yet it is entirely feasible for an exceptional manuscript to be accepted at this stage. Those rejected at this stage are insufficiently original, have serious scientific flaws, or are outside the aims and scope of the Jambura Agribusiness Journal. Those that meet the minimum criteria are passed on to experts for review.

Type of Peer Review

Submitted manuscripts will generally be reviewed by two to three experts who will be asked to evaluate whether the manuscript is scientifically sound and coherent, whether it duplicates the already published works, and whether or not the manuscript is sufficiently clear for publication. The method is double blind peer review.

Decision

Reviewers advise the editor, who is responsible for the final decision to accept or reject the article. The Editors will reach a decision based on these reports and, where necessary, they will consult with members of the Editorial Board. Editor’s decision is final.

Publication Frequency

Jambura Agribusiness Journal is issued every year, namely in January-Juny and July-December.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...