About the Journal

The Andalasian International Journal of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (AIJANS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM) at Universitas Andalas, based in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. With ISSN 2745-7885 (Online) and ISSN 2776-6500 (Print), AIJANS is registered under the DOI prefix 10.25077. The journal is dedicated to advancing basic and applied knowledge in agriculture and natural sciences by publishing original research articles, reviewing articles, and writing short communications. Manuscripts must be relevant to these fields and written in English, and AIJANS is published biannually in March and September.

AIJANS emphasizes interdisciplinary research that addresses current challenges and opportunities within agriculture and natural sciences, providing a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute to scientific progress. The journal covers diverse topics such as agronomy, horticulture, plant and soil sciences, animal husbandry, agricultural economics, environmental science, biodiversity, ecology, forestry, fisheries, and food technology. Through these fields, AIJANS fosters the exchange of innovative ideas, encourages sustainable practices, and promotes solutions to real-world problems in agricultural systems and natural ecosystems.

AIJANS operates with a commitment to rigorous academic standards and transparency. Submissions undergo a robust peer review process to ensure the quality of publications. The journal adheres to strict publication ethics, guiding authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold integrity throughout the publication process. In addition, AIJANS has a clear plagiarism policy and an open-access policy, making its content freely available to the global community. The journal’s author guidelines provide detailed instructions for prospective contributors, ensuring that submissions meet the journal’s academic and technical standards.

The content published in AIJANS remains the author's intellectual property, with all articles licensed under CC BY-SA, which allows for sharing and adaptation, provided proper credit is given. AIJANS is committed to the long-term accessibility of its published material, as reflected in its archiving policy.

AIJANS follows clear governance principles to maintain transparency and professionalism and provides information on author fees and business models. The journal also ensures ethical advertising and marketing practices through its advertising and direct marketing policies. In the event of corrections or retractions, AIJANS has established clear procedures to safeguard the integrity of the academic record.

Through a well-organized editorial process led by an experienced editorial team and supported by a distinguished panel of peer reviewers, AIJANS upholds its mission to foster global collaboration in agricultural and natural sciences. Researchers and scholars interested in submitting to AIJANS are encouraged to use the template provided for manuscript preparation.