Agricultural Science and Technology Research and Innovation

Agricultural Science and Technology Research and Innovation ISSN 3081-1376 (Print) ISSN 3081-1384 (Online) CODEN: NKYYAX (Assigned by Chemical Abstracts Service, CAS) Publication Model: Gold Open Access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). All content is permanently and freely accessible. Publisher: Quest Press Limited Publication Language: Chinese, English Publication Frequency: Bimonthly Discipline Category: Agricultural Science Submission Language: Chinese (English title, abstract, keywords, author affiliations, and names must be provided) Distribution Support: China International Book Trading Corporation (CIBTC) Import Registration Number: G015Z106 1. Journal Introduction Agricultural Science and Technology Research and Innovation is an international academic journal focusing on the frontiers of agricultural science, promoting technology transfer and sustainable industrial development. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality achievements in agricultural basic research, key technological breakthroughs, and innovative application practices. It serves global agricultural researchers, technology extension specialists, and industry decision-makers, aiming to address core challenges such as global food security, efficient resource utilization, and the green transformation of agriculture. 2. Core Positioning and Distinctive Features The journal positions itself as a bridge connecting agricultural basic research, applied R&D, and industrial practice, emphasizing foresight, interdisciplinary integration, and practical relevance. It focuses on the innovation chain from the laboratory to the field, encouraging the use of cutting-edge approaches such as biotechnology, information technology, and intelligent equipment to solve key issues in modern agricultural development and promote the effective translation of research outcomes. 3. Scope of Submission The journal invites original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers in the following (but not limited to) areas: Crop Science and Genetic Breeding: Crop physiology, molecular breeding, gene editing, germplasm resource innovation, stress resistance mechanisms Smart Agriculture and Digital Technologies: Agricultural remote sensing, precision agriculture, intelligent agricultural machinery and equipment, agricultural big data and artificial intelligence Resource and Environmental Sustainability: Soil health, plant nutrition, efficient water resource use, prevention and control of agricultural non-point source pollution, climate change and agricultural adaptability Plant Protection and Biosecurity: Green control of pests and diseases, biopesticides, early warning and control of invasive species, plant immune mechanisms Horticultural Science and Post-Harvest Handling: Protected horticulture, postharvest physiology and preservation logistics of fruits and vegetables, ornamental plants Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, and Aquaculture: Animal nutrition and feed science, healthy breeding, disease prevention and control, animal genetic improvement, healthy aquaculture Agricultural Economics and Policy: Food systems, supply chain optimization, agricultural innovation diffusion, agricultural policy evaluation, smallholder development, and rural revitalization 4. Submission Guidelines Manuscript Requirements: Submissions must be original, unpublished academic papers with scientific research design, authentic and reliable data, rigorous analysis, and clear conclusions. The journal employs a strict double-blind peer review system. Submission Language: Manuscripts must be written in Chinese. Required Elements: Please provide complete bilingual (Chinese and English) information upon submission: Article title (Chinese and English) Author information: Names and affiliations (in both Chinese and English) of all authors, and a brief biography of the first author or corresponding author (including research interests and email) Abstract: Bilingual abstracts (Chinese and English) clearly stating the research purpose, methodology, key results, and main conclusions Keywords: 3–5 bilingual keywords (Chinese and English) 5. Aims and Vision The journal’s vision is to become an authoritative academic journal and a source of innovative ideas in the field of agricultural science and technology within the Chinese-speaking world. We are committed to building a dynamic academic community that disseminates cutting-edge knowledge and innovative practices, driving the transformation of global agriculture—especially in the Asia-Pacific region—toward smarter, more efficient, greener, and more sustainable development, providing scientific and technological support for ensuring food security and promoting rural development. 6. Open Access Policy The journal strictly adheres to the Gold Open Access publishing model. All published articles are disseminated under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Upon publication, articles are made permanently and freely accessible, allowing any user to read, download, copy, distribute, and make reasonable use of the content for lawful, non-commercial purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and source. For full license details, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/