International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research

International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research (IJSAR) is committed to advancing cutting-edge research and critical insights into the dynamic and evolving field of sustainable agricultural systems. The journal seeks to address the multifaceted challenges of food production, environmental stewardship, and economic viability in agriculture. Its aim is to foster innovation and knowledge exchange that contributes to the design, implementation, and evaluation of agricultural systems that are ecologically sound, economically feasible, and socially responsible. 

Editorial and Peer-Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous editorial and peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Initial Editorial Assessment: Each manuscript is evaluated by the editorial team to determine its suitability for the journal and its alignment with the aims and scope of IJSAR. Manuscripts that fall outside the journal’s focus or raise ethical concerns, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or other forms of academic misconduct, may be rejected without external review.

• Plagiarism Screening: To maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, all submissions are screened using CrossCheck powered by iThenticate before entering the peer-review process.

• Peer Review: Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial evaluation are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field. Authors typically receive a first decision within approximately 45-60 days.

Publication Timeline

The journal is committed to maintaining an efficient and transparent publication process. Current median processing times are:

While many accepted manuscripts are published online promptly following final approval, the median time from acceptance to online publication is currently 30 days. In some cases, publication may require additional time to ensure balanced issue planning, thematic consistency, and diversity of published content.

Publication Frequency

IJSAR is published quarterly, with four issues released annually in March, June, September, and December.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

IJSAR does not charge any article processing fees for manuscripts submitted in 2026. However, manuscripts requiring English language editing and proofreading may be subject to a nominal fee, depending on the length of the document.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Each article published in IJSAR is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring permanent accessibility, discoverability, and reliable citation of scholarly content.

Indexing and Visibility

IJSAR is indexed in EBSCO, Google Scholar and other reputable academic databases, enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research on a global scale.

Reviewer Recognition

The journal highly values the contributions of peer reviewers. Reviewers who provide timely and comprehensive review reports receive vouchers that entitle them to discounts on the APC of future publications in any Conscientia Beam journal. 

Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity

Conscientia Beam is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The publisher enforces rigorous peer-review procedures and strict ethical policies to ensure the quality and credibility of the scientific record. Cases involving plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, inappropriate authorship attribution, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct are treated with the utmost seriousness and are addressed under a zero-tolerance policy.

To verify the originality of submitted manuscripts, all submissions are screened using iThenticate and evaluated against previously published literature. Through these measures, IJSAR and Conscientia Beam strive to uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence in scholarly publishing.