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Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences

Innovative Science and Technology Publishers · Pakistan · Est. 2020

ISSN2708-2997eISSN2708-3004
DOAJOpen Access
H-Indexi
8
Total Worksi
158
Total Citationsi
346
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.61
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences (JOARPS) Advancing Innovation in Plant and Agricultural Sciences for a Sustainable Future. The Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences (JOARPS) is a high-impact, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes transformative research across all disciplines of plant and crop sciences, including Agricultural sciences, plant protection, and allied sciences, particularly from Pakistan and other Asian countries. JOARPS provides a global platform for pioneering discoveries that address pressing agricultural challenges, including food security, climate resilience, and ecosystem sustainability. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, and mini reviews that push the boundaries of knowledge in plant and crop sciences, biotechnology, and precision agriculture. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring the highest standards of scientific integrity, methodological rigor, and innovation.

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2020
FrequencyBi-Annual
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications158
OA Since2019
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/11 · 82%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Innovative Science and Technology Publishers
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2708-2997 / 2708-3004
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
19
62
2020
15
65
2021
23
52
2022
55
160
2023
27
28
2024
20
11
2025
9
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Crop Yield and Soil FertilityGenetics and Plant BreedingRice Cultivation and Yield ImprovementInsect Pest Control StrategiesPlant Micronutrient Interactions and EffectsWheat and Barley Genetics and PathologyAgricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural pest management studiesPlant Physiology and Cultivation StudiesAgronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences

Is Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences?

Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.61.

Is Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences?

The Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences (JOARPS) Advancing Innovation in Plant and Agricultural Sciences for a Sustainable Future. The Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences (JOARPS) is a high-impact, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes transformative research across all disciplines of plant and crop sciences, including Agricultural sciences, plant protection, and allied sciences, particularly from Pakistan and other Asian countries. JOARPS provides a global platform for pioneering discoveries that address pressing agricultural challenges, including food security

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref