Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Ecological Agriculture Systems

Ecological agriculture moves away from chemical-heavy monocultures toward systems that mimic natural processes.

  • Agroecology Principles

    • Recycling nutrients and energy on-farm.

    • Enhancing biological interactions and synergies.

    • Socio-economic dimensions: Food sovereignty and local knowledge.

  • Regenerative Farming Practices

    • No-till farming: Preserving soil structure and carbon.

    • Cover cropping: Preventing erosion and fixing nitrogen naturally.

    • Managed intensive rotational grazing: Mimicking wild herd movements.

  • Permaculture & Polycultures

    • Design systems based on ecological patterns.

    • Companion planting and "Three Sisters" (corn, beans, squash) dynamics.

2. Biodiversity in the Food System

Biodiversity acts as the "immune system" of the planet. In agriculture, it provides resilience against pests, climate change, and crop failure.

  • Genetic Diversity

    • Heirloom seeds vs. GMOs: Maintaining a wide gene pool for future adaptation.

    • Livestock breeds: Preserving hardy, locally-adapted animal varieties.

  • Functional Biodiversity

    • Pollinator health: Protecting bees, butterflies, and bats essential for fruit/nut production.

    • Soil Microbiome: The role of fungi (mycorrhizae) and bacteria in nutrient uptake.

    • Natural Pest Control: Using predatory insects instead of synthetic pesticides.

  • Landscape Connectivity

    • Hedgerows and wildlife corridors within farm environments.

    • The impact of habitat fragmentation on agricultural productivity.

3. Public Health & The Environment

The way we grow food is perhaps the most significant "upstream" driver of public health outcomes.

  • Nutrition & Food Quality

    • Phytonutrient density: How soil health affects the vitamin and mineral content of crops.

    • The Gut-Soil connection: The link between soil microbes and human microbiome diversity.

  • Chemical Exposure & Toxicity

    • Pesticide runoff: Impact on drinking water and endocrine disruption.

    • Antibiotic resistance: The use of sub-therapeutic antibiotics in industrial livestock.

  • Zoonotic Diseases & Pandemics

    • How habitat destruction and intensive factory farming increase the risk of "spillover" events (e.g., Avian Flu).

  • Climate Change & Mental Health

    • Food security as a pillar of social stability.

    • "Eco-anxiety" and the health benefits of green spaces and community gardens.

4. Policy, Economy, and Ethics

Transforming these systems requires a shift in how we value food and nature.

  • The Economics of "Externalities"

    • Accounting for the hidden costs of industrial farming (healthcare costs, water cleanup).

    • Subsidies: Shifting from commodity crops to diverse, specialty crops.

  • Urban Agriculture

    • Vertical farming and rooftop gardens in "food deserts."

    • Closing the loop: Urban composting and waste reduction.

  • Ethics of Food Justice

    • Access to organic, biodiverse foods across different socioeconomic tiers.

    • Rights of indigenous peoples and traditional land stewards.