Why Submit to JARB

JARB provides a focused platform for botany research that connects fundamental discovery with applied plant science, agriculture, and conservation. Our editorial scope covers plant physiology, taxonomy, systematics, ecology, molecular biology, and plant microbe interactions.

We value clear botanical insight, strong methodology, and conclusions that advance plant science and biodiversity stewardship.

We publish original research, reviews, short communications, methods, and data rich studies that advance botany knowledge. Manuscripts receive expert handling by editors and reviewers who understand the rigor needed for field studies, controlled environment experiments, molecular analyses, and reproducible datasets.

We encourage submissions that link field observations with laboratory validation and clear ecological or evolutionary implications.

Open access publication ensures rapid visibility, global readership, and practical impact. For authors seeking to maximize citations, funder compliance, and research reuse, JARB offers clear scope alignment and a professional publishing experience.

Manuscript Readiness and Research Quality

Strong JARB submissions present a clear botanical hypothesis, rigorous methods, and transparent reporting. Whether you are describing field surveys, greenhouse experiments, molecular assays, or modeling studies, we recommend clear study design statements and complete methodological detail so reviewers can evaluate reproducibility.

Figures and tables should communicate results with precision. Use high resolution images, report sample sizes, effect sizes, and statistical tests, and include appropriate controls. Data availability statements should describe repositories, accession numbers, or how readers can access supporting datasets.

For studies involving protected species, field sites, or traditional knowledge, include permits and compliance statements. We also welcome pre registered studies and encourage structured reporting standards when available for your research area.

Editorial Workflow and Visibility

After submission, manuscripts receive an editorial assessment and are assigned to subject editors for peer review. Our goal is to deliver a timely first decision while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards.

Accepted articles are professionally produced in HTML, PDF, and XML formats and are integrated with DOI registration and indexing metadata. This ensures your work is discoverable through academic search engines and citation networks.

Authors receive clear status updates at key stages, and revision guidance focuses on scientific clarity, data integrity, and botanical significance. Once published, articles are promoted through journal channels to increase visibility across academic, agricultural, conservation, and industry audiences.

JARB welcomes thematic special issues in emerging botany areas. If you are organizing a research community or conference track, contact us about proposing a special issue or serving as a guest editor.