Aims And Scope
WAKATAMBA: Journal of Agroforestry, Fisheries and Aquaculture is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, innovation, and sustainable practices in agroforestry, fisheries, and aquaculture. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to disseminate high-quality research addressing the sustainable utilization, management, conservation, and development of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and aquatic resources.
The journal aims to promote research that contributes to sustainable production systems, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, food security, technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and the improvement of livelihoods in rural, coastal, and island communities. WAKATAMBA particularly welcomes research integrating scientific, technological, environmental, economic, and social perspectives to address contemporary challenges in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture.
The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, short communications, and case studies covering, but not limited to, the following areas:
1. Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture
- Agroforestry systems and practices
- Agrosilviculture and silvopasture
- Agro-silvo-fisheries and integrated farming systems
- Sustainable agriculture and agroecology
- Crop production and agricultural innovation
- Soil and land management
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Organic and regenerative agriculture
- Agricultural biodiversity
- Sustainable rural farming systems
2. Forestry and Forest Resources
- Forest ecology and management
- Forest conservation and restoration
- Community forestry and social forestry
- Forest biodiversity
- Sustainable forest resource utilization
- Non-timber forest products
- Forest-based livelihoods
- Forest products and value-added utilization
- Tropical forest management
- Ecosystem services and forest sustainability
3. Fisheries
- Capture fisheries
- Fisheries biology and ecology
- Fish population dynamics
- Fish stock assessment
- Sustainable fisheries management
- Fisheries economics and policy
- Fishing technology
- Fisheries conservation
- Fisheries resources and utilization
- Small-scale and community-based fisheries
4. Aquaculture
- Freshwater, brackish-water, and marine aquaculture
- Fish, shrimp, shellfish, and seaweed culture
- Aquaculture production systems
- Aquaculture nutrition and feed technology
- Fish breeding and genetics
- Hatchery and nursery technology
- Fish and aquatic animal health
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly aquaculture
- Smart and precision aquaculture
- Aquaculture water quality management
5. Integrated Agroforestry, Fisheries and Aquaculture Systems
- Integrated farming systems
- Silvofisheries
- Mangrove–aquaculture systems
- Agro-silvo-fisheries
- Integrated aquaculture and agriculture
- Circular production systems
- Resource recycling and nutrient management
- Nature-based production systems
- Sustainable landscape and watershed management
6. Aquatic, Coastal, and Environmental Resources
- Freshwater and marine ecosystems
- Coastal and small-island resources
- Mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef ecosystems
- Aquatic biodiversity
- Water quality and environmental monitoring
- Marine and freshwater pollution
- Plastic and microplastic pollution
- Ecosystem restoration
- Coastal and aquatic resource management
7. Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
- Fishing gear and fishing technology
- Aquaculture engineering
- Smart fisheries and smart aquaculture
- Digital technology and precision farming
- Remote sensing and GIS applications
- Environmental and resource monitoring
- Aquaculture instrumentation
- Technological innovation for sustainable resource management
8. Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Agroforestry Products
- Post-harvest technology
- Fish and seafood processing
- Agricultural and forest product processing
- Food safety and quality
- Product diversification and innovation
- Packaging technology
- Value-added products
- By-product and waste utilization
- Sustainable value chains
9. Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation
- Climate-resilient agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture
- Carbon sequestration and carbon management
- Blue carbon and forest carbon
- Ecosystem resilience
- Disaster risk reduction
- Nature-based solutions
- Sustainable natural resource management
10. Economics, Livelihoods, and Governance
- Agricultural, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture economics
- Natural resource economics
- Rural and coastal development
- Sustainable livelihoods
- Agribusiness and fisheries business
- Value chains and market development
- Community empowerment
- Resource governance and institutions
- Environmental and resource policy
- Sustainable development and local economic development
11. Blue and Green Economy
- Blue economy and sustainable ocean development
- Green economy and sustainable land management
- Circular economy
- Sustainable resource-based enterprises
- Blue and green innovation
- Sustainable MSMEs
- Environmental entrepreneurship
- Sustainable value chains and resource efficiency
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Research
WAKATAMBA encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies that connect agroforestry, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental science, engineering, economics, technology, and social sciences. The journal also welcomes emerging research addressing new technologies, innovative management approaches, climate resilience, sustainability transitions, and other contemporary issues related to the responsible utilization of natural resources.
The journal particularly values research with scientific novelty, methodological rigor, practical relevance, and potential contribution to sustainable development, especially research that can support resource-dependent communities and sustainable management of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems.
