Current Research in Agricultural Sciences (CRAS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research articles that advance agricultural science, technology, and innovation. The journal serves as a global platform for researchers, scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to share cutting-edge discoveries, novel methodologies, and evidence-based solutions addressing contemporary agricultural challenges.
CRAS aims to foster international scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange in areas including sustainable crop production, soil and water management, agricultural biotechnology, climate-smart agriculture, precision farming, livestock systems, agricultural engineering, food security, and rural development. The journal encourages research that contributes to improving agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and the socio-economic well-being of farming communities worldwide.
A key attraction of CRAS is its commitment to publishing innovative, impactful, and globally relevant research that bridges the gap between scientific advancement and practical agricultural applications. By promoting rigorous scholarship and international collaboration, the journal supports the development of sustainable agricultural systems and provides valuable insights for researchers, industry stakeholders, development organizations, and policymakers across the world.
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.
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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 CRAS. 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.
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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.
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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:
| Editorial Stage | Median Time |
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| Submission to First Decision | 7 Days |
| Submission to Decision After Review | 60 Days |
| Submission to Acceptance | 90 Days |
| Acceptance to Online Publication | 30 Days |
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
CRAS is published twice a year, with issues released in June and December.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
CRAS does not charge any article processing fees for submissions in 2026. However, manuscripts requiring English language editing and proofreading may incur a nominal fee, determined by the length of the document
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Each article published in CRAS is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring permanent accessibility, discoverability, and reliable citation of scholarly content.
Indexing and Visibility
CRAS 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, CRAS and Conscientia Beam strive to uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence in scholarly publishing.