About the Journal

Zarghoon Nawasht is a national, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal established in 2023 and published by the Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University (ANASTU). The journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research articles, review papers, and short communications in the fields of animal sciences, plant breeding and genetics, horticulture, agronomy, agricultural economics, and veterinary sciences.

The mission of this journal is to promote the advancement of agricultural research and innovation by providing a reputable platform for scientists, academicians, and professionals to share their findings and insights. Zarghoon Nawasht encourages interdisciplinary studies that contribute to sustainable agriculture, genetic improvement, food security, and rural development, while ensuring scientific rigor and integrity through a transparent double-blind review process.

Scope of the Journal

The scope of Zarghoon Nawasht encompasses a broad range of disciplines within agricultural and biological sciences. The journal welcomes original research, reviews, and applied studies in the following areas:

  • Animal sciences: Livestock production, management, breeding, nutrition, poultry science, fishery science, honeybee production, and clinical management.
  • Veterinary Sciences: Animal & Poultry health, veterinary pharmacology, animal breeding & reproduction, food processing and safety.
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics: Crop improvement, molecular breeding, genetic diversity, and biotechnology applications in plants.
  • Horticultural Sciences: Fruit, vegetable, ornamental, and medicinal plant research, including propagation, cultivation, and postharvest management.
  • Agronomy: Crop production systems, soil science, irrigation, fertilizer management, sustainable farming, and field crop management.
  • Agricultural Economics and Extension: Farm management, agricultural marketing, rural development, socio-economic studies, and policy analysis.
  • Biotechnology and Molecular Biology: Applications of biotechnology in crop and livestock improvement, genomics, and tissue culture.
  • Environmental and Soil Sciences: Sustainable land use, soil fertility, conservation practices, and climate-smart agriculture.

Zarghoon Nawasht also encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates modern scientific approaches to address key challenges in agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security.