Aims & Scope
TAFFD's Journal - Transdisciplinary Advances in Food, Farming & Development
Aims
TAFFD's Journal aims to publish original, high-quality research that advances understanding of the complex, interconnected challenges facing global food systems, agriculture, and sustainable development. The journal serves as a platform for transdisciplinary dialogue, bringing together perspectives from natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, policy studies, and humanities to address pressing issues in food and farming.
Scope
The journal welcomes contributions from a wide range of disciplines that intersect with food systems and agricultural development. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Food Science & Technology
Food processing, preservation, safety, quality, and novel food technologies
Agriculture & Agronomy
Crop science, soil science, pest management, agricultural systems, and farming practices
Nutrition & Dietetics
Human nutrition, food-based dietary guidelines, malnutrition, and nutritional epidemiology
Environmental Science
Climate change impacts on agriculture, biodiversity, water resources, and ecosystem services
Sustainable Development
SDG-related research, sustainable food systems, circular economy, and development studies
Public Health
Food safety, food-borne diseases, health impacts of agricultural practices, and One Health
Agricultural Economics
Food markets, trade, value chains, rural livelihoods, and policy analysis
Food Biotechnology
Genetic improvement, biofortification, fermentation technology, and bioinformatics
Food Policy & Governance
Food security policy, agricultural regulation, governance frameworks, and institutional analysis
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Traditional agricultural practices, local food systems, and indigenous innovation
Article Types
The journal publishes the following types of contributions:
Original empirical or theoretical research presenting new findings. Maximum 6,000 words.
Comprehensive, critical reviews of the existing literature on a specific topic. Maximum 8,000 words.
Thought-provoking commentaries on emerging issues, trends, or debates. Maximum 3,000 words.
Detailed analyses of specific cases, projects, or interventions. Maximum 5,000 words.
Editorial Policy
TAFFD's Journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. The journal is committed to transparency, integrity, and the responsible conduct of research.