About the Journal

The Journal of Advanced Food Technology, Cultivation, and Innovation (JAFTCI) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Austronesia Akademika, Indonesia. Established in 2026, the journal published its inaugural issue, Volume 1, Number 1, in June 2026. JAFTCI is published twice annually, in June and November, and serves as a platform for disseminating original scientific research, technological advancements, and innovative approaches to sustainable development.

JAFTCI focuses on food science and technology, food processing and preservation, food safety and quality, sustainable agriculture, crop cultivation, aquaculture, biotechnology, postharvest technologies, biological resources, and interdisciplinary innovations related to food production and cultivation systems. The journal welcomes original research articles and other scholarly contributions that demonstrate methodological rigor, scientific originality, practical relevance, and meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge.

All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening to assess their relevance, originality, scientific quality, and compliance with the journal's publication requirements. Manuscripts meeting the initial criteria proceed to a double-blind peer-review process involving at least two qualified independent reviewers. Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, methodological quality, research integrity, and compliance with established publication ethics.

JAFTCI adopts an immediate open-access policy, ensuring that published articles are freely available to readers without subscription fees or embargo periods. The journal does not charge authors for manuscript submission, peer review, article processing, or publication (IDR 0,-). Authors retain copyright ownership of their published works and grant the journal the non-exclusive right of first publication. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), permitting sharing, redistribution, and adaptation under the applicable attribution and ShareAlike conditions.

The journal is institutionally administered and published by Austronesia Akademika, while independent academic editorial decisions remain the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief and authorized editorial team. Any relevant institutional sponsorship, financial support, or competing interests must be disclosed transparently and must not influence manuscript evaluation or publication decisions.

JAFTCI is committed to responsible research conduct and ethical scholarly publishing. Its editorial policies address plagiarism, research misconduct, authorship, conflicts of interest, generative artificial intelligence, peer-review confidentiality, complaints and appeals, corrections, retractions, and post-publication scholarly discussion. These policies are informed by internationally recognized publication ethics principles, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal respects the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, readers, and registered users. Names, email addresses, and other information provided through the journal's publishing platform are used for legitimate journal purposes in accordance with its Privacy Statement and are not disclosed for unrelated purposes.

JAFTCI recognizes the importance of digital preservation and the long-term accessibility of published scientific literature. The journal supports electronic archiving through Open Journal Systems and relevant preservation arrangements, including LOCKSS- and CLOCKSS-compatible functionalities where configured. Participation in an external preservation network is distinguished from the availability of technical archiving features and must be independently verified.

Through transparent editorial management, independent peer review, open access, and responsible publication practices, JAFTCI aims to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainable food systems, and innovation in agriculture, aquaculture, biotechnology, and related fields.

Journal Website: https://journal.austrodemika.org/index.php/jaftci

Publisher: Austronesia Akademika, Indonesia

Publication Frequency: June and November

Access and Publication Fees: Free of Charge

License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)