About the Journal

History

The Brazilian Journal of Agribusiness (BJOA) was established with the purpose of promoting the dissemination of scientific knowledge and fostering qualified academic exchange in the field of agribusiness. It is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analysis studies, and theoretical essays. Since its foundation, the journal has sought to connect researchers, professionals, and policymakers, contributing to scientific advancement and the sustainable development of the agri-food sector.

Focus and scope

The BJOA is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, published quarterly in digital format by ELGI Publishing. The BJOA serves as a scientific platform for the dissemination of interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of agribusiness.

The journal accepts and publishes original scientific research articles, meta-analyses, and theoretical essays, fostering high-quality academic exchange in the field of agribusiness.

Its objective is to critically investigate agro-industrial systems at the global level, with a focus on food, fiber, and energy production and marketing chains, among others, while addressing regional specificities through a systemic, intercultural, and multinational perspective.

The journal is directed toward a broad audience involved in the planning and implementation of policies, including farmers, agri-food companies, government agencies, financial institutions, multilateral organizations, and universities.

The BJOA promotes the integration of academics, researchers, professionals, and consultants working in the areas of Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Economics, Management, Food Science, and Nutrition.

All articles are made available under a Creative Commons license, ensuring free and immediate access as well as unrestricted reuse of original content, in alignment with the principles of open knowledge.

In addition to its regular issues, the journal also publishes Special Issues (thematic collections) and Supplementary Issues (full papers derived from conference proceedings), thereby expanding its scope of scientific contribution.

Main Thematic Axes

1.Agri-Food Economics– Examination of the economic mechanisms shaping agro-industrial markets, including pricing strategies, commercialization practices, and international trade in agri-food products.

2.Marketing in Agri-Food Systems – Analysis of food consumption trends, consumer preferences and perceptions of value, and their implications for sustainable development and innovation in agri-food supply chains.

3.Management and Strategy in Agro-Industrial Systems – Analysis of organizational dynamics, cooperation networks, governance models, and management strategies aimed at competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability in agro-industrial organizations.

4.Innovation and Value Creation in Agri-Food Systems – Investigation of innovative strategies and practices that strengthen production chains, promote territorial development, and generate shared value among producers, enterprises, and consumers across multiple dimensions

5.Agribusiness, Sustainability, and Technological Transformation – Study of the integration of emerging technologies and sustainable practices driving the transition toward responsible production models that combine innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship in the agro-industrial sector.

6.Public Policies, Planning, and Territorial Development – Study of policy design and evaluation mechanisms related to rural, regional, and territorial development, emphasizing the integration between the State, civil society, and the productive sector.

7.Family Farming, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security – Discussion of public policies, certifications, local markets, and social innovation initiatives that empower family farming as a foundation for inclusive and sustainable rural development.

8.Technology, Innovation, and Digitalization in Agribusiness – Exploration of digital transformation and the application of smart technologies in process optimization, traceability, and sustainability within agro-industrial production systems.

9.Environment, Climate, and Sustainable Development – Reflection on renewable energies, rational management of natural resources, climate change mitigation, and the promotion of environmentally balanced production systems.

10.Governance and Sustainability in Productive Chains – Study of ethical, economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability; collaborative governance, certification, corporate responsibility, and institutional partnerships in value chains.

11.Nutrition – Food and nutritional security; identity and social practices associated with food.

12.Law and Regulation in Agribusiness – Study of the legal dimensions of agribusiness and food consumption relations, including the regulation of agro-industrial chains, agricultural contracts, environmental liability, legal instruments promoting sustainability and equity in agri-food trade.

Mission

The mission of the BJOA is to publish high-impact scientific works that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and provide practical solutions to contemporary and future challenges in agribusiness.

The journal values interdisciplinarity, originality and innovation, encouraging research that integrates different fields of knowledge and promotes concrete applications. The journal also welcomes submissions that broaden the perspective on key topics through holistic and collaborative approaches, capable of offering multiple theoretical and practical insights.

The journal's fundamental commitments are:

  • To promote scientific advancement through the publication of original, high-impact research that expands understanding of agribusiness and agri-food marketing.
  • To strengthen, through innovative research, agribusiness and agri-food marketing worldwide, facing the challenges of population growth and global socioeconomic transformations.
  • To encourage sustainable agricultural practices, supporting studies that combine productivity, technological innovation, and environmental conservation, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • To guarantee scientific inclusion and diversity, encouraging the participation of authors from different countries, with special attention to contributions from developing regions, ensuring a plurality of perspectives and realities.
  • To value open and transparent science, ensuring free and immediate access to all published articles, as well as editorial integrity and scientific ethics.

With this purpose, the journal seeks not only to publish scientific articles, but also to establish itself as an instrument of transformation, capable of connecting science, society, and sustainability around the guiding principles of the publication.

Through this mission, the BJOA reaffirms its commitment to editorial excellence, scientific integrity, and the development of concrete solutions to the contemporary and future challenges of agriculture, the food industry, and planetary sustainability.

Methodological Approaches

The BJOA welcomes submissions based on innovative experimental, theoretical, methodological, or computational approaches, provided they demonstrate originality and the potential for scientific, social, or economic impact.

 Commitment to Diversity

The BJOA is committed to enhancing geographic and institutional diversity among its authors and actively seeks to prevent editorial endogeneity, fostering a more inclusive and plural scientific community.

Policies and Guidelines

The BJOA is published by ELGI Publishing, which operates under a Quality System based on Good Editorial Practices, as outlined in its Manual of Editorial Best Practices, including formalized standards, procedures, and records.

The editorial policies adopted throughout the workflow address key aspects such as ethics, peer review type, conflict of interest disclosure, manuscript evaluation, publication management, and copyright management.

These policies are essential to ensure the scientific rigor, transparency, and ethical integrity of the journal’s output. Our editorial, publication, and peer review policies are carefully designed to guarantee the publication of original, robust, and ethically sound research. They also aim to clearly define the responsibilities of authors and uphold the credibility of the published content.

The policies are organized into sub-sections within this guide and cover the following topics:

  1. Creative Commons License Policy
  2. Open Access, Communication, and Transparency Policy
  3. Privacy Policy
  4. Ethics Policy
  5. Conflict of Interest Policy
  6. Plagiarism Policy
  7. Peer Review Policy
  8. Authorship Policy
  9. Article Withdrawal Policy
  10. Erratum Policy

The BJOA accepts submissions in three distinct categories:

1.Communications Purpose:

A space dedicated to disseminating current work with objective, quick, and accessible reading.

Classification criteria: Manuscripts between 4 and 8 pages, regardless of the topic, will automatically be classified in this category.

Accepted contribution types:

  • Short articles
  • Experience reports
  • Scientific notes
  • Bibliographic or documentary reviews

Submission procedures: The author(s) must download, complete, sign, and attach the Mandatory Submission Documents available on the website at the time of submission. The topic must be within the journal's guiding principles.

Important: The absence of any required document will result in the outright rejection of the manuscript.

2. Full Articles

Classification criteria: Manuscripts between 12 until 20 pages.

Submission procedures: The author(s) must download, complete, sign, and attach the Mandatory Submission Documents available on the website at the time of submission. The topic must be within the journal's guiding principles.

Important: Failure to provide any of the required documents will result in rejection of the submission.

3. Abstracts and Extended Abstracts from Conference Proceedings, Seminars, and Events

Eligibility criteria: abstracts and extended abstracts.

Submission procedures: The event coordinator should contact the editor-in-chief to submit abstracts. The event must align with the journal's theme. The coordinator should download the Mandatory Submission Documents. Complete, sign, and attach them at the time of submission on the website.

Important: The theme must be within the journal's guiding principles. Failure to provide any of the required documents will result in rejection of the submission.

 Average Publication Time

The BJOA endeavors to maintain an average period of approximately four months between manuscript submission and article publication.