About the Journal
History
The Brazilian Journal of Poaceae (BJOP) was founded with the aim of promoting the dissemination of scientific knowledge and qualified academic exchange specifically on the botanical family of Grasses (Poaceae). 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 species that make up the botanical family of Grasses.
Focus and Scope
The BJOP is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated exclusively to publishing articles related to the botanical family Poaceae in its multiple dimensions. The BJOP publishes three issues per year, released in digital format.
Articles are made available under a Creative Commons license, ensuring free and immediate access, as well as unrestricted reuse of original content, aligning with the principles of open knowledge.
In addition to regular issues, the journal also publishes Special Issues (thematic collections) and Supplementary Issues (full articles derived from conference proceedings), thereby expanding its scope of scientific contribution.
The journal's scope ranges from basic studies to applied research, establishing itself as a platform of excellence for the dissemination of scientific, technological, and socioeconomic knowledge about this important botanical family.
The journal welcomes original contributions, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical essays, and scientific communications addressing topics such as:
Main Thematic Axes
1.Genetics and improvement of grasses: with an emphasis on varieties adapted to climate change, resistance to pests and diseases, and increased productivity,
2.Agronomy and sustainable management: including crop rotation systems, intercropping, precision agriculture practices, rational use of inputs, and cultivation techniques adapted to different environmental contexts,
3.Soil science and plant nutrition: considering biological nitrogen fixation, symbiotic relationships with microorganisms, and impacts on the sustainable management of agroecosystems,
4.Plant health and protection: encompassing research in entomology, phytopathology, and integrated pest management strategies,
5.Food technology and science: including studies on processing, nutritional quality, food safety, bioactive compounds, and innovation in products and by-products derived from grasses,
6.Nutrition and human health: exploring the benefits of grasses consumption for balanced diets, prevention of chronic diseases, and health promotion,
7.Economics, markets, and public policies: with analyses of production chains, competitiveness, economic sustainability, and the role of grasses in the global agribusiness context,
8. Sustainability and environmental impacts: highlighting the strategic role of grasses in food security, climate change mitigation, and preservation of natural resources.
9.The industrial potential of grasses for generating energy, biopolymers, food, biofuels, and other high-value products obtained through their processing.
Mission
The mission of BJOP is to promote and disseminate high-impact scientific knowledge on research related to the Poaceae family, establishing itself as a global platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange.
The objective is to centralize in one journal articles that promote scientific and technological advancement through the dissemination of innovative and relevant research.
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 BJOP 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.
The BJOP is continuously working towards inclusion in leading indexing databases.
Categories
The BJOP highlights the main categories:
- Rice
- Maize (Corn)
- Wheat
- Barley
- Sorghum
- Oats
- Sugarcane
- Rye
- Brachiaria
- Guinea grass
- Elephant grass
- Panicum
- Bamboo
- Others
Methodological Approaches
The BJOP 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 BJOP 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 BJOP 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:
- Creative Commons License Policy
- Open Access, Communication, and Transparency Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Ethics Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Plagiarism Policy
- Peer Review Policy
- Authorship Policy
- Article Withdrawal Policy
- APC Reduction Policy
- Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy
- Erratum Policy
The Brazilian Journal of Poaceae - BJOP 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.
Important Note:
The journal aims for the average time between manuscript submission and article publication is approximately four months.
