{"id":100,"date":"2025-09-24T01:10:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jsafei-science.org\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2025-09-26T16:01:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T09:01:37","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jsafei-science.org\/?page_id=100","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Growing global challenges in food security, climate change, and environmental sustainability demand innovative solutions. Southeast Asia is a region of unique biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and rapid agricultural innovation, yet research from the region is underrepresented in international journals. J-SAFEI will serve as a bridge, connecting regional knowledge with global research while fostering collaboration and visibility for scholars from both developed and developing countries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Vision<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To be a leading international journal advancing research, knowledge, and transformative technologies in agriculture, food systems, environment, culture, and public health \u2014 rooted in Southeast Asia but global in reach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our mission is to:<\/p>

– Provide a dynamic, inclusive platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.
– Emphasize:
\u00a0 \u2022 Green technologies, smart agriculture, and digital innovations.<\/em>
\u00a0 \u2022 Indigenous knowledge, food culture, and traditional practices.<\/em>
\u00a0 \u2022 Public health and One Health perspectives linking human, animal, and environmental health.<\/em>
– Support research that promotes sustainability, equitable growth, and resilience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Aims<\/span><\/b>
The Journal of Sustainable AgriFood & Environmental Innovation (J-SAFEI)<\/i> is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions at the intersection of agriculture, food systems, environmental innovation, and public health. Rooted in the rich biodiversity and knowledge systems of Southeast Asia but global in vision, J-SAFEI provides a platform for interdisciplinary research, policy dialogue, and practical innovations that address urgent challenges of food security, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and community or one health.<\/span><\/p>

Scope<\/span><\/strong>
J-SAFEI welcomes high-quality research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy briefs across the following areas:<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 smart farming, agroecology, regenerative agriculture, crop\u2013livestock integration.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Environmental Innovation<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 climate adaptation, renewable energy, waste management, circular economy, biodiversity protection.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Climate Change & Resilience<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 soil and water conservation, low-emission practices, carbon footprint reduction.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Food Safety & Security<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 food traceability, biotechnology, post-harvest systems, food waste reduction.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>AgriTech & Digital Innovation<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 AI, IoT, big data, blockchain, drones, robotics in agriculture.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Indigenous Knowledge & Food Culture<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 traditional ecological practices, ethnobotany, food heritage, sustainable diets.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Food, Nutrition & Public Health<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 nutrition-sensitive agriculture, One Health approaches, healthy food environments, cultural diets.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services<\/span><\/strong> and Plant Protection\u2013<\/b> agro-biodiversity, native species conservation, pollination, ecosystem resilience, Soil Science.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Microbial Biotechnology<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 biofertilizers, biopesticides, microbial soil enhancers, waste treatment.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Sustainable livestock, Fisheries, Aquaculture<\/span><\/strong> and animal health<\/b>\u2013 aquaponics, blue economy strategies, marine biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Urban Agriculture & Local Food Systems<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 vertical farming, hydroponics, rooftop farming, food sovereignty.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Policy & Governance<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 sustainable agricultural policies, equitable access, trade and food rights, governance innovations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Research Articles<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Review Articles<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Short Communications<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Policy and Practice Briefs<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Case Studies<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Opinion Pieces & Editorials<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Book Reviews & Conference Reports<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Publication Model<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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– Open Access: Free access to ensure global visibility.
– Double-Blind Peer Review: Ensuring fairness and quality.
– Bilingual Website: English and Lao for local and international audiences.
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– Institutional subscriptions.
– Research grants.
– Sponsorships from government, NGOs, and industry.
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– Indexing in Scopus and Web of Science.
– Global Impact while serving as a hub for Southeast Asian scholarship.
– Capacity Building: Mentorship and training for young researchers.
– Collaboration: Networking with international universities, industry, and policymakers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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J-SAFEI is rooted in Southeast Asia but global in vision. By promoting interdisciplinary research, integrating culture and health, and advancing innovation, J-SAFEI will become a vital resource for addressing pressing global challenges in agriculture, food, environment, and sustainability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Background and Rationale Growing global challenges in food security, climate change, and environmental sustainability demand innovative solutions. Southeast Asia is a region of unique biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and rapid agricultural innovation, yet research from the region is underrepresented in international journals. J-SAFEI will serve as a bridge, connecting regional knowledge with global research while fostering collaboration and visibility for scholars from both developed and developing countries. Vision To be a leading international journal advancing research, knowledge, and transformative technologies in agriculture, food systems, environment, culture, and public health \u2014 rooted in Southeast Asia but global in reach. Mission Aims & Scope Our mission is to: – Provide a dynamic, inclusive platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.– Emphasize:\u00a0 \u2022 Green technologies, smart agriculture, and digital innovations.\u00a0 \u2022 Indigenous knowledge, food culture, and traditional practices.\u00a0 \u2022 Public health and One Health perspectives linking human, animal, and environmental health.– Support research that promotes sustainability, equitable growth, and resilience. AimsThe Journal of Sustainable AgriFood & Environmental Innovation (J-SAFEI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions at the intersection of agriculture, food systems, environmental innovation, and public health. Rooted in the rich biodiversity and knowledge systems of Southeast Asia but global in vision, J-SAFEI provides a platform for interdisciplinary research, policy dialogue, and practical innovations that address urgent challenges of food security, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and community or one health. ScopeJ-SAFEI welcomes high-quality research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy briefs across the following areas: \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems \u2013 smart farming, agroecology, regenerative agriculture, crop\u2013livestock integration. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Environmental Innovation \u2013 climate adaptation, renewable energy, waste management, circular economy, biodiversity protection. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Climate Change & Resilience \u2013 soil and water conservation, low-emission practices, carbon footprint reduction. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Food Safety & Security \u2013 food traceability, biotechnology, post-harvest systems, food waste reduction. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AgriTech & Digital Innovation \u2013 AI, IoT, big data, blockchain, drones, robotics in agriculture. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indigenous Knowledge & Food Culture \u2013 traditional ecological practices, ethnobotany, food heritage, sustainable diets. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Food, Nutrition & Public Health \u2013 nutrition-sensitive agriculture, One Health approaches, healthy food environments, cultural diets. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Plant Protection\u2013 agro-biodiversity, native species conservation, pollination, ecosystem resilience, Soil Science. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microbial Biotechnology \u2013 biofertilizers, biopesticides, microbial soil enhancers, waste treatment. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainable livestock, Fisheries, Aquaculture and animal health\u2013 aquaponics, blue economy strategies, marine biodiversity. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Urban Agriculture & Local Food Systems \u2013 vertical farming, hydroponics, rooftop farming, food sovereignty. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Policy & Governance \u2013 sustainable agricultural policies, equitable access, trade and food rights, governance innovations. Journal Structure \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Research Articles \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review Articles \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Short Communications \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Policy and Practice Briefs \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Case Studies \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opinion Pieces & Editorials \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Book Reviews & Conference Reports Publication Model – Open Access: Free access to ensure global visibility.– Double-Blind Peer Review: Ensuring fairness and quality.– Bilingual Website: English and Lao for local and international audiences.– Ethical Standards: Compliance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Funding and Sustainability – Institutional subscriptions.– Research grants.– Sponsorships from government, NGOs, and industry.– Partnerships with conferences and academic societies. Long-Term Goals – Indexing in Scopus and Web of Science.– Global Impact while serving as a hub for Southeast Asian scholarship.– Capacity Building: Mentorship and training for young researchers.– Collaboration: Networking with international universities, industry, and policymakers. Conclusion J-SAFEI is rooted in Southeast Asia but global in vision. 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