Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Core Topics

Organic Agriculture (The Production Pillar)

• Soil Health and Management: Composting, green manures, and the prohibition of synthetic fertilizers.

• Pest and Disease Control: Biological control, crop rotation, and the use of botanical pesticides.

• Livestock Standards: Organic feed requirements, animal welfare, and the avoidance of routine antibiotics/hormones.

• Certification and Regulation: International standards (IFOAM, USDA Organic, EU Organic) and the "Transition Period" for farms.

• Agroecology: The application of ecological principles to the design of farming systems.

Food Security (The Access Pillar)

• The Four Dimensions:

  1. Availability: Physical presence of food via production or trade.

  2. Access: Economic and physical ability to obtain food.

  3. Utilization: How the body uses nutrients (linked to sanitation and health).

  4. Stability: Consistency of the other three dimensions over time.

• Food Sovereignty: The right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through sustainable methods.

• Supply Chain Logistics: Post-harvest loss, storage technology, and distribution networks.

Public Health (The Outcome Pillar)

• Nutritional Epidemiology: The study of how diet influences chronic and infectious diseases.

• Toxicology: Effects of chemical exposure (pesticides, heavy metals) on human biology.

• Environmental Health: Impact of air and water quality on community well-being.

• Metabolic Health: Trends in obesity, diabetes, and micronutrient deficiencies (Malnutrition).

2. Interrelated Subtopics (The Intersections)

Organic Agriculture ↔ Food Security

• Yield Stability in Extreme Weather: How organic soils better handle drought and flooding compared to conventional soils.

• Local Food Systems: The role of organic "Farm-to-Table" models in reducing dependence on global imports.

• Input Independence: Organic farming reduces farmer debt by eliminating the need for expensive synthetic chemicals.

• Biodiversity and Resilience: Using polycultures to prevent total crop failure (vs. conventional monocropping).

Organic Agriculture ↔ Public Health

• The "Pesticide Burden": Reduction of neurodevelopmental and endocrine-disrupting risks for farmworkers and consumers.

• Antibiotic Resistance (AMR): How organic livestock farming helps mitigate the rise of "superbugs" by banning sub-therapeutic antibiotic use.

• Nutrient Density: Comparative studies on antioxidant levels (polyphenols) and Omega-3 fatty acids in organic vs. conventional products.

• Gut Microbiome: The link between soil microbial diversity in organic farming and human digestive health.

Food Security ↔ Public Health

• The Hidden Hunger: Addressing "Micronutrient Deficiencies" (Vitamin A, Iron, Iodine) even when caloric intake is sufficient.

• Food Safety and Sanitation: Prevention of foodborne illnesses (Salmonella, E. coli) within the supply chain.

• Urban Food Deserts: The public health impact of lack of access to fresh produce in low-income urban areas.

• Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): The correlation between food insecurity and the consumption of ultra-processed, calorie-dense foods.

3. Global Synthesis Topics

• Climate Change Mitigation: Carbon sequestration in organic soils as a tool for long-term food stability.

• Policy and Governance: Government subsidies (shifting from chemical to regenerative practices) and international trade laws.

• Circular Economy: Upcycling food waste into organic fertilizers to close the nutrient loop.

• Ethical Consumption: Consumer behavior, labeling psychology, and the "Value-Action" gap in purchasing healthy food.