Journal of Pure and Applied Agriculture (JPAA) (J Pure Appl Agric) is a peer-reviewed journal of Allama Iqbal Open University. It is published quarterly in both printed and online versions, and the online versions are free to access and download. The journal publishes original research papers and critical reviews on all aspects of agriculture. Acceptance of manuscripts depends on their quality, originality and relevance to the Journal’s scope. The coverage of the journal is global in scope and solicits articles based on empirical research in any part of the world that is of relevance and interest to international readers. The papers are sent to reviewers after meeting the acceptable percentage of plagiarism and accepted with at least two positive reports of the reviewers. However, the editor reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the papers or request the author to do so or reject the paper submitted. The acceptance rate is less than 50% in JPAA.
The journal is an interdisciplinary publication and welcomes articles from diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches, which engage with and contribute to the following areas:
| Agronomy | Medicinal Plants |
| Agriculture Engineering | Plant Biochemistry |
| Agriculture Extension | Plant Biotechnology |
| Animal Sciences and Veterinary Sciences | Plant Breeding and Genetics |
| Bioinformatics | Plant Molecular Biology |
| Biotic and Abiotic Stresses | Plant Pathology |
| Crop Physiology | Plant-soil Relationships |
| Entomology | Plant Tissue Culture |
| Food Safety | Precision Farming |
| Food Science and Technology | Rural Development via Agriculture |
| Forestry and Forestry Extension | Soil Science |
| Horticulture |
