Aims and Scope

Vat-Vriksha is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement, dissemination, and application of knowledge in the Life Sciences and allied interdisciplinary domains. The journal provides a rigorous academic platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, and practitioners to communicate original findings, critical reviews, and innovative perspectives that contribute to scientific understanding and societal well-being.

Aims of the Journal

The primary aim of Vat-Vriksha is to promote high-quality, ethical, and impactful research with particular emphasis on biological diversity, ecological sustainability, environmental integrity, and life-science-driven solutions to contemporary challenges.

The journal encourages integration of classical biological approaches with modern scientific tools such as biotechnology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and data-driven analytical methods, while maintaining strong foundations in empirical research.

Vat-Vriksha also seeks to provide global visibility to regionally relevant research—particularly from the Indian subcontinent—while adhering to internationally accepted academic and ethical standards.

Scope of the Journal

The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, short communications, case studies, and interdisciplinary contributions in the following broad areas:

  • Life Sciences and Biological Sciences
    • Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, and Mycology
    • Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics
    • Biochemistry, Physiology, and Developmental Biology
    • Evolutionary Biology, Systematics, and Taxonomy
    • Morphological, molecular, and integrative taxonomy
  • Ecology, Environment, and Biodiversity
    • Ecology and ecosystem structure and function
    • Biodiversity assessment and conservation biology
    • Environmental monitoring and bioindicator studies
    • Climate change biology and environmental sustainability
    • Wetland, freshwater, forest, and terrestrial ecosystems
  • Agriculture, Fisheries, and Applied Life Sciences
    • Agricultural sciences and agro-ecology
    • Fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic biology
    • Animal science, veterinary biology, and wildlife studies
    • Soil biology, water quality, and natural resource management
  • Biotechnology and Emerging Technologies
    • Biotechnology and applied biological innovations
    • Bioinformatics and computational biology
    • Genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
    • DNA barcoding, phylogenetics, and molecular diagnostics
  • Interdisciplinary and Allied Domains
    • Environmental science and sustainable development
    • Life science education and pedagogy
    • Indigenous knowledge systems with scientific validation
    • Policy-relevant research in life sciences and environment

Publishing Philosophy

Vat-Vriksha follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure originality, scientific validity, and ethical compliance. Submissions are evaluated for methodological soundness, clarity of presentation, and relevance to contemporary scientific discourse.

The journal aims to function as a sustainable intellectual ecosystem, nurturing diverse streams of scientific inquiry while remaining firmly rooted in empirical evidence, academic integrity, and responsible research practices.