FOUNDED 1979
Peer-reviewed journal for research in the tropics
Pristine marine ecosystem surrounded by Paleozoic limestone rocks (El Nido, Palawan) 
Traditional rice production system (Borongan, Eastern Samar) 
Diverse crop production systems in the middle central highlands (Cebu) 
Polluted Sites (Abandoned Bagacay Mine, Samar) 
Agricultural Landscape (Biliran) 
Marginal Upland (Inopacan, Leyte) 
Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (Bangui, Ilocos Norte) 
Volcanic Landscape (Mt. Mayon, Bicol) 
Rainforest Ecosystem (Leyte Central Highlands)
Aims & Scope
The Annals of Tropical Research (Abbreviation: Ann. Trop. Res.) (ATR) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal of the Visayas State University. Since its establishment in 1979, ATR has been committed to disseminating scientific findings from research and development initiatives in tropical upland, lowland, and marine ecosystems. The journal showcases original findings from local and international research on various topics in agriculture, ecology, animal health, natural resource management, and biomedical and health sciences. ATR welcomes submissions of original papers, review papers, research notes, and letters to the editor for potential publication.
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Current Issue
Volume 46 No. 1 (January-June 2024)
Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Xylose-Fermenting Yeasts Isolated from Saw Dust
Adelabu Blessing, Taiwo Michael, and Soetan OO
Preliminary Assessment of Selected Physico-chemical Properties of Peat Water in Relation to Land Use Conversion in Leyte Sab-a Basin Peatland, Philippines
Shella S. Salamia, Syrus Cesar P. Decena, Michael S. Arguelles, Arwin O. Arribado, and Lydia L. Robel
Growth response of tissue culture-derived bamboo (Bambusa tulda Roxb.) Plantlets to sources and levels of inorganic nitrogen
Catherine C. Arradaza, Antoneth A. Modina, Arsenio D. Ramos, and Rafonselle M. Moreno
Reaction of Abaca hybrid BC2—7 (BANDALA) to Bunchy Top Viruses in Eastern Visayas Region of Philippines
Jofil A. Mati-om, Ruben M. Gapasin and Robelyn T. Piamonte
Performance Evaluation of a Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Assisted Vermifilter for Swine Wastewater Treatment
Justine Carl Abad and Ma. Grace Sumaria
Air pollution tolerance index of selected tree species in urbanized areas of Butuan City, Philippines
Amor M. Natividad, Reymond C. Sandueta, and Chime Mora-Garcia
Food Safety Traceability Readiness of Cabbage and Eggplant Farmers
Melodee Marciana E. de Castro, and Jewel Joanna S. Cabardo
Optimization of the levels of ginger extract, palm oil and glucose syrup on the sensory quality of ginger yema
Lynette C. Cimafranca, Ivy C. Emnace, Roberta D. Lauzon, Julious B. Cerna, Windesa B. Yap, Karlo R. Nobleza, and Leilani M. Valdevieso
Assessment of the Quality of Groundwater Wells in the Island Municipality of Panglao, Bohol, Philippines
Ma. Grace Sumaria
Accreditation
Accredited research journal by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
CHED’s journal accreditation has been discontinued in October 2016 and has been replaced by a journal incentive program (CMO 53 series of 2016)
ERA 2018
One of the scientific journals included in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018 Journal List by the Australian Research Council.
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