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Vol. 47 No. 2 (2025): July-December
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Featured articles explore pressing themes on ecological dynamics, agricultural innovations, food systems, engineering advancements, and health sciences. Noteworthy research on mosquito ecology, soil and water quality, crop stress resilience, postharvest technology, and automated irrigation highlights practical strategies addressing sustainability challenges unique to the tropics. Studies in food safety and microbiology reinforce the ATR’s relevance to agriculture and public health.
Published: 2025-12-10

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Annals of Tropical Research 

The Annals of Tropical Research (Ann. Trop. Res. | ATR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal established in 1979 by Visayas State University, Philippines. The journal operates under an open-access model, is indexed in DOAJ, and is a BOAI signatory. It is included in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) journal list by the Australian Research Council (Journal ID: 5237) and is recognized by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED). ATR is indexed in major international indexing and abstracting services, including Scopus, CABIEBSCO, and FAO AGRIS. Published semi-annually (June and December), ATR is fully funded by VSU and does not charge article processing or publication fees. The journal disseminates scientific findings on tropical upland, lowland, and marine ecosystems and their communities, providing a platform for local and international scholars to advance knowledge and sustainable development in the tropics.

ISSN: 2704-3541 (Online)

ISSN: 0116-0710 (Print)

Distribution : Open Access and Print

Acceptance Rate : 33% for Year 2024-2025

Frequency: Published semi-annualy (June and December)

Message from the Editor

We are glad to announce the launching of the new ATR website (https://atr.vsu.edu.ph). Our new upgraded ATR website features several technical and aesthetic enhancements, including a robust yet user-friendly submission-to-publication platform.

Since its inception in 1979 (Vol. 1, Issue 1), the ATR has undergone various stages of development and faced numerous challenges, ultimately shaping the journal into what it is today. The Visayas State University is committed to enhancing the performance and quality of the journal, aligning it with international standards, and keeping the ATR current with the ever-evolving demands for relevance and sustainability.