Pertanika Journals · Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
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Established 1978 · Universiti Putra Malaysia Press

Research across disciplines. One Pertanika.

International peer-reviewed journals advancing research in tropical agriculture, science and technology, social sciences and humanities, with open scholarly access across the Pertanika family.

PJTAS Tropical Agricultural Science PJST Science & Technology PJSSH Social Sciences & Humanities
About Pertanika

A scholarly publishing tradition since 1978.

Pertanika publishes the official peer-reviewed journals of Universiti Putra Malaysia under UPM Press, connecting rigorous research with readers across disciplines and regions.

1978 First Pertanika journal established
Our purpose

Research with reach and responsibility

Pertanika publishes original scholarly work and provides a forum for practical and theoretical advances in tropical agriculture, science and technology, social sciences and humanities, and related fields. Our goal is to bring high-quality research to the widest possible audience through a responsible and professional approach to journal publishing.

International peer review

The journal family serves researchers from around the world while maintaining strong relevance to the Asia-Pacific scholarly community.

Efficient publishing

We value timely, carefully managed production so accepted research can reach the academic community efficiently and with maximum impact.

Our history

From one journal to a multidisciplinary family

Pertanika has evolved alongside the interdisciplinary strengths of Universiti Putra Malaysia.

1978

Pertanika begins publication

Pertanika began publication as the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science.

1992

The journal family expands

Pertanika was streamlined into three specialised journals aligned with the university's interdisciplinary strengths.

2025

Pertanika Proceedings

Pertanika Proceedings began publishing conference scholarship across research fields with open-access services.

Journal family

Three core journals, distinct scholarly communities

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Publishing integrity

Original work, submitted responsibly

Pertanika policy prohibits authors from submitting the same manuscript for concurrent consideration by two or more publications. It also prohibits publication of a manuscript that has already been published, either in whole or in substantial part, elsewhere.