The Journal of Bartin Faculty of Forestry is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in the fields of forestry, forest products, and sustainable forest-based industries. The journal aims to provide a high-quality platform for the dissemination of original research, review articles, and technical studies that contribute to both theoretical and applied aspects of forest sciences.
The journal particularly emphasizes interdisciplinary and innovative research addressing contemporary challenges in forest ecosystems, wood science, and forest industry technologies. It seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications by promoting studies with practical relevance and scientific rigor.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Forest ecology, biodiversity, and conservation
- Sustainable forest management and policy
- Wood science and technology
- Forest-based biomaterials and bio-composites
- Pulp and paper technologies
- Forest industry engineering and production systems
- Bioenergy and renewable forest resources
- Non-timber forest products
- Climate change and its impacts on forest ecosystems
- Digitalization and innovation in forest-based industries
The journal encourages submissions from researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers worldwide. Contributions that offer novel methodologies, comparative international perspectives, and interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcomed.
By fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange, the journal aims to contribute to the sustainable development of forest resources and the advancement of forest-based industries at both regional and global levels.
Target Audience
The target audience of BAROFD consists of academics, researchers, graduate students, public and private sector professionals, and policy makers working in the fields of forestry and forest industry. The journal aims to strengthen the interaction between scientific knowledge production and practical applications.
Submission and Publication Policy
The evaluation process of submitted manuscripts is completed within an average of 3 to 5 months, depending on the editorial and peer-review stages. Submissions are accepted for each issue according to the relevant publication period in April, August, and December.
Within the publication schedule:
Submissions for Issue 1 must be made by the last week of December.
Submissions for Issue 2 must be made by the last week of April.
Submissions for Issue 3 must be made by the last week of August.
On average, 14 manuscripts that successfully complete the peer-review process are published in each issue.
Population and Sample Representation
In research articles published in the journal, the population and sample of the study must be clearly defined in accordance with scientific methodology. The sample selection should be consistent with the aim, scope, and methodology of the study. Representativeness, sample size, and study limitations must be clearly and justifiably stated. In qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method studies, the scientific validity and limitations of the sampling approach must be explicitly addressed.