About the Journal
Journal of Vocational in Aquaculture (JAVA) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Study Program of Technology and Management of Applied Aquaculture, College of Vocational Studies, IPB University, in collaboration with the Akademisi Profesi Dosen Vokasi Indonesia (APDOVI).
JAVA publishes practical and applied research that bridges aquaculture science and farm practice. The journal serves researchers, industry professionals, farm managers, extension workers, and policymakers who are working toward sustainable and economically viable aquaculture production.
Editorial performance at a glance
Acceptance rate
Share of submissions accepted for publication.
Rejection rate
Share declined, mostly at the initial desk check.
42days
scale 0–180 days
First decision
Average time from submission to the editor's first decision.
154days
scale 0–180 days
Time to acceptance
Average time from submission to acceptance, including review and revision.
All-time totals from the OJS editorial statistics, as of October 2026. OJS calculates each rate on a different set of submissions, so the two rates do not add up to 100%.
Focus and Scope
JAVA prioritises studies with direct relevance to real farming systems. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Production systems and technologies for efficient, sustainable aquaculture
- Practical feed formulation and feed conversion efficiency
- Environmentally friendly production
- Fish health management
- Broodstock quality and hatchery management
- On-farm trials and case studies from small- and large-scale development projects
- Aquaculture economics, feasibility, and policy
Manuscripts proposing a new technology should include an economic or feasibility analysis. JAVA accepts original research articles, review articles, and short communications. See the full Focus and Scope.
Journal at a Glance
| E-ISSN | 3109-7731 |
|---|---|
| DOI prefix | 10.29244 |
| Frequency | Two issues per year (May and November) |
| First published | November 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Peer review | Double-blind peer review; see Peer Review Process |
| Access | Immediate open access; free to read and download |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0); authors retain copyright |
| Article processing charge | Free. JAVA charges no submission or publication fees. |
| Indexed in | Crossref, Garuda, Google Scholar |
| Editor-in-Chief | Dr. Wiyoto, IPB University, Indonesia |
| Contact | java.ikn@apps.ipb.ac.id |
Publication History
JAVA published its first issue in November 2024. Starting with Volume 3 (2026), each volume opens with the May issue and closes with the November issue. Volumes 1 and 2 followed the previous numbering format.
