Journal Detail

Vat-Vriksha is a peer-reviewed , open-access academic journal committed to advancing high-quality research primarily in Zoology and broadly across the Life Sciences. Launched in 2025, the journal seeks to provide a rigorous scholarly platform that integrates classical biological knowledge with modern scientific inquiry, addressing contemporary global challenges related to biodiversity, environment, conservation, sustainability, and human–nature relationships. Mission The mission of Vat-Vriksha is to promote high-quality, ethical, and impactful research in Zoology and Life Sciences by providing a transparent, rigorous, and inclusive peer-reviewed publishing platform that supports scientific integrity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global knowledge dissemination. Vision The vision of Vat-Vriksha is to emerge as a globally recognized academic journal rooted in scientific excellence, sustainability, and inclusive knowledge traditions, fostering research that contributes meaningfully to biodiversity conservation and advancement of life sciences. Aims and Scope To advance and disseminate high-quality, peer-reviewed research in Zoology and the broader Life Sciences. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and case studies in key areas such as: Animal taxonomy and systematics Ecology, behaviour, and conservation biology Herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy Parasitology, reproductive biology, and toxicology Comparative anatomy, genetics, and evolutionary biology Aquatic biology, biodiversity informatics, and bioresources To encourage interdisciplinary research integrating zoological sciences with ethnobiology, environmental science, biotechnology, climate change studies, and sustainability research. While prioritising research relevant to the Indian subcontinent, contributions from all geographical regions are welcomed. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific integrity, originality, and thematic relevance. Types of Contributions Original Research Articles Review Articles Short Communications Case Studies Policy Briefs and Commentaries Field Notes and Observational Reports Editorial and Review Policy Double-blind peer review by at least two subject-matter experts Initial editorial screening for scope relevance, plagiarism, and formatting Strict evaluation criteria for novelty, validity, ethics, and clarity Open Access Policy Vat-Vriksha is a fully open-access journal licensed under the Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. All articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and are freely accessible.