Jurnal BETA (Biosistem dan Teknik Pertanian) publishes research results on the application of engineering science in agriculture and biosystems, with a primary focus on the following areas:
Focus of Scientific Fields
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Agricultural Engineering Management — Application of supporting systems to optimize agricultural land management; implementation of management principles along with critical analysis using analytical and decision-support software; including soil and water, power and machinery, and structures and facilities management.
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Postharvest Technology and Physiology — Research on fresh products, minimally processed products, and processed products; various postharvest techniques for agricultural commodities; value chain assessment, enhancement, and design; shelf-life evaluation; and packaging design and performance.
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Engineering and Ergonomics — Application of ergonomic principles to agricultural-related activities in the field or industries; design of agricultural machinery; and performance evaluation of agricultural machinery.
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Natural Resources Conservation and Management — Engineering aspects of Subak; hydrology and water quality studies of lakes, rivers, and groundwater; irrigation and drainage system design and management; soil and water conservation; agricultural microclimate modification; tillage systems (including soil, water, and equipment); waste treatment; composting technology and crop residue management; and land remediation.
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Instrumentation and Control Systems — Remote sensing; image analysis in agricultural fields; Internet of Things (IoT) in biosystems; system control design and application in biosystems; and precision farming.
Ethical Note
All articles submitted to the editorial office are the property of the editor. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are not under review simultaneously in two or more different journals.
