It is with great pleasure that we present the Journal of Agriculture, Environmental Technology and Communication (JAETCOM), the official journal of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal College of Agriculture, Akure Branch, Nigeria. This publication reflects our collective commitment to providing a reputable platform for disseminating research findings, innovative ideas, and critical reflections in the fields of agriculture, environmental technology, and communication.
The articles featured in this journal represent rigorous research carried out by dedicated scholars and professionals who are contributing solutions to the pressing challenges of food and nutrition security, environmental sustainability, and technological advancement in Nigeria and beyond. Each contribution has undergone a thorough review process, which not only ensured quality and academic integrity but also provided opportunities for authors to refine and improve their work. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of our reviewers, whose expertise and dedication continue to enhance the standard of this journal.
We remain grateful to all contributors who have responded to our calls for papers and entrusted us with their scholarly work. The Editorial Committee is particularly focused on broadening the spread of contributors across diverse institutions and areas of specialization. In addition, we are committed to ensuring the journal’s wider visibility and accessibility through online publication, enabling greater readership, referencing, and scholarly engagement. Plans are ongoing to maintain a dedicated website for JAETCOM, linked to the College website, to serve as a hub for information, submissions, and readership.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Provost and management team of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, for their continuous encouragement and support. We also acknowledge the leadership of ASUP, alongside its executives, whose timely support has been instrumental to the sustenance of this journal.
As an Editorial Board, our desire is to continually improve with each edition, sustaining JAETCOM as a credible and impactful outlet for knowledge dissemination. We look forward to ongoing contributions from researchers, reviewers, and readers as we work together to build a strong legacy of scholarship and innovation.
Dr.J.A. Olusola
Editor-in-Chief