About Journal
“Irrigation and Melioration” is a peer-reviewed scientific and technical journal established in 2015 by the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers National Research University (TIIAME NRU). The journal was authorized for publication by Resolution No. 104 of the Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Water Resources Accounting, Rational Management, Conservation and Efficient Use, dated July 24, 2014.
Since its establishment, the journal has served as a professional platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge, research findings, and practical experience in the fields of irrigation, melioration, and water management. Since 2026, the journal has been published in an electronic format in accordance with modern standards of scientific publishing.
“Irrigation and Melioration” is an independent scientific and technical journal dedicated to the advancement of irrigation and drainage, hydraulic engineering and hydraulics, integrated water resources management, innovative irrigation technologies, and geospatial information systems. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, experimental studies, and analytical contributions reflecting recent developments in the field.
The journal pays particular attention to research on improving the meliorative condition of irrigated lands, combating soil salinity, modernization of collector-drainage systems, efficient use of water resources, safety and reliability of hydraulic structures, and implementation of water-saving technologies. It also publishes studies related to climate change, hydrological processes, and the application of digital technologies in water management.
The target audience includes water management specialists, melioration experts, hydraulic engineers, hydrologists, researchers, faculty members, doctoral students, and professionals working in irrigation and agricultural water management. Published materials are intended for scientific analysis, practical application, and technology transfer.
By adhering to the principles of publication ethics, transparency, and research integrity, the journal aims to contribute to the development of scientific research in irrigation and water management and to promote the integration of national research achievements into the international scientific community.
Journal Scope
The journal “Irrigation and Melioration” publishes scientific research covering a broad range of topics in irrigation and drainage, water resources management, hydraulic engineering and hydraulics, innovative irrigation technologies, geospatial information systems, hydrology, and the mechanization of agricultural and water management systems. The journal promotes academic dialogue, supports the exchange of scientific ideas, and facilitates the dissemination of research findings in the following areas:
Subject Area: Environmental Science
Subject Category: General Environmental Science
List of Research Areas:
• Irrigation System Design and Management
• Improvement of the Meliorative Condition of Irrigated Lands
• Salinity Processes and Reclamation of Salt-Affected Soils
• Collector-Drainage Systems and Drainage Technologies
• Design, Construction, and Operation of Hydraulic Structures
• Hydraulics and Hydrodynamic Modeling
• Reservoir Safety and Reliability
• Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
• Transboundary Water Resources Management
• Innovative and Water-Saving Irrigation Technologies
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing Technologies
• Land and Water Resources Monitoring
• Climate Change and Hydrological Processes
• Drought and Flood Risk Management
• Mechanization of Agricultural and Water Management Systems
Publication Frequency
“Irrigation and Melioration” is published quarterly, with four issues released annually. Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year on a continuous basis. Each issue is prepared and published according to the journal’s editorial schedule.
Open Access Policy
All articles published in “Irrigation and Melioration” are made available under a full open-access model and are freely accessible online immediately upon publication without subscription, registration, or embargo. All articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right of first publication.
Peer Review Process
“Irrigation and Melioration” applies a double-blind peer review process. All manuscripts that successfully pass the initial editorial screening are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process. The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized member of the Editorial Board based on the reviewers’ recommendations.
Founder
The founder of “Irrigation and Melioration” is the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers National Research University (TIIAME National Research University).
Publisher
The publisher of “Irrigation and Melioration” is I-EDU GROUP LLC. The publisher supports the journal’s technical, organizational, and publishing processes and adheres to the principles of open access, publication ethics, and scholarly communication.
Publication Ethics
“Irrigation and Melioration” adheres to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics, transparency, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing. The journal follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in addressing issues related to authorship, conflicts of interest, plagiarism, research misconduct, corrections, retractions, complaints, appeals, peer review ethics, and editorial responsibility. Detailed publication ethics policies are available in the “Publication Ethics” section.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
Under the journal’s open-access publishing model, the standard Article Processing Charge (APC) is USD 200 and applies only to manuscripts accepted for publication. No submission fee is charged.
The APC covers editorial processing, management of the peer review process, article preparation, online publication, metadata preparation, platform maintenance, and long-term digital archiving. Detailed information is provided in the “Author Fees” section.
In 2026, all publication costs for authors are covered by the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers National Research University (TIIAME National Research University). Therefore, no APC or other publication fees are charged to authors during this period.
Plagiarism and Misappropriation
The Editorial Board of “Irrigation and Melioration” screens all submitted manuscripts for plagiarism, misappropriation, text recycling, and other forms of academic misconduct using plagiarism detection tools such as Antiplagiarism software.
Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their manuscripts and for properly acknowledging all sources used in their work. The use of text, data, figures, tables, or ideas from other sources without appropriate attribution constitutes a violation of publication ethics.