Indexed and archived
- DOAJ, the Directory of Open Access Journals
- Crossref DOI on every article
- OpenAIRE, OpenAlex and ROAD
- Google Scholar discoverable
- Archived in Zenodo and the Internet Archive
About PAPAYA
PAPAYA (Professional Assistance for Publishing Academics and Your Aspirations) Academic Press, the publishing division of Statoberry LLP, is dedicated to advancing agricultural education and research. we ensure every book meets rigorous quality standards set by subject matter specialists. our mission is barrier-free access: by offering open-access versions online, we empower researchers, educators, and students worldwide. our platforms are widely used by agricultural researchers for data analysis, and we actively promote books through our channels to reach a global audience.
What we offer
Rigorous Quality Assurance
Manuscripts are reviewed and approved by subject matter specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance, and scholarly value.
Professional Typesetting
High quality formatting and layout design tailored for academic and research publications.
Expert Proofreading
Comprehensive editing by agricultural science experts to ensure clarity, precision, and consistency.
Custom Cover Design
attractive, professional covers that reflect the essence of your work and your audience.
Open-Access Online Publishing
We use github to publish works online. all works are freely available to promote global accessibility and open-source publishing.
Publishing on Amazon KDP
Paperback and hard-cover publishing with worldwide distribution through amazon, reaching a global audience.
Our commitment to quality
Expert Approval
Only manuscripts approved by our subject matter specialists will be published.
Barrier-free Knowledge
We prioritise open-access publishing to remove financial and geographical barriers.
High Standards
Every publication undergoes stringent proofreading, typesetting, and design processes to ensure professional quality.
Marketing your book
We actively promote published books through our online data analysis platforms and channels to reach a wider audience.
Why publish with PAPAYA?
Excellence in Agriculture
We focus on advancing agricultural education and practice through high-quality academic and research works.
Ethical Publishing
we prioritise disseminating knowledge, not profit, ensuring your work reaches a global audience without barriers.
Global Accessibility
Our free online platform ensures your research is accessible to readers across the globe, anywhere, anytime.
Professional Support
From manuscript review to amazon kdp publishing, we offer end-to-end assistance for your work.
How PAPAYA works - at a glance
A simple flow showing the journey from manuscript submission to open-access and KDP publication.
Our journal
JOSTA: Journal of Sustainable Technology in Agriculture
A peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by PAPAYA Academic Press, with technical support from the Department of Agricultural Statistics, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Kerala Agricultural University.
Fast, rigorous review
- Double-anonymous peer review
- First decision in 10–15 days
- Publication in 30–35 days; fast track 14
- Continuous publication, grouped into four quarterly issues
- Rejection rate 40%
Journal information
- ISSN 3107-6882 (Online)
- CODEN: JSTACI · DOI prefix 10.65287/josta
- Published since 2025, quarterly
- Licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Open access, free to read worldwide
Submit a Proposal
Use the form below to submit your book proposal to PAPAYA, the publishing division of Statoberry LLP. After you submit, you’ll see a confirmation message and our team will get back to you shortly.