Welcome to the Central Asian Congress on Sustainable Land and Crop Management in Arid Regions (CAC-ARID), which will take place on 15–17 September 2025 at Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

The Congress will bring together researchers, innovators, and policymakers from across Asia and beyond to exchange ideas and present the latest advances in sustainable agriculture for arid and semi-arid regions.

The 2025 theme - Advances in Soil, Water, and Environmental Biotechnology - reflects the growing importance of science-based solutions in addressing climate change, land degradation, and water scarcity. Participants will explore breakthrough research and practical innovations that strengthen agricultural productivity while protecting ecosystems and natural resources.

Join us for three days of inspiring discussions, interactive sessions, and international networking opportunities. Together, we will shape the future of sustainable land and crop management and contribute to resilient, green development across Central Asia.

The Central Asian Congress on Sustainable Land and Crop Management in Arid Regions aims to provide a dynamic platform for scientists, educators, industry professionals, and policymakers to share research findings and practical solutions in sustainable agriculture. Its goal is to strengthen collaboration and foster innovation in addressing the urgent challenges of soil degradation, water scarcity, and climate change.

By focusing on the advances in soil, water, and environmental biotechnology the Congress seeks to:

• promote the exchange of ideas and best practices for land and water resource management in arid and semi-arid regions.
• encourage the integration of biotechnology, ecology, and engineering in developing climate-resilient agricultural systems.
• support regional and international partnerships that contribute to food security and sustainable rural development.

Manuscripts are invited on topics aligned with the congress theme and should be prepared in accordance with the official template and detailed requirements. Submissions must focus on areas such as agricultural engineering, sustainable land and crop management, green infrastructure solutions, and regional development in arid environments.

All manuscripts must be written in English and strictly follow the specified structure and formatting guidelines. Authors are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the submission criteria before preparing their work to ensure full compliance with all requirements.

Only manuscripts that pass the rigorous peer review and evaluation process will be selected for publication in the official conference proceedings, reflecting the highest standards of academic quality and relevance.

The following guidelines must be strictly observed to ensure the quality and integrity of your submission.

1. Ethical and Submission Requirements

• Ethical Conduct: Authors must comply with all COPE ethical guidelines throughout the manuscript preparation and submission process.
• Originality: Manuscripts must represent original research and must not have been published or be under consideration elsewhere.
• Self-Citation: Excessive or irrelevant self-citation is not permitted. References should include only those works directly related to the manuscript.
• Overlap: If multiple papers by the same author(s) are accepted, significant overlap in content or concept between them is not allowed.
• Manipulation: Any manipulation, including intentional citation padding, excessive similarity, or AI-generated content not properly disclosed, will result in immediate removal from the proceedings. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
• Author List: The order and names of authors must remain unchanged between the initial submission and the final camera-ready version.

2. Manuscript Preparation

• Template: Manuscripts must strictly follow the official single-column template available on the conference website.
• Format: All manuscripts must be submitted as editable Microsoft Word documents. PDF submissions are only accepted if the manuscript was prepared in LaTeX and the PDF strictly adheres to the template. PDFs created from Word files will not be accepted.
• Length: Manuscripts should not exceed the page limit (12 pages).
• Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, standard English. Authors are encouraged to have their work proofread, ideally by a native speaker.
• Plagiarism: The similarity score of the camera-ready paper must be below 15-20%.
• Title: The title should clearly and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.
• Author Information: List all authors’ names and affiliations. Do not include titles (e.g., Dr., Prof.) or designations (e.g., Lecturer, Research Scholar).
• Corresponding Author: The email address of the corresponding author must be provided before the abstract.
• Sections: Manuscripts should be well-organized and include relevant sections such as abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.
• Third Person: Do not use first-person pronouns (I, we, us) in the manuscript.
• Acknowledgements: Do not acknowledge co-authors or affiliated institutions in the acknowledgements section.

3. Figures, Tables, and Equations

• Figures and Tables: All figures and tables must be numbered sequentially, captioned, and cited in the text. They must be of high resolution and clarity.
• Equations: Use an equation editor for all mathematical expressions and number them sequentially.
• Citations: All figures, tables, equations, and references must be cited in the text.

4. References

• Relevance: Include only references directly related to the manuscript.
• Format: Reference lists must strictly follow the conference’s unique template. Do not include DOIs.
• Structure: Each reference should include author names, paper title, journal/conference name, pagination, volume/issue number, and year of publication.
• Verify Every Reference: Ensure that each reference listed in your bibliography corresponds to a real, published work. Do not include citations to works that do not exist or cannot be verified through reputable academic databases and publisher websites.
• Check Citation Details: Double-check all bibliographic details—including author names, article titles, journal/conference names, publication years, volume/issue numbers, and page numbers—against the original source. Even minor errors (such as incorrect years or volume numbers) can be problematic.
• Avoid Fabricated or Falsified References: Never fabricate references or alter publication dates, titles, or author names to make citations appear more current or relevant. Such practices are considered serious academic misconduct and will result in the rejection of your manuscript.
• Use Only Relevant References: Include only those references that are directly relevant to your research. Do not pad your reference list with unrelated or superfluous citations.
• Limit Self-Citation: Use self-citations only when your previous work is directly relevant to the current manuscript. Excessive or irrelevant self-citation is not permitted.
• Be Cautious with AI-Generated Citations: If you use AI tools (such as ChatGPT) to assist with literature reviews or citation generation, always verify the accuracy of each citation yourself. AI tools have been known to generate fabricated or incorrect citations at a significant rate.
• Review Reference Lists for Errors: Before submission, thoroughly review your reference list for any inconsistencies or errors. Ask a colleague or mentor to double-check if possible.
• Adhere to Conference Reference Formatting Guidelines: Follow the conference’s specific formatting requirements for references. Do not include DOIs unless explicitly allowed.

5. Submission

• Camera-Ready Paper: Final camera-ready papers must be submitted as editable Word documents to the official conference email address.
• Timeliness: Submit camera-ready papers promptly to ensure timely processing.

250 USD

The review process organized by the Congress Organization Committee for the proceedings of the Central Asian Congress on Sustainable Land and Crop Management in Arid Regions will be comprehensive and thorough to ensure scientific quality and integrity.

Upon submission, each manuscript is first screened by the editorial team for compliance with formatting and thematic relevance. Suitable papers are then assigned to at least two independent reviewers from the Congress Scientific Committee, matched for subject expertise. Reviewers assess the manuscripts for originality, scientific rigor, clarity, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field.

Review Criteria

• Relevance to Congress Topics: Does the manuscript address appropriate themes related to sustainable land and crop management in arid regions and agricultural engineering?
• Originality and Innovation: Does the work present novel ideas, approaches, methods, or results?
• Scientific Rigor and Methodology: Are research methods sound, clearly described, and properly applied?
• Significance and Impact: Does the study contribute meaningfully to knowledge or practice in its field?
• Clarity and Organization: Is the paper well-written, logically structured, and easy to follow?
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Are data presented and analyzed clearly, with valid interpretation of results?
• References and Scholarship: Are sources current, relevant, and correctly cited?
• Adherence to Guidelines: Does the submission comply with formatting and template requirements?

Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommend acceptance, minor or major revisions, or rejection. Authors receive the anonymized comments and, if needed, are invited to revise and resubmit their manuscripts in response. The editorial team oversees the process to ensure fairness and consistency, making the final decision on inclusion based on reviewer recommendations and the quality of revised submissions.

Only manuscripts that successfully pass all review stages, demonstrate clear scientific merit, and adhere to all submission guidelines will be accepted for publication in the proceedings volume. This system upholds the academic standards expected by leading international publishers and scientific communities.