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The Journal of Natural Science Review (JNSR) (e-ISSN 3006-7804) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly by Kabul University. JNSR publishes articles in the natural science domains, including biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, agriculture, and mathematics. All submissions and publications are in English to ensure broad international accessibility and readership.

To ensure the integrity and impartiality of its content, JNSR employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Submissions undergo an initial editorial screening before being sent for external review, and authors are required to anonymize their manuscripts prior to submission; identifying details can be reinstated upon acceptance.

The journal is published quarterly, with issues released in March, June, September, and December.

JNSR is Indexed in several well-recognized academic indexes & databases, reflecting its commitment to global visibility and the highest academic standards. The journal continually strives to expand its indexing to enhance the discoverability and impact of published research.

As a fully Open Access publication, all articles are freely available online immediately upon publication. Authors retain the Copyright to their work with first publication rights to JNSR.

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Prospective authors are encouraged to consult the detailed Author Guidelines  and Policies which provide important information regarding manuscript preparation, formatting, and ethical considerations.

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New Issue Published – Journal of Natural Science Review Volume 4, Issue 1 (2025)

2026-04-05

New Issue Published – Journal of Natural Science Review Volume 4, Issue 1 (2025)

The Journal of Natural Science Review is proud to announce the publication of Volume 4, Issue 1 (2025). This issue brings together a diverse collection of original research articles and review papers spanning agriculture, environmental science, public health, engineering, physics, and applied management sciences.  Explore the full issue: 

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Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June
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Published: 2026-06-30

Environmental & Earth Sciences

  • Assessment of Public Satisfaction and Determinants of Urban Park Use in Kabul City: A Survey-Based Study

    Naqibullah Momand, Masood Sayeed
    335-357
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.483

  • Assessing the Gap Between Environmental Awareness and Solid Waste Recycling Behavior Across Five Zones of Kabul

    Abdul Matin Muqset, Ahmad Fawad Ehsas
    358-372
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.465

  • An Empirical Evaluation of Climate Change Effects on Food Insecurity: Evidence from Zaranj, Nimruz, Afghanistan

    Reza Joia, Mohammad Reza Shojaei, Naseer Mukhlis, Rohullah Rasa
    373-388
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.369

  • GIS-Based Assessment of Groundwater Depletion from Mechanical Extraction and Climate Change in Dasht-e-Barchi, Kabul

    Fazalhaq Hassanzay, Hematullah Shirzai, Abdullah Sharifi
    389-406
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.408

  • XGBoost for Predicting Peak Ground Acceleration Based on the NGA West2 Ground Motion Database

    Asadullah Ziar, Wahidullah Hazim
    407-420
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.332

Agricultural Sciences & Crop Production

  • Growth and Instability of Cotton Area, Production, and Yield in Afghanistan

    Abdulbaqi Ahmadzai, Nasir Ahmad Ahmadzai, Ayaz Khan Naseri, Noorullah Halimzai
    421-434
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.504

  • Biotic Resistance, Quality, and Storage Behavior of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) as Influenced by Bio-Stimulants

    Mohammad Nasim Ayobi, A. P. Mallikarjuna Gowda, Manjunath B, Rahmat Gul Hassanzai
    435-449
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.358

  • Effect Of Different Rates of Gibberellin Hormones on Yield and Quality of White Kishmish Grape (Vitis Vinifera L)

    Mohammad Arif Adel, Kumesa Weldagiyorgis Gebre, Ismail Qaderi, Rohitashw Kumar
    450-462
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.422

  • Effect of Fruit Thinning on the Quantity and Quality of Red Delicious Apples

    Nasir Ahmad Ziarmal, Ghulam Rasoul Samadi, Zabihullah Faizi
    463-479
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.409

  • Effect of Calcium Chloride, Oil Coating, and Wrapping Materials on Quality and Shelf Life of Apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.)

    Aimal Shabir, Rahmat Gul Hassanzai, Mohammadullah Amin
    480-497
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.484

  • The Effects of Different Levels of Boron on Fruit Cracking and Quality of Sweet Cherry

    Matiullah Ahmadzai, Ghulam Rasoul Samadi, Zabihullah Faizi
    498-509
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.461

Food Science & Postharvest Technology

  • Development of Functional Apple Nectar Enriched with Ginger Extract

    Nasir Ahmad Omari, Hamid Salari
    510-529
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.490

  • Development of Ginger-Flavored Peach Nectar

    Ezatullah Ezatmand, Hamid Salari
    530-551
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.444

  • Microbiological Quality and Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus in Raw Chapli Kebab, Kabul, Afghanistan

    Mohammad Asif Noori, Nasir Ahmad Sarwary, Mohammad Farzad Afshar
    552-563
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.445

  • Prevalence of Milk Adulteration in Retail Dairy Shops of Kabul City and Its Public Health Implications

    Nasir Ahmad Sarwary, Mohammad Asif Noori, Mohammad Zaher Sakha
    564-576
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.359

Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Synthesis of Oxindole-Conjugated imidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole as BCL-2 Inhibitors with Anticancer Activity

    Mohammad Ali Nasiri, Ismael Ahmadi, Neamatullah Fekrat
    577-600
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.523

  • Evaluation of Active Coagulation Time in Stray Dogs in Kabul City

    Fazalwali Jalalzai, Nasrin Stanikzai, Kifayat Ullah Sadat, Nageebullah Zafari
    601-611
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.204

  • Photon versus Proton Therapy: Systematic Review of Energy Transfer and Dose Distribution

    Musakhan Khpalwak, Ihsanullah Saqib, Noor Mohammad Azizi
    612-626
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.456

  • Analysis of Measles Transmission and Vaccination Coverage Effects in Afghanistan Using the SIRV Mathematical Model

    Said Omar Saidi, Mohammad Khan Haidary
    627-650
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.454

Mathematics

  • Generalized Formulas for Summation and Alternating Summation of Jacobsthal and Jacobsthal – Lucas Numbers

    Mirwais Mansoor Kakar
    651-669
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v4i2.377
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