The American Journal of International Crop Science Digest is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publication and scientific integrity. Please familiarize yourself with the following policies before submitting your work:

1. Authorship and Contribution

• Authorship: Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript should be listed as authors.
• Contributors: Anyone who has made other contributions to the work (e.g., technical assistance, data collection) should be acknowledged in the manuscript.

2. Originality and Plagiarism

• Original Work: Manuscripts submitted must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. This includes copying text, ideas, or data from other sources without appropriate attribution.

3. Conflicts of Interest

• Disclosure: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that may influence the interpretation of their research.
• Reviewers and Editors: Reviewers and editors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality.

4. Peer Review

• Process: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure the quality and integrity of the research.
• Reviewer Confidentiality: The identity of reviewers is kept confidential, and reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with anyone.

5. Data Availability and Transparency

• Data Sharing: Authors are encouraged to share research data that support the findings of their manuscript for the benefit of the broader research community.
• Transparency: Manuscripts must include sufficient detail and transparency for others to replicate the research.

6. Ethical Research

• Research Ethics: Research involving human subjects or animals must adhere to ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities.
• Informed Consent: In research involving human subjects, informed consent must be obtained and documented.

7. Corrections and Retractions

• Corrections: In the event of an error, authors are responsible for working with the journal to issue a correction.
• Retractions: In cases of serious misconduct or errors that cannot be corrected, the journal may issue a retraction.

8. Copyright and Licensing

• Copyright Transfer: Upon acceptance, authors must transfer copyright of the work to the journal.
• Licensing: Authors retain the right to reuse their work in accordance with the journal’s licensing policy.

9. Open Access Policy

• Access: The journal provides open access to all published articles, ensuring that readers have free and unrestricted access to the latest research.