Publication Policies

Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure quality, originality, and relevance.
  • Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
  • Authors may receive feedback and suggestions for revisions, and resubmitted manuscripts will be reassessed.

Ethical Guidelines

  • Authors must ensure that their work adheres to ethical standards in agricultural research.
  • Experiments involving human or animal subjects must comply with relevant ethical guidelines and include appropriate permissions.
  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.

Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain the copyright of their work but grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the manuscript.
  • Manuscripts must include a signed Copyright Transfer Form upon submission.
  • The journal offers an open-access publication option for authors who wish to make their work freely accessible to the public.

Conflict of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest within the manuscript.
  • Reviewers and editors are also required to declare any conflicts of interest to maintain objectivity in the review process.

Retractions and Corrections

  • In cases of significant errors or ethical violations, the journal may retract published papers and issue corrections.
  • Authors are responsible for alerting the journal to any significant errors discovered in their published work.

Data Availability

  • Authors are encouraged to make data underlying their research available to the public.
  • If data cannot be shared due to confidentiality or legal restrictions, authors must specify the reasons in their manuscript.

Plagiarism Detection

  • The journal uses plagiarism detection software to screen submissions for originality.
  • Submissions found to contain plagiarism or self-plagiarism may be rejected.

Open Access Policy

  • The journal supports open-access publishing, allowing readers worldwide to access articles for free.
  • Authors may choose an open-access publication option upon acceptance of their manuscript.

Review Policy

  • Manuscripts are reviewed on a double-blind basis to ensure impartial evaluation.
  • The journal strives to provide authors with timely and constructive feedback.