{"id":244,"date":"2025-11-02T08:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T08:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2025-11-12T09:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T09:29:33","slug":"editorial-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/editorial-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Editorial Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"244\" class=\"elementor elementor-244\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af801b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2af801b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87f86e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87f86e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Editorial Policies<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80c4efc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"80c4efc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84f47dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84f47dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4711408 e-con-full scroll-section elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4711408\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-078d678 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"078d678\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c031202 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c031202\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ca64f9 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"8ca64f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#EditorialPolicies\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Editorial Policies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#OpenAccessPolicy\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Open Access Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#CopyrightPolicy\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Copyright Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#CCBYLicense\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">CC BY License<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#EditorialFreedom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Editorial Freedom<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#PeerReviewPolicy\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Peer Review Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#PeerReviewersPolicy\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Peer Reviewers Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#PeerReviewers\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Peer Reviewers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#AuthorshipPolicy\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Authorship Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#AIandAI-Assisted\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">AI and AI-Assisted<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ConflictsofInterest\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Conflicts of Interest<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ebmgee\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Editors, Board Members, Guest Editors, and Editorial Staff<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ResearchEthics\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Research Ethics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#roes\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Registration of Experimental Studies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ConflictofInterest\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Conflict of Interest<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#dmap\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Data and Materials Availability Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#rcfp\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">References and Citation Formatting Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#MisconductPolicy\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Misconduct Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6322c45 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6322c45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f2d091 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f2d091\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"EditorialPolicies\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93fef38 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The journal strictly follows the guidelines and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as well as internationally recognized best practices to ensure ethical and responsible publication in the field of agricultural research.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Our editorial policies are regularly reviewed and updated to stay aligned with global standards in agriculture research publishing and evolving ethical and scientific guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-491b3a8 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"491b3a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"OpenAccessPolicy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4878e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4878e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Open Access Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1378db1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1378db1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal <\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>(ISSN: 3050-7863)<\/strong> is dedicated to the principle that high-quality agricultural research should be freely accessible to all. In line with this commitment, the journal operates under a <strong>fully open access publishing model<\/strong>, promoting widespread dissemination of knowledge.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">All articles are made <strong>freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication<\/strong>, without subscription fees, registration requirements, or access charges. This approach ensures that researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and the wider global community can benefit from the latest advancements in agriculture, enabling informed decision-making, innovation, and sustainable development in the field.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acd982d e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"acd982d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"CopyrightPolicy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23b66f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23b66f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Copyright Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de71aea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de71aea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors retain the <strong>copyright and full publishing rights<\/strong> for their work submitted to <em>Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/em>. By submitting to the journal, authors agree to make their work freely available for use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided proper credit is given to the authors and the original source.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">A <strong>copyright statement<\/strong> will appear on all published articles in HTML, PDF, and XML formats. Authors grant the journal the <strong>right of first publication<\/strong> by signing a License to Publish agreement prior to formal publication.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">All manuscripts must be <strong>original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere<\/strong>. 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This open access license ensures the free and permanent availability of agricultural research, promoting knowledge sharing and broad academic exchange in the field.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Under this license, users are free to:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Share<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Adapt<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Conditions of Use:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Attribution<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Proper credit must be given to the original authors and source, a link to the license must be provided, and any changes made must be indicated.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">No Additional Restrictions<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Users may not apply legal or technological measures that restrict others from exercising the rights granted under this license.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For more details, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Example Copyright Line:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>\u00a9 The Author(s) 2025. 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This article is licensed under CC BY 4.0.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aca50bc e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aca50bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"EditorialFreedom\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a4b75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64a4b75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Editorial Freedom<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06bb459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06bb459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"> upholds the principle of <strong>editorial independence<\/strong> to ensure credibility, fairness, and transparency in agricultural research publishing. The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board have full authority over editorial content and the timing of publication.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">All editorial decisions\u2014including article review, selection, revision, and acceptance\u2014are made solely on the basis of:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The <strong>scientific quality<\/strong> of the work<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The <strong>originality<\/strong> of the research<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Its <strong>relevance and contribution<\/strong> to the field of agricultural science and sustainable development<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The publisher does not interfere with editorial decisions, and no commercial or external influence affects the peer review or publication process. This guarantees <strong>fairness, transparency, and integrity<\/strong> in the dissemination of agricultural knowledge.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Key Editorial Policies &amp; Reference Links<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Publication Ethics<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Follows international standards of ethical publishing.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Plagiarism Policy<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Strict zero-tolerance approach for plagiarism in agricultural research.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 IEEE Plagiarism Policy<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authorship &amp; Contributions<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Clear criteria for authorship and contributorship.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 COPE Guidance<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Conflict of Interest<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any conflicts.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 COPE Guidance<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Peer Review Policy<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Double-blind peer review based on ethical guidelines.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 COPE Peer Review Guidelines<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Copyright &amp; Licensing<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 CC BY License<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Open Access Policy<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Fully open access, aligned with DOAJ best practices.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 DOAJ Guide<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Archiving &amp; Preservation<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Long-term digital preservation through:<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 Portico | \ud83d\udd17 CLOCKSS<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Retraction &amp; Corrections<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Committed to COPE retraction and correction guidelines.<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 COPE Retraction Guidelines<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0b675c e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0b675c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"PeerReviewPolicy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3eb9ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3eb9ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Peer Review Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0efe21f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0efe21f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Peer Review Model<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/><em>Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/em> follows a <strong>single-blind peer review model<\/strong>: reviewers remain anonymous to authors, while authors\u2019 identities are visible to reviewers.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">All submitted manuscripts (except invited Editorials) undergo a <strong>rigorous review<\/strong> to evaluate their:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Originality and novelty<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> of agricultural research<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Scientific validity<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> and soundness of methodology<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Relevance and significance<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> to agricultural science and sustainable development<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Clarity, organization, and overall contribution<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> to the field<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da90f72 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da90f72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"PeerReviewersPolicy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6563c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6563c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Peer Reviewers Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa0c9f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa0c9f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Selection of Reviewers<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Appropriate reviewers are carefully selected based on the following criteria:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Independent from the authors and their institutions<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Expertise in the same or closely related area of agricultural research<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Strong publication record in relevant agricultural or sustainability fields<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ability to deliver a timely and informed review<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Author-Suggested Reviewers<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Authors may suggest potential reviewers with suitable expertise, but the journal reserves the right to make the final decision. Suggested reviewers must:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Have a recent publication record in the relevant agricultural research area<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not have co-authored with any of the manuscript\u2019s authors in the recent past<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not share a current or recent institutional affiliation with the authors<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not be current or recent collaborators of the authors<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not have close personal relationships with the authors<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not have any financial or professional conflict of interest related to the work<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors should provide each suggested reviewer\u2019s <strong>name, email, institution, research area, and ORCID (if available)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Responsibilities of Reviewers<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Reviewers are expected to:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Respect the confidentiality of the peer review process<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Destroy all manuscript files after completing the review<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Provide objective, evidence-based, and constructive feedback<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Avoid bias based on nationality, gender, religion, politics, or personal factors<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Report suspected research misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate submission, fabricated data)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Avoid recommending unnecessary citations to their own work<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Submit reviews on time, or request an extension if needed<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Roles of Participants in Peer Review<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Managing Editor<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Screens submissions for scope, formatting, and plagiarism (using tools such as iThenticate), identifies suitable reviewers, and manages communication between authors, reviewers, and editors.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Academic Editor<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Oversees the review process, evaluates reviewer reports, and makes the final decision (accept, revise, or reject). Usually the Editor-in-Chief, but may be delegated to an Editorial Board member, Guest Editor, or subject expert. The Academic Editor\u2019s name will appear on the final published article.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">\ud83d\udd17 iThenticate Plagiarism Screening Tool<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0ad319 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0ad319\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"PeerReviewers\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e942211 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e942211\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Peer Reviewers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec1525c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec1525c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Selection of Reviewers<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Reviewers are carefully chosen to ensure <strong>fairness and expertise<\/strong> in evaluating agricultural research. Appropriate reviewers are selected if:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">They are independent from the authors and their institutions<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">They have expertise in the same or a closely related area of the manuscript<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">They have recent publications in the relevant agricultural field and can provide an informed evaluation<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">They are able to complete reviews within the required timeframe<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Author-Suggested Reviewers<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Authors may recommend potential reviewers with suitable expertise, but the journal reserves the right to decide whether to invite them. Suggested reviewers must:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Have a recent publication record in the relevant agricultural research area<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not have co-authored or submitted a paper with the authors in the recent past<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not share a current or recent institutional affiliation with the authors<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not be a current or recent collaborator of the authors<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not have a close personal or financial relationship with the authors<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not have any conflicts of interest regarding the manuscript<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors should provide the reviewer\u2019s <strong>name, email address, institution, research area, and ORCID (if available)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Responsibilities of Reviewers<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Reviewers are expected to:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Maintain the confidentiality of the peer review process<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Dispose of manuscript files after completing the review<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased feedback<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Report any suspected misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Avoid requesting unnecessary citations to their own work<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Submit timely reviews or request an extension when needed<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Roles in Peer Review<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Managing Editor<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Screens submissions for scope, formatting, and plagiarism (using tools such as iThenticate), selects reviewers, and manages communications between authors, reviewers, and editors<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Academic Editor<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 Oversees the review process, evaluates reviewer reports, and makes the final decision (accept, revise, or reject). Usually the Editor-in-Chief, but may also be an Editorial Board member, Guest Editor, or subject expert. The Academic Editor\u2019s name is published alongside the article upon acceptance<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88ba6ad e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88ba6ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"AuthorshipPolicy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1154f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1154f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Authorship Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc07a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cc07a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Authorship Criteria<\/strong><br \/><em>Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/em> follows authorship principles recommended by the <strong>Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)<\/strong> and international best practices. To qualify as an author, individuals must:<\/p><p>Make significant contributions to the <strong>concept, design, execution, or analysis<\/strong> of the agricultural research study<\/p><p>Participate in <strong>drafting or critically revising<\/strong> the manuscript<\/p><p>Approve the <strong>final version<\/strong> of the manuscript prior to submission<\/p><p>Agree to take responsibility for the <strong>accuracy and integrity<\/strong> of the work<\/p><p><strong>Corresponding Author<\/strong><br \/>In multi-authored papers, one author must act as the <strong>Corresponding Author<\/strong>, responsible for:<\/p><p>Managing all <strong>communication with the journal<\/strong><\/p><p>Ensuring all authors meet the <strong>authorship criteria<\/strong><\/p><p>Handling <strong>conflict of interest disclosures, acknowledgments, and ethical compliance<\/strong><\/p><p>Responding to <strong>queries after publication<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Equal \/ Dual Authorship<\/strong><br \/>Dual first or corresponding authorship is permitted if clearly indicated in the <strong>Author Contributions<\/strong> section.<\/p><p><strong>Group Authorship<\/strong><br \/>For large collaborative agricultural projects, group authorship is allowed. All listed members must meet authorship criteria and be accountable for the work. Group names may also be included if contributors are specifically identified.<\/p><p><strong>Authorship Disputes<\/strong><br \/>Authorship must be agreed upon before submission. Any disputes should be resolved by the <strong>authors\u2019 institutions<\/strong> following COPE guidance. Editors will <strong>not intervene<\/strong> in authorship disputes.<\/p><p><strong>Authorship Changes<\/strong><br \/>Requests for addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors must be submitted <strong>before acceptance<\/strong>, with written consent from all authors, including the author being added or removed.<\/p><p><strong>Author Contributions (CRediT Taxonomy)<\/strong><br \/>Authors should describe contributions using the <strong>CRediT Taxonomy<\/strong>, e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Writing \u2013 Original Draft, Supervision, Funding Acquisition, Field Work, Data Collection.<\/p><p><strong>ORCID<\/strong><br \/>Authors are encouraged to provide their <strong>ORCID iD<\/strong> for proper identification and linking of research outputs.<\/p><p><strong>Acknowledgments<\/strong><br \/>Individuals who contributed to the study but do not meet authorship criteria (e.g., technical assistance, field support, data management) should be <strong>acknowledged with their specific role<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Use of AI and AI-Assisted Technologies<\/strong><br \/>AI tools cannot be credited as authors. Authors may use AI tools <strong>only for language editing or formatting<\/strong>, not for generating scientific content, data, or conclusions. Failure to disclose AI use may be treated as <strong>research misconduct<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1393c29 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1393c29\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"AIandAI-Assisted\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8299b2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8299b2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in Agricultural Research Writing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41bee51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41bee51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Authorship and Accountability<\/strong><br \/>AI tools or software cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship in agricultural research requires <strong>human responsibility, accountability, and the ability to explain, interpret, and defend the work<\/strong>\u2014roles that AI cannot fulfill.<\/p><p><strong>Permitted Use of AI Tools<\/strong><br \/>Authors may use AI, machine learning, or similar technologies <strong>only for language and presentation purposes<\/strong>, such as:<\/p><p>Correcting grammar, spelling, and syntax<\/p><p>Enhancing readability and clarity of text<\/p><p>Formatting tables, figures, or references<\/p><p>AI tools <strong>must not<\/strong> be used to:<\/p><p>Generate original agricultural research ideas or hypotheses<\/p><p>Design or conduct experiments, including field or lab trials<\/p><p>Analyze or interpret agricultural, environmental, or crop-related data<\/p><p>Draw scientific conclusions or recommendations<\/p><p>The responsibility for all research content, analysis, and conclusions rests entirely with the <strong>human authors<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Disclosure of AI Use<\/strong><br \/>If AI-assisted tools are employed, authors must include a <strong>disclosure statement<\/strong> in the Declarations section of the manuscript. For example:<\/p><p>\u201cDuring the preparation of this work, the authors used [name of AI tool\/service] for [purpose, e.g., grammar checking]. The authors reviewed, edited, and approved the content and take full responsibility for the final version of the manuscript.\u201d<\/p><p>Use of <strong>basic tools<\/strong> for spelling, grammar, or reference formatting <strong>does not require disclosure<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Misconduct and Ethical Compliance<\/strong><br \/>Failure to disclose the use of AI tools may be considered <strong>research or publication misconduct<\/strong>. Any such cases will be addressed according to the <strong>guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>AI Use Policy (Agriculture Journal Context)<\/strong>:<br \/><em>Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/em> does <strong>not permit AI tools<\/strong> (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, QuillBot, GitHub Copilot) to be listed as authors. These tools may only be used to <strong>enhance language quality and presentation<\/strong>, and full responsibility for the originality, integrity, and scientific accuracy of agricultural research findings remains with the <strong>human authors<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589baa1 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"589baa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"ConflictsofInterest\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-961bc94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"961bc94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conflicts of Interest (COI) Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62574a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62574a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Definition<\/strong><br \/>A <strong>conflict of interest<\/strong> in agricultural research publishing occurs when an individual\u2019s objectivity, judgment, or integrity regarding a manuscript may be influenced by secondary interests such as financial, institutional, academic, or personal considerations. Conflicts can be <strong>actual, potential, or perceived<\/strong>, and full disclosure is required to ensure fairness, transparency, and credibility in the review and publication process.<\/p><p><strong>Examples include:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Financial interests:<\/strong> employment, consultancy, stock ownership, patents, honoraria, or financial ties to agricultural industries, agribusiness companies, or funding bodies.<\/p><p><strong>Academic or professional relationships:<\/strong> recent collaborations, institutional affiliations, or direct competition in the same research area.<\/p><p><strong>Personal factors:<\/strong> close friendships, rivalries, or strong ideological, policy-related, or intellectual positions affecting research outcomes.<\/p><p><strong>Authors<\/strong><\/p><p>All authors must include a <strong>Conflict of Interest Statement<\/strong> at the end of their manuscript.<\/p><p>If no conflicts exist, the statement should read:<\/p><p>\u201cThe authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest related to this work.\u201d<\/p><p>The <strong>corresponding author<\/strong> is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors provide <strong>complete and accurate disclosures<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Reviewers<\/strong><\/p><p>Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts, including <strong>recent collaborations, institutional ties, or financial interests<\/strong>.<\/p><p>If a conflict exists, reviewers should either <strong>decline the review<\/strong> or notify the editors, who will determine whether the review can proceed impartially.<\/p><p><strong>Editors, Editorial Board Members, and Staff<\/strong><\/p><p>Editors, board members, guest editors, and staff must declare any conflicts related to manuscripts they handle.<\/p><p>If a conflict is present, the editor must <strong>recuse themselves<\/strong> from all review and decision-making responsibilities.<\/p><p>Manuscripts submitted by editorial board members or guest editors will be managed by <strong>independent editors<\/strong> to maintain impartiality.<\/p><p><strong>Funding Disclosure<\/strong><\/p><p>Authors must clearly identify all funding sources that supported the research, including the <strong>names of agencies and relevant grant numbers<\/strong>, under the Funding section of the manuscript.<\/p><p>Authors should also specify the role of the funding body, if any, in <strong>study design, data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, or the decision to publish<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ea3750 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ea3750\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"ebmgee\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-312fd49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"312fd49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Editors, Board Members, Guest Editors, and Editorial Staff<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbfd45e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbfd45e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Editors, board members, guest editors, and other editorial staff must <strong>disclose any potential conflicts of interest<\/strong> (\ud83d\udcc4 Conflict of Interest Checklist \u2013 Download). If an editor\u2019s <strong>financial, institutional, academic, or personal interests<\/strong> could compromise\u2014or appear to compromise\u2014their impartiality, they must notify the editorial office and <strong>recuse themselves<\/strong> from handling the manuscript.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">In such cases, the <strong>Editor-in-Chief<\/strong> will assign the manuscript to another qualified editor. To ensure fairness and transparency, manuscripts submitted by editorial board members or guest editors are <strong>always managed independently<\/strong> by other editors, so that the submitting editor has <strong>no involvement<\/strong> in the peer review or final decision-making process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d2d7fe e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9d2d7fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"ResearchEthics\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ccf61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3ccf61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Research Ethics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d6e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71d6e57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"> is committed to the <strong>highest standards of ethical practice, research integrity, and transparency<\/strong> in agricultural research. Authors must ensure that their work complies with <strong>institutional, national, and international ethical guidelines<\/strong> relevant to agricultural studies.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Human Participants and Community-Based Research<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>For studies involving human participants, surveys, or community engagement (e.g., farmer interviews, local agricultural practices, or participatory field trials):<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Informed consent<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> must be obtained from all participants<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ethical approval<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> from a recognized committee or institution must be documented<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">A statement of consent and ethics approval should be included in the manuscript<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For sensitive data (e.g., personal information, photographs, interviews), explicit consent for publication must be secured<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Use of Animals, Crops, and Biodiversity in Research<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>If the study involves animals, livestock, crops, or biodiversity assessments:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors must follow <strong>international standards for animal welfare, crop trials, and ecological research<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Necessary approvals from national or institutional <strong>Animal Ethics Committees<\/strong> or relevant regulatory authorities must be obtained<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Research must avoid practices that cause <strong>unnecessary harm to animals, crops, or ecosystems<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Agricultural Safety and Sustainability Standards<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Authors must ensure that their research:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Promotes sustainability<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> and minimizes negative environmental or agronomic impacts<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Adheres to regulations for handling <strong>hazardous substances, fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified crops<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Reports data <strong>honestly and transparently<\/strong>, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ensures transparency in <strong>fieldwork, laboratory methods, and data analysis<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ethical Responsibility to Agriculture and Environment<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Research published in this journal should align with the broader goals of <strong>sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and community welfare<\/strong>. Studies must respect ecological balance, promote environmentally responsible practices, and support the rights and well-being of farming communities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d882fe e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d882fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"roes\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e96ea67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e96ea67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Registration of Experimental Studies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7932f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff7932f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Definition of Experimental Studies<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/><em>Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/em> emphasizes <strong>transparency, reproducibility, and ethical responsibility<\/strong> in agricultural research. Experimental studies are structured investigations designed to test <strong>agricultural interventions, crop or livestock systems, management practices, or technological innovations<\/strong> to evaluate their performance, safety, ecological impact, or effectiveness. These studies may include <strong>laboratory, greenhouse, field, or community-based trials<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Examples of Agricultural Experimental Studies:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Crop management or soil fertility trials<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Integrated pest and disease management experiments<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Evaluation of new irrigation, fertilization, or sustainable farming techniques<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Livestock nutrition, breeding, or welfare studies<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Agroforestry, biodiversity, or ecosystem restoration experiments<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Community-based interventions for sustainable agricultural practices<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Where applicable, authors should provide details of <strong>study registration, ethical approval, or compliance with relevant agricultural and institutional standards<\/strong> when reporting experimental research.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Agricultural Research Ethics and Compliance Policies<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Experimental Studies and Field Trials<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">All experiments, field trials, and agricultural interventions must comply with <strong>accepted agronomic and sustainability standards<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors must clearly describe the <strong>objectives, methodology, and environmental or ecological considerations<\/strong> of their research.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Field studies should <strong>avoid practices causing irreversible harm to crops, livestock, or ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ethical Approval for Human Participation<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Studies involving farmers, laborers, or other human participants (e.g., surveys, participatory trials, or community engagement) must obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Informed consent<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> must be obtained and documented in the manuscript.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Safety and Environmental Compliance<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Research must ensure the <strong>safety of humans, animals, crops, and the environment<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Experiments involving <strong>hazardous chemicals, pesticides, GM crops, or pollutants<\/strong> must follow national and international safety standards.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">An <strong>environmental or ecological impact assessment<\/strong> should be included where relevant.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Data Transparency and Availability<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors are encouraged to deposit <strong>datasets, codes, or supplementary materials<\/strong> in trusted public repositories (e.g., Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad).<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">A <strong>Data Availability Statement<\/strong> must be included, specifying how and where data can be accessed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb1a57a e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb1a57a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"ConflictofInterest\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32aa589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32aa589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conflict of Interest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7805528 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7805528\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Authors must disclose any <strong>financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest<\/strong>.<\/p><p>If no conflicts exist, the statement should read:<\/p><p>\u201cThe authors declare no conflict of interest.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge<\/strong><\/p><p>Research based on <strong>traditional or indigenous agricultural knowledge<\/strong> must acknowledge and respect the communities involved, following principles of <strong>benefit-sharing<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Authors must disclose any <strong>patents or proprietary restrictions<\/strong> associated with their work.<\/p><p><strong>Replication and Verification<\/strong><\/p><p>Methods should be reported in sufficient detail to allow <strong>independent replication and verification<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Limitations, including <strong>ecological or agronomic uncertainties<\/strong>, should be acknowledged.<\/p><p><strong>Compliance with Publication Ethics<\/strong><\/p><p>The journal follows <strong>COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, or unethical research practices will <strong>not be tolerated<\/strong>.<\/p><p>All manuscripts are screened for originality using <strong>plagiarism detection tools<\/strong> such as iThenticate.<\/p><p><strong>Confidentiality<\/strong><\/p><p>Editors, reviewers, and authors must <strong>maintain strict confidentiality<\/strong> regarding all aspects of the editorial and peer review process for submitted agricultural research manuscripts. All correspondence and materials exchanged during review are considered confidential and <strong>must not be shared outside the editorial process<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Reviewer Confidentiality<\/strong><\/p><p>Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as <strong>confidential intellectual property<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The content of a manuscript\u2014including <strong>field trial data, crop or livestock records, soil analyses, community surveys, or experimental results<\/strong>\u2014may not be used for <strong>personal, professional, or institutional gain<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Reviewers are expected to <strong>delete or destroy all manuscript files<\/strong> after completing their review.<\/p><p>If consultation with colleagues is necessary, <strong>prior permission from the editorial office<\/strong> must be obtained.<\/p><p><strong>Reviewer Anonymity<\/strong><\/p><p>The journal follows a <strong>single-blind peer review system<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Reviewer identities must remain confidential and <strong>cannot be disclosed to authors<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Reviewers must <strong>not contact authors directly<\/strong> without explicit approval from the editorial office.<\/p><p><strong>Editorial Confidentiality<\/strong><\/p><p>The editorial team will <strong>not disclose details<\/strong> of submitted manuscripts\u2014including author identities, data, or peer review reports\u2014to any third party.<\/p><p>Exceptions are made only in cases of <strong>suspected academic misconduct, plagiarism, or data fabrication<\/strong>, in which case both authors and reviewers will be informed before confidentiality is lifted.<\/p><p><strong>Retention of Records<\/strong><\/p><p>For rejected manuscripts, all files will be <strong>removed from the editorial system<\/strong>, unless legal or ethical requirements necessitate retention; in such cases, the journal will seek author permission.<\/p><p>For accepted and published manuscripts, the journal will <strong>retain records<\/strong> of submissions, peer review reports, revisions, and editorial correspondence for a minimum of <strong>three years<\/strong>, or longer if required by institutional, publisher, or national regulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56997d e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c56997d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"dmap\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e05952c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e05952c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Data and Materials Availability Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2310dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2310dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Agriculture Reviews: An International Journal<\/em> upholds strict policies on the <strong>availability of data, materials, experimental protocols, and supporting resources<\/strong> to promote <strong>transparency, reproducibility, and long-term usability<\/strong> in agricultural research.<\/p><p><strong>Mandatory Data Availability Statement<\/strong><\/p><p>All submissions must include a <strong>Data and Materials Availability Statement<\/strong> at the end of the manuscript.<\/p><p>Manuscripts without this statement <strong>will not be considered for publication<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Public Repositories<\/strong><\/p><p>Authors are strongly encouraged to deposit <strong>datasets, soil\/plant analyses, crop or livestock trial data, GIS files, survey results, and other supporting materials<\/strong> in trusted and publicly accessible repositories (e.g., Zenodo, Dryad, Figshare, Ag Data Commons, ICPSR).<\/p><p>Repository links and dataset identifiers (DOI, accession number, or URL) must be cited within the manuscript.<\/p><p><strong>Restricted Access<\/strong><\/p><p>f data or materials cannot be shared due to <strong>confidentiality, community agreements, intellectual property, or legal restrictions<\/strong>, authors must provide a <strong>clear justification<\/strong> in their Data Availability Statement.<\/p><p>Requests for restricted data should be directed to the <strong>corresponding author<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Use of Third-Party Data<\/strong><\/p><p>If the research relies on <strong>third-party datasets<\/strong> (e.g., government agricultural surveys, licensed satellite imagery, or NGO crop monitoring data), authors must <strong>acknowledge the original source<\/strong> and provide guidance on how others may access these materials if permissible.<\/p><p><strong>No Data Generated<\/strong><\/p><p>If no new datasets or materials were generated (e.g., review articles, meta-analyses, policy studies), authors must clearly state:<\/p><p>\u201cNo new data were generated or analyzed in this study.\u201d<strong>Editorial Oversight<\/strong><\/p><p>The editorial office may request <strong>raw data, field logs, experimental codes, or GIS layers<\/strong> at any stage of peer review to verify results.<\/p><p>Failure to comply may result in <strong>rejection, correction, or retraction<\/strong> of the manuscript.<\/p><p><strong>Citation Policy<\/strong><\/p><p>Proper citation is essential to ensure <strong>academic integrity, transparency, and credit to original contributors<\/strong> in agricultural research.<\/p><p><strong>Author Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Primary Sources:<\/strong> Cite original research articles, field studies, and datasets rather than relying solely on review papers.<\/p><p><strong>Accuracy and Relevance:<\/strong> References must be <strong>accurate, relevant, and directly support statements<\/strong> made in the manuscript.<\/p><p><strong>Diversity of Sources:<\/strong> Authors are encouraged to cite work from a <strong>broad range of countries, crop systems, and agricultural contexts<\/strong> to avoid geographic or institutional bias.<\/p><p><strong>Balance:<\/strong> Avoid excessive citation of a single study or an overabundance of references for a single point.<\/p><p><strong>Citation Manipulation:<\/strong><br \/>In line with COPE\u2019s Citation Manipulation Guidelines, the following practices are <strong>unethical<\/strong>:<\/p><p>Excessive self-citation solely to inflate citation counts.<\/p><p>Excessive citation of this journal to boost metrics.<\/p><p>Honorary or coercive citations, e.g., citing editors, reviewers, or well-known agricultural researchers without legitimate relevance.<\/p><p>Citation stacking, where groups of authors or journals mutually cite each other to artificially increase impact.<\/p><p><strong>Journal Policy on Citation Ethics:<\/strong><\/p><p>Manuscripts showing evidence of <strong>citation manipulation<\/strong> will be <strong>rejected immediately<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Unethical citation practices may be reported to the authors\u2019 <strong>institutions or funding agencies<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Coercive citation requests from reviewers or editors must be <strong>reported to the publisher<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Editors found enforcing or practicing citation manipulation may be <strong>removed from their roles<\/strong> after investigation.<\/p><p><strong>Legitimate Self-Citation:<\/strong><\/p><p>Some self-citations may be necessary for continuity of research in areas such as <strong>crop improvement, soil fertility, irrigation management, pest and disease control, and agroecosystem modeling<\/strong>.<\/p><p>All such citations must be <strong>relevant and justified<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eecb21 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4eecb21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"rcfp\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a6edc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9a6edc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References and Citation Formatting Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133161e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"133161e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">General Guidelines<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">References must be <strong>accurate, complete, and directly relevant<\/strong> to agricultural research, crop science, soil science, livestock management, agronomy, agroforestry, or related areas.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">All cited works must appear in the reference list, and all entries in the reference list must be cited in the text.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors are responsible for verifying accuracy before submission, particularly for datasets, field experiments, agricultural regulations, and international reports (e.g., FAO, ICAR, CGIAR).<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Citation Style<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal follows the <strong>APA citation style (7th edition)<\/strong>, commonly used in agricultural and life sciences. Authors should adhere to the following rules:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">In-text citations:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Use author(s) and year, e.g., (Patel &amp; Singh, 2022) or (FAO, 2021).<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Reference order:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> References must be listed alphabetically by the first author\u2019s last name.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Reference format:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Each reference should include author(s), year, title, journal\/book, volume(issue), page numbers, and DOI\/URL when available.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Examples of APA Reference Style<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Journal article:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Patel, R., &amp; Singh, S. (2022). Sustainable rice-wheat cropping systems: Yield, soil health, and water-use efficiency. <em>Journal of Agricultural Research<\/em>, 48(2), 120\u2013135. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1234\/jar.2022.04802<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Book:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Kumar, V. (2020). Principles of sustainable agriculture (3rd ed.). Springer.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Report:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). (2021). The state of food and agriculture 2021: Climate change, agriculture, and food security. Rome: FAO.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Website\/Online source:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). (2023). Crop improvement programs. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.icrisat.org<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Use of Reference Management Software<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors are encouraged to use tools such as <strong>Zotero, EndNote, or Mendeley<\/strong> to ensure proper formatting and consistency.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Citation Integrity<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors must cite <strong>original studies<\/strong> (e.g., field trials, greenhouse experiments, soil analyses, crop modeling studies) rather than relying only on secondary reviews.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Citations should represent a <strong>balanced global perspective<\/strong>, avoiding over-reliance on research from a single country or institution.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Excessive self-citations, journal self-citations, or irrelevant citations are prohibited.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Citation manipulation (e.g., stacking, coercion, or honorary citations) will result in <strong>rejection<\/strong>, in line with COPE guidelines.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Plagiarism<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Plagiarism\u2014including copying or reusing text, figures, data, or ideas without proper attribution\u2014will <strong>not be tolerated<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Self-plagiarism, such as reusing large parts of previously published work, must be avoided unless properly cited and significantly extended.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal uses <strong>iThenticate<\/strong> to screen all submissions for originality.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Confirmed plagiarism cases will be managed according to COPE flowcharts and may result in <strong>rejection, retraction, or institutional notification<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Duplicate Publication Policy<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal publishes only <strong>original agricultural research<\/strong>. Manuscripts must not be under consideration or published elsewhere (including non-English venues).<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Exceptions include:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Preprints (on repositories like AgriRxiv, arXiv, or institutional repositories)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Theses or dissertations (institutional requirements)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Conference abstracts or posters (must be cited in the submission)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Datasets shared prior to publication (in repositories like Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Policy briefs or summaries of agricultural reports published by agencies (with proper acknowledgment)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Translations of existing works (with permission and CC BY license)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Duplicate or redundant publications discovered post-publication will be handled as per <strong>COPE guidelines<\/strong> and may result in retraction.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Related Policies (Cross-Reference)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authorship Criteria<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Plagiarism and Originality<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Conflict of Interest<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Peer Review Policy<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Data and Materials Availability<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Research Ethics (Agriculture Context)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawals<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Open Access and Copyright<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Preprint Policy<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Archiving and Digital Preservation<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Adherence to COPE Guidelines<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b636975 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b636975\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"MisconductPolicy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af481d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2af481d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Misconduct Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a48f1c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a48f1c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal is dedicated to upholding the <strong>highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics<\/strong> in agricultural science. Any form of misconduct will be investigated in accordance with <strong>COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)<\/strong>, <strong>WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)<\/strong>, and <strong>ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)<\/strong> guidelines.<\/span><\/p><h3>Definition of Misconduct<\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Misconduct includes, but is not limited to:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Data falsification or fabrication<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 altering, omitting, or inventing agricultural or experimental data (e.g., crop yields, soil analysis, irrigation trials, livestock measurements).<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Plagiarism<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 presenting another researcher\u2019s work, ideas, figures, or tables without proper acknowledgment.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Improper authorship<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 excluding valid contributors, including \u201cguest authors,\u201d or duplicate publication without disclosure.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Misuse of peer review<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 misappropriating confidential data, experimental designs, or results during the review process.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Regulatory non-compliance<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 violating institutional, national, or international guidelines for agricultural research, field trials, or livestock\/plant studies.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Citation misconduct<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 excessive self-citation, citation manipulation, omission of relevant prior studies, or use of fabricated references.<\/span><\/p><h3>Monitoring and Reporting<\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">All submissions are screened using <strong>plagiarism detection tools<\/strong> (e.g., iThenticate).<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Reviewers and readers are encouraged to report <strong>suspected misconduct<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Allegations are investigated following <strong>COPE flowcharts<\/strong>, and outcomes may include rejection, retraction, or notification of relevant institutions or funding bodies.<\/span><\/p><h3>Sanctions<\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Severe cases of misconduct (e.g., falsification of crop trial data, plagiarism, or citation manipulation) may result in:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Retraction of the published article<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Banning authors from future submissions<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Reporting to relevant academic, regulatory, or funding authorities<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal is committed to ensuring <strong>integrity, transparency, and accountability<\/strong>, guaranteeing that all published agricultural research is <strong>reliable, reproducible, and trustworthy<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4673995 e-con-full scroll-section e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4673995\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-801e795 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"801e795\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Crossmark, Corrections, and Retractions Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55ef4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b55ef4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">Agriculture Reviews<\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"> is committed to preserving the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the agricultural research record. The journal follows best practices recommended by the <strong>Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)<\/strong>, the <strong>World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)<\/strong>, and the <strong>International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)<\/strong> in handling corrections, retractions, and post-publication discussions.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Crossmark<\/span><\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal participates in the <strong>Crossmark initiative by Crossref<\/strong>, which allows readers to verify the most current and reliable version of an article. By clicking the Crossmark logo, readers can check whether updates, corrections, or retractions have been applied to an article.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Corrections<\/span><\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">We recognize that errors may occur in agricultural research (e.g., crop yield data, soil fertility measurements, irrigation trials, livestock performance studies, or pest management reports). To maintain scientific reliability, the journal ensures a <strong>clear and transparent correction process<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Corrections will be issued promptly once an error is confirmed.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">A correction notice will describe the nature of the change and link to the original article.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The original version will remain accessible with a correction note for transparency.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For online-first publications, corrections may be integrated directly with an audit trail of edits.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">For published issues, a formal correction notice will be issued and linked to the article.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Retractions<\/span><\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">In rare but necessary circumstances, <em>Agriculture Reviews<\/em> may retract articles to safeguard the integrity of the agricultural science record. Retractions may occur if:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Results are deemed unreliable due to errors, data falsification, or fabrication (e.g., manipulated crop trial data, falsified soil analysis, or invalid field surveys).<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Plagiarism is detected.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Duplicate or redundant publication is identified.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Unauthorized use of datasets, plant genetic resources, or animal data occurs.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Copyright or legal violations are confirmed.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Undisclosed conflicts of interest influence results or conclusions.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The peer review process has been compromised.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Retraction practices include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Publishing a linked retraction notice.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Clearly marking the retracted article while keeping it accessible for transparency.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Indicating article title, authors, reasons for retraction, and responsibility for the decision.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Preprint Policy<\/span><\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal supports <strong>open science in agriculture<\/strong>. Authors may deposit manuscripts on preprint servers (e.g., <strong>AgriRxiv<\/strong>, institutional repositories) at three stages:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Submitted Version (Original Manuscript)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Accepted Version (Post-Peer Review, Before Copyediting)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Published Version of Record<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Authors must declare preprints during submission. After publication, authors should update the preprint with the <strong>final DOI and citation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Archiving and Digital Preservation<\/span><\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">To ensure <strong>long-term access to agricultural research<\/strong>, all published content is archived in trusted digital repositories such as <strong>Portico<\/strong> and <strong>CLOCKSS<\/strong>. Authors are also encouraged to deposit accepted versions in institutional or funder-mandated repositories.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Appeals and Complaints<\/span><\/h3><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Appeals<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Authors may appeal editorial decisions with clear justifications (e.g., overlooked field trial data, misinterpretation of crop performance results). Appeals may involve additional peer review, and the editor\u2019s post-appeal decision is final.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Complaints<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Complaints about editorial processes or ethical issues will be handled according to <strong>COPE guidelines<\/strong>. If the complaint involves an editor, it may be escalated to the publisher.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Post-Publication Discussion<\/span><\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The journal encourages ongoing scholarly dialogue in agriculture. Readers and researchers may:<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Report errors or ethical concerns to the editorial office.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Submit <strong>Letters to the Editor, Technical Notes, or Comments<\/strong> on published articles.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Engage in open discussion to strengthen the credibility of agricultural research.<\/span><\/p><h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ethical Standards and Guidelines<\/span><\/h3><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">This journal adheres to:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">FAO and CGIAR Publication Ethics Guidelines<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\"> relevant to agricultural science.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editorial Policies Journal Information Contents Editorial Policies Open Access Policy Copyright Policy CC BY License Editorial Freedom Peer Review Policy Peer Reviewers Policy Peer Reviewers Authorship Policy AI and AI-Assisted Conflicts of Interest Editors, Board Members, Guest Editors, and Editorial Staff Research Ethics Registration of Experimental Studies Conflict of Interest Data and Materials Availability Policy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-244","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=244"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":390,"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244\/revisions\/390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/academicsociety.org\/agri\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}