Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

Agrofera: Agronomical Journal publishes high-quality research articles, review papers, and case studies in the field of agronomy and agricultural sciences.

Submitted manuscripts must be:

  • Original and not previously published
  • Not under consideration in any other journal
  • Written in clear and concise English
  • Relevant to the scope of agronomy and sustainable agriculture

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles (systematic or critical reviews)
  • Short Communications (brief reports of significant findings)

3. Manuscript Structure (IMRAD Format)

a. Title

  • Concise, informative, and not more than 20 words
  • Avoid abbreviations

b. Author Information

  • Full names of all authors
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Corresponding author email

c. Abstract

  • 150–250 words
  • Clearly state: background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
  • Avoid citations

d. Keywords

  • 3–5 keywords
  • Separated by semicolons (;)

e. Introduction

  • Background and research context
  • State of the art and research gap
  • Clear objectives of the study

f. Materials and Methods

  • Detailed and reproducible methodology
  • Include location, design, and analysis methods

g. Results

  • Present clear findings supported by tables or figures

h. Discussion

  • Interpret results and compare with previous studies
  • Highlight novelty and scientific contribution

i. Conclusion

  • Concise summary of findings
  • Implications and recommendations

j. Acknowledgments

(Optional)

k. References

  • Use APA 7th Edition style
  • Minimum 15 references
  • At least 80% from recent (last 10 years) international journals

4. Formatting Guidelines

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
  • Length: 5,000–8,000 words

5. Tables and Figures

  • Must be numbered sequentially
  • Provide clear titles and sources
  • Use high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi)

6. Citation and Reference Style

Use APA 7th Edition.

Example:

  • Journal article:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.
  • Book:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Book Title. Publisher.

7. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online system (OJS).
Authors must ensure all metadata is complete before submission.

8. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

9. Publication Ethics

Authors must follow ethical standards as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

10. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection tools.
Maximum similarity index: 20% (excluding references).

11. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • No submission fee
  • No publication fee (Diamond Open Access)

12. Copyright and License

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
Authors retain copyright.

13. Language Editing

Authors are encouraged to use professional English editing services before submission.

14. Revision Policy

Authors must revise their manuscripts within the time specified by the editor.
Failure to do so may result in rejection.