Publication Ethic

Agrofera: Agronomical Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the guidelines and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Duties of Authors

a. Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any use of other works must be properly cited. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

b. Multiple or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

c. Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their manuscript and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

d. Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

e. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.

f. Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.

g. Ethical Standards

If the work involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment with unusual hazards, or involves human or animal subjects, authors must clearly identify these and confirm compliance with relevant ethical standards.

2. Duties of Editors

a. Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which articles should be published, based on the validity and significance of the work.

b. Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts based on intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

c. Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.

d. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials for their own research without the author’s consent.

3. Duties of Reviewers

a. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

b. Promptness

Reviewers should complete reviews promptly and notify the editor if unable to review.

c. Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

d. Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.

e. Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

f. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

4. Ethical Oversight

The journal follows ethical oversight standards, including:

  • Handling allegations of misconduct
  • Investigating complaints and appeals
  • Ensuring ethical treatment of human and animal subjects
  • Managing conflicts of interest

5. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts with a high similarity index or evidence of plagiarism will be rejected.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal will retract or correct articles when necessary in cases of:

  • Proven misconduct
  • Significant errors
  • Ethical violations

Retractions and corrections will follow COPE guidelines to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

7. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions. The journal will handle such cases transparently and fairly.

8. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher supports editors and reviewers in maintaining ethical standards and ensures that editorial independence is respected.