Submission Guidelines
Author's Guide
Thank you for considering the Journal of Agriculture and Food Science Applications (JAFSA) for your research. This guide provides a clear pathway from manuscript preparation and submission through editorial assessment, peer review, revision and publication.
Publish Your Research With Confidence
JAFSA welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions addressing contemporary issues in agriculture, food science and related interdisciplinary fields. Authors are encouraged to ensure that their manuscripts are scientifically sound, clearly presented, ethically prepared and relevant to the scope of the journal.
Make sure your manuscript is original, all authors have approved the submission, ethical requirements have been addressed and the work is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
From Manuscript to Publication
Follow these stages to submit your research successfully to JAFSA.
Create an Account
Register using your email address and verify your account through the verification link sent to you. Your account can be used for both author and reviewer activities.
Prepare Your Manuscript
Prepare your manuscript according to the journal's requirements. Ensure that the title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, tables, figures and author information are properly presented.
Submit Through the Portal
Log in to your account, select Submit Manuscript, choose the appropriate article type and provide the requested manuscript, author and submission information.
Initial Editorial Screening
Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial assessment to determine whether they meet the journal's scope, basic quality requirements, formatting expectations and publication ethics standards.
Similarity & Integrity Checks
Manuscripts may undergo similarity and research-integrity screening before or during editorial assessment. Authors remain responsible for originality, appropriate attribution and the integrity of their submitted work.
Editorial & Peer Review
Suitable manuscripts are assigned to an editor and may be evaluated through the journal's peer-review process. Authors should respond carefully and professionally to reviewer and editorial comments.
Editorial Decision
Following editorial assessment and peer review, the corresponding author will receive an editorial decision. A manuscript may be accepted, returned for revision or rejected.
Revision & Final Assessment
Where revisions are requested, authors should submit the revised manuscript within the specified period together with a clear response explaining how the comments have been addressed.
Acceptance & Production
Accepted manuscripts proceed to the publication stage, which may include copyediting, formatting, proof preparation and final publication checks.
Online Publication
Once production requirements have been completed, the final article is published online and made available according to JAFSA's open access, copyright and licensing policies.
Prepare Your Article Before Submission
A carefully prepared manuscript helps the editorial team assess your research efficiently.
Title
Provide a concise and informative title that accurately reflects the subject and contribution of the research.
Abstract
Provide a clear summary of the research, including its purpose, methodology, principal findings and conclusions where appropriate.
Keywords
Include relevant keywords that accurately represent the subject areas covered by the manuscript.
Main Manuscript
Present the research in a logical structure with appropriate headings, tables, figures, methodology, results, discussion and conclusions.
References
Ensure that cited sources are accurately presented and that every source cited in the manuscript appears in the reference list.
Author Information
Provide the full names, institutional affiliations and corresponding author information for all authors included in the submission.
Before You Click “Submit”
Use this checklist to reduce avoidable delays during editorial screening.
Submission Readiness Checklist
- The manuscript falls within the scope of JAFSA.
- The work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
- The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
- All listed authors have approved the manuscript and its submission.
- The corresponding author is authorized to act on behalf of the co-authors.
- All sources, ideas, data and materials from other works have been appropriately acknowledged.
- Potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
- All applicable ethical requirements have been addressed.
- Funding sources and relevant financial support have been disclosed.
- Tables and figures are appropriately numbered and referenced in the manuscript.
- References have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
- The manuscript file is readable and suitable for editorial processing.
Important Responsibilities of Authors
Originality & Plagiarism
Authors must submit original work and properly acknowledge ideas, words, data, images and other materials originating from other sources. Plagiarism, fabricated content and inappropriate text recycling are not acceptable.
Authorship
Authorship should reflect genuine contributions to the research. Authors should agree on the author list and approve the final version of the manuscript before publication.
Research Integrity
Authors are expected to report their research honestly and accurately. Fabrication, falsification, manipulation of results and misleading presentation of research findings are unacceptable.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors should disclose financial, professional or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation.
Ethical Compliance
Where applicable, research involving human participants, animals, sensitive data, hazardous materials or other regulated activities should comply with relevant ethical and institutional requirements.
Corrections After Publication
Authors should promptly inform the editorial office if they discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published article and should cooperate with the journal in correcting the scholarly record.
Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee publication. Every submission remains subject to editorial assessment and the journal's applicable peer-review and publication policies. Authors should ensure that their manuscript complies with JAFSA's publication ethics, plagiarism, copyright, licensing and peer-review requirements.
Review Our Publishing Policies
Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the journal's policies before submitting a manuscript.
Publication Ethics
Understand the ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editors and the publisher.
Peer Review
Learn how manuscripts are evaluated and the principles guiding the journal's peer-review process.
Copyright & License
Review the journal's copyright and Creative Commons licensing arrangements before submission.
Open Access
Learn about JAFSA's open access publishing model and availability of published research.
Plagiarism Policy
Understand the journal's expectations regarding originality, attribution, text reuse and duplicate publication.
Article Processing Charges
Review applicable publication charges and payment information before completing your submission.
Ready to Share Your Research?
Submit your agricultural, food science or related interdisciplinary research to JAFSA and take the next step toward sharing your work with the scholarly community.
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