Agriculture Journal: Journal Ethics

IJOEAR’s journal ethics policy fosters transparency, accountability, and fairness in research publications. It adheres to global ethical standards to promote trust, originality, and high-quality work. The policy serves as a framework for maintaining the integrity of published research in agriculture and environmental sciences.

Journal Ethics:

The International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR) upholds the highest ethical standards in publishing to ensure the integrity and reliability of its contributions to the scientific community. By submitting a manuscript to IJOEAR, authors confirm their adherence to these ethical guidelines and commit to the principles outlined in this policy.

Ethical Standards Adopted by IJOEAR:

IJOEAR strictly follows globally recognized publication ethics and policies, including:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT)
• Guidelines for Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statements (PEMS)

Key Ethical Guidelines for Authors:

When publishing with IJOEAR, authors must adhere to the following ethical responsibilities:

• Authorship:

  Authorship should include only those who made substantial contributions to the research study's conception, design, execution, or interpretation.

• Originality and Plagiarism:

  Submissions must be entirely original. If other works are referenced, they must be appropriately cited or quoted.

• Data Access and Retention:

  Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and ensure public access if necessary.

• Multiple or Redundant Publications:

  Manuscripts describing the same research should not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously. Prior publications as abstracts, theses, or preprints must be disclosed.

• Acknowledgment of Sources:

  Proper attribution to all references and contributors is mandatory.

• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:

  Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research or interpretation.

• Corrections and Retractions:

  Authors must notify the editor promptly of significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work and cooperate in retracting or correcting the article.

• Reporting Standards:

  Research findings must be presented accurately, with an objective discussion of their significance.

• Ethical Compliance in Human and Animal Studies:

  Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical guidelines, with appropriate approvals documented in the manuscript.

• Use of Patient Images or Case Details:

  Studies involving patient data or images require documented informed consent and ethics committee approval.

Why Ethical Publishing Matters:

Ethical publishing ensures the credibility of research and supports the scientific method. Peer-reviewed articles are a cornerstone of knowledge sharing and reflect the quality of the authors’ work and their supporting institutions.

IJOEAR is committed to fostering a transparent and ethical research environment, holding its contributors to the highest standards of integrity.

For any queries or additional information, authors can contact the editorial team via email at info.ijoear@gmail.com or info @ijoear.com.com .