Agriculture Journal: Frequently Asked Questions

Ans.2: IJOEAR is an open-access journal, requiring authors (or their funding institutions) to pay a "Paper Processing Charge (PPC)". This fee supports editorial and production costs, online hosting, and indexing in citation databases such as CrossRef, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and more. Secure payment details are provided on the journal website

Ans.3: The submission guidelines are available on the "Submit Article" page, accessible from the top menu bar of the journal's homepage.

Ans.4: Article templates and macros for manuscript preparation are available for download. Direct links to these templates are provided on the journal website under the "Related form" section.

Ans.5: All manuscripts must be submitted in English. Authors are encouraged to ensure language clarity before submission, as this facilitates the peer-review process.

Ans.6: Yes, IJOEAR accepts supplementary electronic materials such as images (JPG), MS Word documents, PDFs, and datasets, which are published in the online version only. For details on formats and sizes, please refer to the "Contact Us" page.

Ans.7: Manuscripts are reviewed for quality and relevance to Environmental and Agricultural research. If a manuscript is outside the journal’s scope, the authors may be guided to alternative journals for submission.

Ans.8: After acceptance, authors will stay in touch throughout the publication process. They will need to complete registration, submit a copyright form, and process payment. A final version of the manuscript is shared with authors for proofreading before publication.

Ans.9: These forms transfer copyright or grant publication rights to the publisher, ensuring wide dissemination and protection of the article under copyright laws

Ans.10: Yes, authors can share electronic copies of their articles on social media or other platforms, ensuring appropriate citation.

Ans.11: Authors can track their submission status through the "Track Your Article" link available on the journal's website.

Ans.12: IJOEAR does not allow post-publication corrections. Authors are sent a final proof for review before publication. The article will only be published after the authors approve the final proof, ensuring accuracy prior to processing the publication.

Ans.13: Published articles are available in the "Archives" section of the journal’s website. Authors can locate their work using the volume, issue, title, or author name.

Ans.14: Yes, IJOEAR assigns a unique "Digital Identification Number (DIN)" to each published article, ensuring secure identification and enhancing visibility in search engines.

Ans.15: The peer-review process usually takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the research and reviewer availability. Authors will be notified promptly of any delays.

Ans.16: Yes, authors can withdraw their article during the review process. However, once an article is published, withdrawal requests will be considered only under exceptional circumstances.

Ans.17: Yes, authors will receive an official certificate of publication, verifying that their article has been published in the journal.

Ans.18: IJOEAR offers discounts or waivers on the Paper Processing Charge (PPC) for authors from developing countries or those with limited funding. Details can be found on the journal website or by contacting the editorial team.

Ans.19: Yes, all authors listed on the manuscript need to acknowledge and sign the copyright form. This ensures compliance with intellectual property regulations.

Ans.20: IJOEAR is indexed in major citation databases like CrossRef, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, WorldCat, and Scilit, ensuring global visibility of published articles

Ans.21: Yes, IJOEAR accepts review articles, meta-analyses, case studies, and original research articles related to agriculture and environmental sciences

Ans.22: Authors must adhere to the journal’s ethical policies, including avoiding plagiarism, ensuring originality, and properly citing references. Details can be found on the "Ethics Policy" page of the journal