Journal Policy
Policy Framework
The International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR) operates under a comprehensive policy framework that governs all aspects of journal operations, from manuscript submission to publication and post-publication activities. This page provides an overview of our key policies.
Editorial Policy
Editorial Independence
The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over editorial decisions. Decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope. No external influence (commercial, political, or institutional) is permitted.
Editorial Board Structure
IJOEAR maintains a distinguished Editorial Board comprising international experts. Board members provide strategic guidance, assist with peer review, and promote the journal within their networks.
View Board →| Editorial Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Editor-in-Chief | Overall journal strategy, final decision on all manuscripts, policy oversight, ethical investigations |
| Associate Editors | Manuscript assignment, reviewer selection, decision recommendations, policy implementation |
| Editorial Board Members | Strategic advice, peer review, journal promotion, special issue proposals |
| Managing Editor | Editorial office operations, author/reviewer communication, production coordination |
Publication Policy
Publication Frequency
12 issues per year (monthly)
Issues released on the last day of each month
Language
English only
Clear, professional academic English required
Article Types
Original Research, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes
| Policy Area | Standard |
|---|---|
| Publication Ethics | Follows COPE guidelines. See Publication Ethics |
| Plagiarism Policy | Plagiarism limit: ≤20% (with ref) / ≤5% (without ref). See Plagiarism Policy |
| Authorship Policy | ICMJE criteria. See Authorship Policy |
| Conflict of Interest | Mandatory disclosure. See Conflict of Interest |
| Corrections & Retractions | COPE compliant. See Corrections & Retractions |
Peer Review Policy
Double-Blind Review
IJOEAR uses a double-blind peer review process where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Author identities are hidden from reviewers, and reviewer identities are hidden from authors.
Full Policy →Review Timeline
Initial editorial decision: 2-3 weeks. Complete peer review process: 4-6 weeks. Reviewers are requested to complete reviews within 14 days.
Peer Review Process Steps
- Initial editorial screening (3-5 days)
- Assignment to Associate Editor (2-3 days)
- Invitation to reviewers (3-5 days)
- Peer review completion (14 days)
- Editorial decision communication (3-5 days)
- Author revision (as requested)
- Final decision (2-3 weeks)
Open Access Policy
Open Access Commitment
All articles published in IJOEAR are freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. No subscription or registration barriers exist.
Creative Commons License
Articles are published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International License, allowing sharing with attribution but restricting commercial use and derivatives.
Full License →| Open Access Feature | IJOEAR Implementation |
|---|---|
| Immediate Access | ✓ Free access upon publication |
| No Embargo Period | ✓ No waiting period for open access |
| Author Retains Copyright | ✓ Authors retain rights under CC license |
| Self-Archiving Permitted | ✓ Institutional and subject repositories |
| Article Processing Charges | Fee applies only after acceptance. View APC → |
Ethical Policy
IJOEAR maintains the highest ethical standards across all operations:
IJOEAR is a full member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
All submissions screened using plagiarism detection software.
Human/animal subjects research requires ethics committee approval.
AI tools permitted for language assistance only. AI cannot be listed as author. Read AI Policy →
Operational Policies
| Policy Area | Reference |
|---|---|
| Archiving Policy | Archiving Policy → |
| Article Processing Charges | APC Policy → |
| Article Withdrawal | Withdrawal Policy → |
| Complaints & Appeals | Appeals Policy → |
| Confidentiality | Confidentiality Policy → |
| Copyright & Licensing | Copyright Policy → |
| Content Updates | Content Update Policy → |
| Cookie Policy | Cookie Policy → |
| Privacy Policy | Privacy Policy → |
| Terms of Use | Terms of Use → |
Policy Compliance & Enforcement
IJOEAR enforces all policies through the following mechanisms:
Pre-Publication Checks
Plagiarism screening, ethics verification, conflict disclosure review
Training
Mandatory ethics training for editors and reviewers
Agreements
Signed copyright transfer and author declarations
Non-Compliance Consequences
Violations of journal policies may result in: manuscript rejection, article retraction, publication bans (1-5 years), notification to institutional ethics committees, and reporting to COPE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Policy Questions?
For questions about journal policies, interpretation of guidelines, or to request policy documents, please contact us.
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