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Author Guidelines
The International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal that publishes original research in the fields of agriculture, environmental sciences, and food sciences. Authors must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a transparent, ethical, and efficient submission and publication process.
Scope of submissions
The journal accepts original Research Articles that contribute significantly to scientific advancement in the journal’s scope.
Please note:
Review Articles are accepted only in Special Issues, subject to invitation or editorial approval. The journal publishes a Special Issue titled Emerging Trends and Technologies in Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences every December, which prioritizes the inclusion of high-quality Review Articles. In regular issues, only Research Articles are published.
Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Language and formatting requirements
- Language: All manuscripts must be written in fluent, grammatically correct English.
- File format: Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) using the official template.
- Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single-spaced.
- Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
- Units: Use SI units. Report temperatures in °C.
- Title: Max 15 words, sentence case, bold, 14 pt, centered.
- Authors: Full names with superscript numerals for affiliations. Corresponding author marked with an asterisk (*).
- Affiliations: Format as Department, Faculty, University, City, Country.
Download Manuscript Template
Types of articles
- Research Articles: Must include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Compliance with Ethical Standards, and References.
- Review Articles: Published only in Special Issues. Must provide comprehensive, critical syntheses of current knowledge in a specialized topic.
Manuscript Structure
Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the official template. The manuscript should be organized in the following order:
- Title
- Author names and affiliations
- Abstract (max 300 words, no citations or formulas)
- Keywords (3–6, comma-separated)
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Compliance with Ethical Standards
- References (APA 7th Edition)
Title Page
Title of the manuscript: Maximum 15 words, written in Title Case (each main word begins with a capital letter).
Example
Effects of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Drought Stress Tolerance in Grapevine Cultivars
Authors
First name(s) followed by surname in UPPER CASE.
Example
First AUTHOR1, Second AUTHOR2, Third AUTHOR3
Affiliations
Indicate in the order Department, Faculty, University, City, Country. Use superscript numbers to link authors with their affiliations.
Abstract
A single paragraph of 250–300 words.
Must include the aim, materials and methods, key results, and conclusions.
No references or unexplained abbreviations.
Keywords
Provide 3–6 keywords.
Written in lower case, separated by commas, in alphabetical order.
Introduction
State the background and rationale of the study.
Define the research problem, hypothesis, or objectives.
Keep concise but supported with relevant references.
Materials and Methods
Plant/Material/Study Area: Provide details of experimental site, plant material, or other relevant study material.
Experimental Design and Treatments: Clearly describe treatments, design, and procedures.
Measurements and Analyses: Give methods for physiological, biochemical, or other analyses, with citations if standard methods are used.
Statistical Analysis: Clearly describe the statistical procedures applied.
Results and Discussion
Results must be presented clearly, supported by tables and figures.
Discussion should interpret the results in relation to previous studies.
Results and Discussion may be combined or given separately, but must be consistent with the data presented.
Conclusion
Summarize the most important findings of the study.
Indicate the scientific significance and possible applications.
References
References must follow APA (7th edition) style.
Only cited works should appear in the reference list.
List references alphabetically by the surname of the first author.
Tables and figures
- Number tables and figures consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
- Table titles appear above; figure legends appear below.
- Figures must be high-resolution (300 DPI), in JPG, PNG, or TIFF format.
- Avoid duplicating data between text, tables, and figures.
Compliance with Ethical Standards
All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences must include a Compliance with Ethical Standards section at the end of the article. Authors are required to address the following subheadings, selecting and adapting the statements that are appropriate for their work:
- Conflict of Interest
- Author Contributions
- Ethics Committee Approval
- Consent to Participate / Publish
- Funding
- Data Availability
- Generative AI Statement
- Acknowledgments
Authors should carefully review the official template, which provides example sentences for both single-author and multi-author manuscripts, and revise them according to the specific features of their study. The finalized ethical compliance statements must be included at the end of the manuscript.
Download the Compliance with Ethical Standards Template
Manuscript submission
Manuscripts must be submitted through the online system:
Submit your manuscript
Required submission files:
- Manuscript file (Word format)
- Ethics Statement and Approval Form (signed by corresponding author)
- Author Declaration (Copyright) Form (signed by all authors)
- Suggested Reviewers Form
- Similarity Report (pdf format)
All files must be uploaded as separate documents and clearly named during the online submission process.
Submissions missing required files will not proceed to peer review.
Peer review policy
- All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
- The typical evaluation period is 4 to 8 weeks, including editorial screening and external review. The journal is committed to a timely, rigorous, and transparent peer review process in line with international publishing standards.
- Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer feedback and scientific merit.
Copyright and licensing
- Authors retain full copyright of their published work.
- Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the article under the terms of the
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This license permits third parties to share, use, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided that:
- Appropriate credit is given,
- A link to the license is provided,
- Any changes are indicated.
Download: Author Declaration (Copyright) Form
Editorial processing charges (EPC)
An Editorial Processing Charge (EPC) is required upon submission and must be paid before the peer review process can begin.
This fee covers the technical and administrative costs associated with manuscript handling, including editorial screening, formatting checks, and system support.
- All applicable taxes (e.g., 20% VAT) are not included and will be added to the invoice.
- The fee is non-refundable, regardless of editorial outcome.
- The EPC must be paid by the corresponding author or their institution.
Please note: The journal charges no submission fee and no Article Processing Charge (APC).
Only an EPC is collected to initiate the peer review process.
The EPC is mandatory for all authors.
See current rates on the Price Policy page.
Templates and supporting documents
- Manuscript Template (Word)
- Ethics Statement and Approval Form
- Author Declaration (Copyright) Form
- Suggested Reviewers Form
Contact
For inquiries regarding manuscript preparation or the submission process:
Email: editor@jaefs.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +90 850 309 59 27
Website: https://dergipark.org.tr/jaefs