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2004-2014 yılları arasında özel sektörde Veteriner Hekim olarak Pet, Kanatlı ve Büyükbaş hekimliği alanlarında görev yapmıştır. Aynı zamanda 200 koloni arı ile ticari arıcılık faaliyetleri yürütmüştür. Bolu Arı yetiştirici Birliğinin 326 nolu üyesidir. Hobi olarak başladığı kanarya üreticiliğini profesyonel olarak sürdürmüş olup Bolu Ornitoloji derneğinin üyesidir. Doktorasını Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi/Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü/Dölerme ve Suni Tohumlama (Dr)/ 2021 tamamlayan Özkök, Bal arıları ve ötücü kuşlarda sperma kalitesi, kriyoprezervasyon ve suni tohumlama çalışmalarının yanında Nesli tükenme tehlikesi altında olan yabani ispinoz türlerinin korunabilmesine yönelik alanında çalışmalar ve projeler yapmaktadır.
Katıldığı Sertifikasyon ve Eğitim Programları
Kedi ve Köpeklerde İnfertilite Sorunlarına Güncel Yaklaşımlar ve Uygulamalı Reproduktif Ultrasonografi Eğitim Programı/ ANKARA VETA-D (Eğitimci: Prof. Dr Rıfat VURAL) 08.04.2017
Röntgen Filmi Yorumlama Ve Değerlendirme Workshop Eğitim Programı ANKARA VETA-D (Eğitimci: Prof. Dr. Mustafa ARICAN) 29.05.2016
Deney Hayvanları Kullanım Sertifikası, Ankara Üniversitesi Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi ve Hayvan Deneyleri Yerel Etik Kurulu İşbirliği. 09.02.2015 -18.02.2015
Bal Arısı Islahı ve Yapay Tohumlama Kursu, Tarım köy işleri bakanlığının izniyle ODTÜ Biyoloji bölümünde düzenlenen kraliçe arının ıslahı ve suni tohumlanması kursu, Ankara, Eğitimci: Prof. Dr Aykut KENCE, Prof. Dr Meral KENCE, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Devrim OSKAY) 02.08.2010-04.08.2010
Ana Arı Yetiştiriciliği, Bal arılarında ana arının üretimi ve kolonilere kabul ettirilmesi, Düzce Üniversitesi Düzce Arıcılık Araştırma, Geliştirme ve Uygulama Merkezi, Kurs, 07.06.2010 -21.06.2010
Sığırlarda Recto-Vaginal Metodla Suni Tohumlama, Büyükbaş hayvanlarda suni tohumlama uygulamaları, Ankara Üniversitesi, Sertifika, 06.12.2004 -10.12.2004
Between 2004 and 2014, he worked as a veterinarian in the private sector in the fields of Pet, Poultry, and Cattle Medicine. He also carried out commercial beekeeping activities with 200 colonies of bees. He is member number 326 of the Bolu Beekeepers Association. He started canary breeding as a hobby and continued professionally, and is member of the Bolu Ornithology Association. Özkök, who completed his doctorate at Ondokuz Mayıs University/Graduate Education Institute/Reproduction and Artificial Insemination (Dr)/ 2021, carries out studies and projects in the field of sperm quality, cryopreservation, and artificial insemination in honey bees and songbirds, as well as studies on the protection of wild finch species that are at risk of extinction.
Certification and Training Programs Attended
Current Approaches to Infertility Problems in Cats and Dogs and Applied Reproductive Ultrasonography Training Program/ ANKARA VETA-D (Trainer: Prof. Dr. Rıfat VURAL) 08.04.2017
X-Ray Film Interpretation and Evaluation Workshop Training Program ANKARA VETA-D (Trainer: Prof. Dr. Mustafa ARICAN) 29.05.2016
Certificate of Use of Experimental Animals, Ankara University Continuing Education Center and Animal Experiments Local Ethics Committee Collaboration. 09.02.2015 -18.02.2015
Honey Bee Breeding and Artificial Insemination Course, Queen bee breeding and artificial insemination course organized in METU Biology Department with the permission of Ministry of Agriculture and Village Affairs, Ankara, Trainer: Prof. Dr. Aykut KENCE, Prof. Dr. Meral KENCE, Asst. Prof. Devrim OSKAY) 02.08.2010-04.08.2010
Queen Bee Breeding, Production of queen bees in honey bees and their acceptance into colonies, Düzce University Düzce Beekeeping Research, Development, and Application Center, Course, 07.06.2010 -21.06.2010
Artificial Insemination in Cattle with Recto-Vaginal Method, Artificial Insemination Applications in Cattle, Ankara University, Certificate, 06.12.2004 -10.12.2004
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Harran University Faculty of Agriculture, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
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Cem Tırınk is an associate professor in the Department of Biometry and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Zootekni at Iğdır University. He continues his academic career by delving into the field of zootekni and specializing in biometry and genetics. His research focuses on data mining, machine learning, population genetics, and genetic data analysis. In addition to teaching biometry and genetics, he has participated in numerous scientific projects and has been involved in national and international efforts to enhance his expertise in the field. Alongside his professional achievements, he places great importance on collaborations within the scientific community and on mentoring.
MOHAMED M. IDRIS ALSHELMANI
Mobile Phone: +218924374611
Email: alshelmani@gmail.com
mohammed.alshelmani@uob.edu.ly
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2018 – 2019 University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Post-Doctoral Researcher
2009 – 2015 University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia PhD Animal Nutrition
1999 – 2001 University of Tripoli, Libya MSc. Poultry Nutrition
1990 – 1994 University of Omar Al-mukhtar, Libya BSc. Animal Production (Hons.)
KEY SKILLS
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (word, excel and PowerPoint), Endnote Software for references citation, SAS JMP Software for statistical data analysis, Feedlive Software for feed formulation.
Communication Skills
Arabic speaker as a first Language and English as a second Language.
Teamwork Skills
At each workplace in Libya or Malaysia; made a positive contribution to the work environment by being reliable, flexible, supportive and friendly towards work colleagues.
Leadership Skills
Libyan representative at the UPM International Student Association from 2014 to 2015.
Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benghazi from March 2020 to August 2021.
Head of the exams committee at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benghazi from 2020 to 2022.
Head of the certificates equivalence committee at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benghazi from 2020 to 2022.
Work Experience
Job Nature Employer Name From to
Lecturer University of Benghazi, Libya 2002 2003
Lecturer University of Sebha, Libya 2004 2008
Lecturer University of Sebha, Libya 2016 2017
Post Doctor Universiti Putra Malaysia 2018 2019
Lecturer University of Benghazi, Libya 2019 Now
Memberships
Member in the American Society of Poultry Science (2012 – 2016)
Teaching Areas
Poultry Nutrition, Poultry Production, Physiology of the fowl, Principles of Animal Production, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Non-traditional feeds, Applied Animal Nutrition
Research Interests
• Development of digestive function in poultry.
• Effects of nutrients and anti-nutritional factors on poultry growth and health.
• Nutritional application of feed additives (microbial enzymes, prebiotics, probiotics, etc)
• Evaluation of alternative feed resources for poultry using microorganisms.
Awards
Best undergraduate student during the Bachelor Degree at the Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Omar Al-mukhtar, Libya 1994.
Placed 1st in the Malaysia Graduate Competition in the Alltech Young Scientist Program 2014 – 2015.
Best graduate Doctoral program for the outstanding performance in the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2014 – 2015.
Publications
Journal papers:
Alshelmani, M. I. (2007). Effect of heat stress and the role of vitamin C on broiler performance: A review. Journal of Sebha University (Pure and Applied Sciences), 6: 26-35.
Azaga, I., Salem, F, Alshelmani, M. I and Soliman, E. B. (2007). Anti-nutritional factors in fodder crops: constraints and solutions. Journal of Sebha University (Pure and Applied Sciences), 6: 61-80.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Lau, W. H. and Sazili, A. Q. (2013). Characterization of cellulolytic bacterial cultures grown in different substrates. The Scientific World Journal, 2013, 6.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Lau, W. H. and Sazili, A. Q. (2014). Biodegradation of palm kernel cake by cellulolytic and hemicellulolytic bacterial cultures through solid state fermentation. The Scientific World Journal, 2014, 8.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Sazili, A. Q., and Lau, W. H. (2016). Effect of feeding different levels of palm kernel cake fermented by Paenibacillus polymyxa ATCC 842 on nutrient digestibility, intestinal morphology, and gut microflora in broiler chickens. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 216: 216 – 224.
Zamani H U, Loh T C, Foo H L, Samsudin A A and Alshelmani M I, Comparative evaluation of cellulolytic enzyme production by cellulolytic bacteria via solid state fermentation on palm kernel cake, rice bran, and wheat pollard. Scientific Times Journal of Agri Science. 2016 Oct;1(1):1002.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Sazili, A. Q., and Lau, W. H. (2017). Effect of feeding different levels of palm kernel cake fermented by Paenibacillus polymyxa ATCC 842 on broiler growth performance, blood biochemistry, carcass characteristics, and meat quality. Animal Production Science, 57(5): 839-848. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AN15359.
Zamani, H. U., Loh, T.C., Foo, H. L., Samsudin, A. A and Alshelmani, M. I. (2017). Effects of feeding palm kernel cake with crude enzyme supplementation on growth performance and meat quality of broiler chickens. International Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 2 No.1, pp. 22–28. doi: 10. 11648/j.ijmp.20170201.15.
Bulgasem Y. B, Zaiton H, Nur Huda-Faujan, Ramadan H. A. L, Mohd N. L and Alshelmani, M. I. (2017). Effect of pH, heat treatment and enzymes on the antifungal activity of lactic acid bacteria against Candida species. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 13 (3): 195-202.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Sazili, A. Q., and Lau, W. H. (2017). Effect of solid state fermentation on nutrient content and ileal amino acids digestibility of palm kernel cake in broiler chickens. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 87 (9): 1135-1140.
Kareem, K. Y., Abdulla, N. R., Foo, H. L., Mohd Zamri, A. N., Shazali, N., Loh, T. C and Alshelmani, M. I. (2018). Effect of feeding larvae meal in the diets on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and meat quality on broiler chicken. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 88 (10): 1180-1185.
Abdulla, N. R., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Alshelmani, M. I., and Akit, H. (2019). Influence of dietary ratios of n-6: n-3 fatty acid on gene expression, fatty acid profile in liver and breast muscle tissues, serum lipid profile, and immunoglobulin in broiler chickens. The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 28 (2): 454 – 469.
Salem, N. A. A., Alshelmani, M. I., and A. M. Aljadi (2020). A critical evaluation of precision dairy farming technologies and barriers to its adoption. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9 (3): 313-318.
Alshelmani, M. I., N. A. Salem, A. A. Salim and Sakal, I. (2020). Effect of dietary vitamin C and corn oil supplementation on broiler performance under heat stress. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9 (4): 225-230.
Jaapar, M. S., Alshelmani, M. I., Humam, A. M., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., and Akit H. (2020). Effect of feeding prilled palm fat with lyso-lecithin on broiler growth performance, nutrient digestibility, lipid profile, carcass, and meat quality. Poultry Science Journal, 8 (1): 43-50.
Abdulla, N. R., Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L and Zainudin, M. A. (2020). The Effect of methionine on performance, carcass characteristics and gut morphology of finisher broilers under tropical environment conditions. Journal of World’s Poultry Research, 10 (2S): 180-183.
Shahidan, N., Goh, C. H., Lee, F. H., Alshelmani, M. I and Nadim, A. R. (2020). The addition influence of palm kernel protein as dietary on growth performance and meat quality of broilers. Syrian Journal of Agricultural Research, 7 (5): 478-489.
Abdulla, N. R., Alshelmani, M. I., Humam, A. M and Loh, T. C. (2020). Improved nutritional value of broiler meat as healthy food by feeding chickens blends of vegetable oils. Libyan Journal of Food and Nutrition, 1 (1): 9 – 18.
Alshelmani, M. I., Abdalla, E. A., Kaka, U. and Abdul Basit, M. (2021). Nontraditional feedstuffs as an alternative in poultry Feed. In Advances in Poultry Nutrition Research. IntechOpen (Book chapter).
Humam, A. M., Alshelmani, M. I., Loh1, T. C and Foo, H. L. (2021). Inhibitory activity of metabolites produced by different Lactobacillus plantarum strains against pathogens. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology, Special isuue 1: 384 – 389.
Al-Agouri, S., Alrwab, N., Amgawer, H., Sadaga, G and Alshelmani, M. I. (2021). Prevalence of coccidia in domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica Gmelin, 1789) in Benghazi city, Libya. Aceh Journal of Animal Science, 6 (2): 52 – 56.
Alshelmani, M. I., U. Kaka, E. A. Abdalla, A. M. Humam, and H. U. Zamani. (2021). Effect of feeding fermented and non-fermented palm kernel cake on the performance of broiler chickens: a review. World's Poultry Science Journal, 77 (2): 377-388.
Humam, A. M., Alshelmani, M. I., Loh1, T. C and Foo, H. L. (2022). Antioxidant activities of postbiotics produced by several Lactobacillus plantarum strains using reconstituted media. The Scientific Journal of University of Benghazi, 34 (2): 150 – 153.
Reza, N. A., Loh, T. C., Alshelmani, M. A and Lee, F. H. (2022). Evaluation of apparent metabolizable energy of five oil sources in broiler chickens. Al-Mukhtar Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1 (1): 35-39.
Proceedings:
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Lau, W. H. and Sazili, A. Q. Characterization of some cellulolytic bacteria under solid state fermentation using palm kernel cake as a substrate. The 33rd Malaysian Society of Animal Production, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. 4 - 7 June 2012. 40- 41.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Lau, W. H. and Sazili, A. Q. Optimization of different cellulolytic bacteria under solid state fermentation using palm kernel cake as a substrate. International Agriculture Congress, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 4-6 September, 2012.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Lau, W. H. and Sazili, A. Q. Production of cellulolytic enzymes by bacterial cultures under solid state fermentation using palm kernel cake as a substrate. The 15th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Bangkok, Thailand. 26-30 November, 2012.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Sazili, A. Q., and Lau, W. H. (2013). Effect of feeding fermented palm kernel cake on broiler chickens performance. World’s Poultry Science Association (Malaysia Branch), Scientific Conference, Advancing Poultry Production for food security. Faculty of Veterinary, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 30th Nov. to 1st Dec. 2013.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Lau, W. H. and Sazili, A. Q. Improvement of nutrient quality of palm kernel cake by cellulolytic bacteria through solid state fermentation. The 1st ASEAN regional Conference on animal production (ARCAP) and The 35th of annual Conference of Malaysian Society of Animal Production (MSAP), Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 4 - 6 June, 2014. 63- 64.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Lau, W. H. and Sazili, A. Q. Effect of different time periods on cellulolytic bacterial’s enzymes through solid state fermentation. National Posgraduate Seminar (NSP).Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. 10 September, 2014.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Sazili, A. Q., and Lau, W. H. Growth performance and carcass quality of finisher broiler chickens fed diet with fermented palm kernel cake. The 16th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 10-14 November, 2014. 133
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Sazili, A. Q., and Lau, W. H. Effects of feeding palm kernel cake fermented by cellulolytic bacteria on growth broiler performance, gut characteristics and blood biochemistry. LRGS Colloquium, Klana Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. 30th January – 1st February, 2015.
Zamani, H.U., Loh, T. C., Foo, H. L., Samsudin, A. A., Abdulla, N. R; Kareem, K. Y and Alshelmani, M. I. Effects of feeding palm kernel cake with crude enzyme supplementation on growth performance of broiler chicken. The 2nd ASEAN regional Conference on animal production (ARCAP) and The 36th of annual Conference of Malaysian Society of Animal Production (MSAP), Thistle Port Dickson Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. 1 - 3 June, 2015. 51- 52.
Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C., Kareem, K. Y., Abdulla, N. R., Foo, H. L., Mohd Zamri, A. N., Shazali, N. Feeding larvae meal in broiler diets and its effect on growth performance.
World’s Poultry Science Association (Malaysia Branch), Scientific Conference, Enhancing Poultry Health and Production for Sustainable Poultry Industry. Faculty of Veterinary, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 18 – 19 April. 2018.
Humam, A.M., Loh, T.C., Foo, H.L., Samsudin, A.A., M.I. Alshelmani, and Noordin, M.M. (2018). Effects of feeding different postbiotics on growth performance of broilers under heat stress. World’s Poultry Science Association (Malaysia Branch), Scientific Conference, Enhancing Poultry Health and Production for Sustainable Poultry Industry. Faculty of Veterinary, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 18 – 19 April. 2018.
Humam, A.M., Loh, T.C., Foo, H.L., Samsudin, A.A., Noordin, M.M. and Alshelmani, M.I.. Growth performance, immune status and acute phase protein in broiler fed different postbiotics produced by L. Plantarum under heat stress. The 18th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Kuching, Malaysia. 1-3 August, 2018. 45.
Abdulla, N.R., Alshelmani, M.I., Loh, T.C., Foo, H.L. and Akit, H. Responses of growth performance and carcass characteristics in broiler fed different dietary levels of oil blend. The 18th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Kuching, Malaysia. 1-3 August, 2018. 129.
Abdulla, N.R., Alshelmani, M.I., Loh, T.C., Foo, H.L. and Akit, H. Feeding different dietary levels of oil blend to broiler chickens and its effect on gut morphology and immune responses. The 18th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Kuching, Malaysia. 1-3 August, 2018. 430.
Humam, A. M., Alshelmani, M. I., Loh, T. C and Foo, H. L. Inhibitory activity of metabolites produced by different Lactobacillus plantarum strains against pathogens. The 4th International Conference of Basci Sciences and their Applications (ICBTA), Al-beida, Libya. 1 – 2 December, 2020.
Abdulla, N. R., Alshelmani, M. I., Humam, A. M and Loh, T. C. Improved nutritional value of broiler meat as healthy food by feeding chickens blends of vegetable oils. 1st International Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition (ICFN), Tripoli, Libya, 12 – 14 June, 2021.
Alshelmani, M. I., Bokhrais, R. A. Evaluation of the growth performance of broilers (Ross308) raised under the local conditions in suloq city. The 2nd Conference of Agricultural Researches (Animal Production), Misurata, Libya. 9 - 10 October 2021.
REFEREES
Dr Ubedullah Kaka
Department of Companion Animal Medicine & Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia. Email: dr_ubedkaka@upm.ed.my
Dr Awis Qurni Sazili
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia. Email: awis@upm.edu.my
Princeton University, Avalos Research Groups, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Princeton, USA
Tarım makineleri, Tarım işletmeciliği ve Tarımda ve enerji kullanımları hakkında çalışmalar yürütmektedir.
İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, İstanbul, Türkiye
01.01.1959 tarihinde Trabzon İli, Of İlçesi, Yarlı Köyünde doğdu.
Yarlı köyü İlkokulu, Hayrat Ortaokulu ve Trabzon Öğretmen Lisesini bitirdi.
Atatürk Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Biyoloji Bölümünde bir yıl okudu.
İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesinden 1985 yılında mezun oldu.
Yüksek Lisans ve Doktorasını İstanbul Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü’nde tamamladı.
İki ayrı bilim dalında doçent olma başarısı gösterdi.
2004 yılında Çevre Bilimleri ve Mühendisliği Bilim Dalında doçent oldu. Yeni araştırma ve yayınlar yaparak 2006 yılında da Orman Mühendisliği Bilim Dalında doçent oldu.
Atatürk Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Çevre Mühendisliği Bölümünde Araştırma Görevlisi olarak başladığı meslek hayatını 2011 yılına kadar sürdürdü. 2011 yılında profesör kadrosunda iken Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, İnşaat Fakültesi, Çevre Mühendisliği Bölümüne naklen atandı.
2 doktora, 5 yüksel lisans çalışması yaptırdı.1 doktora, 3 yüksel lisans çalışması devam ediyor.
1 Avrupa Birliği, 1 Bölgesel Kalkınma, 2 Bilimsel Araştırma projesi yürüttü. 1 Bilimsel Araştırma projesi devam ediyor.
Hava kirliliği, Atıksulardan Ağır Metal Giderimi, Tarihi Eserlerdeki Taş Malzemelerin Mikrobiyal Bozunması ve Çevresel Etki Değerlendirmesi konularında çalışmaları devam ediyor.
İngilizce biliyor.
Evli ve 2 çocuk babasıdır.
Hobileri : Avcılık, Atıcılık, Futbol. Parola : Bize Her Yer Trabzon
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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
Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
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Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
The International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in line with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Council of Science Editors (CSE), European Association of Science Editors (EASE), and National Information Standards Organization (NISO). The journal adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (https://doaj.org/bestpractice).
This policy outlines the ethical responsibilities and standards for authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, ensuring transparency, objectivity, and accountability throughout the publication process.
General Ethical Standards
-The journal publishes only original, high-quality research that has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate submission, and unethical experimentation are strictly prohibited.
- All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate, intihal.net), and manuscripts with a similarity index above 24% are returned for revision or rejected.
- In accordance with the DergiPark system, a similarity report generated via intihal.net is automatically created and considered during the evaluation process.
- All authors must ensure that submitted studies comply with ethical standards related to human and animal research, informed consent, and institutional approvals.
Editorial and Peer Review Process
- All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
- The editorial board is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection.
- The journal ensures editorial independence and manages conflicts of interest transparently.
- Manuscripts submitted by members of the editorial board are handled independently to ensure impartiality.
Responsibilities of Authors
- Authors must ensure that their work is original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism or research misconduct.
-Authors must disclose all conflicts of interest and funding sources.
- All co-authors must have significantly contributed to the research and approved the final manuscript.
- Authors must adhere to responsible reporting standards, including transparent methodology, data availability, and ethical approvals.
- Authors are required to participate in the peer review process by responding to reviewer comments and revising their manuscripts accordingly.
- In cases of significant error discovery post-publication, authors must cooperate in issuing retractions or corrections.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
- Reviews should avoid personal criticism and maintain confidentiality.
- Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review if necessary.
- Reviewers must identify unethical practices such as plagiarism, redundant publication, or data manipulation.
Responsibilities of Editors
- Editors must ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions based solely on the manuscript’s scientific merit and relevance.
- Editors are responsible for maintaining confidentiality and managing conflicts of interest.
- Editors should address all ethical complaints and allegations following COPE flowcharts.
- Editors are expected to promote academic integrity, prevent publication malpractice, and ensure the journal’s alignment with ethical standards.
Publisher’s Role
- The publisher, together with the editorial board, is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the scientific record.
- The publisher is committed to investigating and addressing cases of ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, fraudulent research, and manipulation of the publication process.
Research Involving Humans and Animals
- Studies involving human participants must include a statement confirming informed consent and ethical committee approval.
- Research involving animals must follow institutional and international guidelines and include ethical approval documentation.
- The privacy rights of subjects must always be respected.
Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure
- All authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any financial or non-financial conflict of interest.
- Funding sources must be clearly acknowledged in the manuscript, including grant numbers or funding body details.
Open Access and Licensing
- All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).
- This license permits non-commercial sharing and adaptation with appropriate credit to the original authors.
- The journal is fully open access and does not charge article processing fees, but an Editorial Processing Charge (EPC) is required prior to review.
Retractions, Corrections, and Misconduct Handling
In cases of confirmed research misconduct, redundant publication, or ethical violations, the journal will take appropriate corrective actions including:
- Retraction of the article
- Publishing corrections or expressions of concern
- Notification of institutions or funders when necessary
The editorial board follows COPE’s guidelines and flowcharts for managing such cases.
Appeals and Complaints
- Authors or reviewers may submit appeals or complaints related to editorial decisions, peer review, or ethical concerns.
- Appeals must be sent in writing to the editorial office: editor@jaefs.com
- If unresolved, an ombudsperson or an external editor may be appointed for independent review.
Disclaimer
Statements and opinions in articles published in The International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or publisher. The final responsibility for the content rests with the authors.
Price Policy
The International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences (e‑ISSN: 2618‑5946) is an open-access journal that adheres to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). All published articles are freely available online through our journal archive, with no subscription or paywall barriers.
Summary of Publication Charges
- Open Access Policy: Free for all readers
- Submission Fee: None
- Article Processing Charge (APC): None
- Editorial Processing Charge (EPC): Required, paid by authors or their institutions
Editorial Processing Charge (EPC)
An Editorial Processing Charge (EPC) is applied to each submitted manuscript and must be paid before the peer review process begins.
This fee covers administrative and operational costs incurred during the pre-evaluation and editorial stages, and includes all applicable taxes.
- Payment of the EPC does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
- The EPC is non-refundable, even if the manuscript is rejected after peer review.
What Does the EPC Cover?
The EPC supports the following editorial services:
- Initial Screening: Technical, ethical, and formatting compliance
- Editorial Coordination: Peer review management and communication
- Article Production: Typesetting and layout for online and PDF formats
- Proofreading: Author-editor coordination during finalization
- Quality Control: Editorial integrity and final checks
- Dissemination & Indexing: Ensuring wide reach and discoverability
- Technical Infrastructure: Submission and tracking system maintenance
Waiver Policy
Authors affiliated with institutions in low- and lower-middle-income countries listed below are eligible for a 100% EPC waiver.
Waivers are applied automatically based on the corresponding author's country of affiliation:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tatarstan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkestan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yakutia, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Editorial Office Contact
- Email: editor@jaefs.com
- Alternative: jaefseditor@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 532 545 07 20
- WhatsApp: +90 850 309 59 27
Abstracting & Indexing Services
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All content published by the journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).
This license allows others to share and adapt the material for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original work.
Authors retain the copyright of their articles and grant the journal the right of first publication under an open-access model
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