The International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences adheres to the highest standards of
research and publication ethics in line with the principles of the
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE),
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE),
and the DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

The journal’s editorial processes follow COPE Core Practices and
Flowcharts for Editors and Authors.
All parties involved—authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher—are expected to act responsibly,
transparently, and ethically throughout the publication process.

For further reference, please consult:
• COPE Guidelines
• Ethical Principles and Publication Policy of the Journal

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

• Submit only original, unpublished work that is not under review elsewhere.
• Cite all sources appropriately and avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or data fabrication.
• Acknowledge all contributors meeting authorship criteria.
• Disclose conflicts of interest and sources of financial support.
• Ensure data transparency and provide access to supporting materials when applicable.

Misconduct includes but is not limited to:

1. Plagiarism – Using another person’s ideas, text, or data without proper acknowledgment.
2. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – Submitting the same or similar manuscripts to more than one journal concurrently.
3. Self-Plagiarism or Redundant Publication – Republishing substantial parts of one’s own work without citation.
4. Data Fabrication and Falsification – Manipulating or fabricating data, figures, or results.
5. Citation Manipulation – Including citations solely to increase an author’s or journal’s citation count.
6. Improper Authorship Attribution – Excluding valid contributors or including those who did not contribute.

All submissions are screened using iThenticate and intihal.net plagiarism detection tools.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

• Ensure fair, unbiased, and timely peer review.
• Make editorial decisions based solely on scientific merit.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest transparently.
• Follow COPE Flowcharts for handling ethical concerns.
• Issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of all materials reviewed.
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest.
• Report any suspicion of plagiarism, data fabrication, or ethical violations.

Retractions, Corrections, and Expressions of Concern

• The article may be retracted following COPE Retraction Guidelines.
• Corrections or expressions of concern will be issued where appropriate.
• Relevant institutions, funders, or authorities will be notified if necessary.

Sanctions for Ethical Misconduct

• Immediate rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
• A 36-month ban on future submissions by authors involved.
• Removal from the editorial or reviewer board.
• Reporting to institutions, funders, or oversight bodies.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions or raise ethical concerns by contacting
editorialoffice@jaefs.com.
All appeals will be reviewed impartially according to COPE dispute resolution guidelines.

Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher supports the editorial team in maintaining integrity throughout the publication process and ensures
compliance with COPE and TR Dizin ethical standards.
Verified cases of misconduct will be addressed in collaboration with relevant institutions or authorities.

This statement fulfills the ethical oversight, malpractice, and transparency requirements of
COPE, Scopus CSAB, and DOAJ Best Practice Guidelines.