Publication Ethics

The Journal monitors publication ethics and abuse based on the COPE Best Practice Guide for Journal Editors to ensure ethics and quality of publication.

NSC "Institute of Agriculture NAAS" as the publisher of the Journal undertakes to guarantee responsibility for all stages of publication. Advertising, reprinting and / or any commercial revenue do not affect editorial decisions. Therefore, standards of ethical conduct of all parties involved in the publishing process are expected to be met: authors, editors, reviewers and publishers.

Responsibilities of the editor and editorial board

Publication of decisions. The editor decides on the publication of the submitted articles. It is guided by the journal's policy and is based solely on the academic value and conclusions of the reviewers. The editor follows modern rules regarding defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism. He has the right to make decisions in consultation with reviewers or members of the editorial board.

The editor should not use unpublished information in his research of the editor without the written consent of the author. Editors should take reasonable steps to file ethical complaints about a submitted manuscript or published article.

The editor evaluates the manuscripts without regard to the authors' previous dignity, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality. The Editor and the Editorial Board do not disclose information about the submitted manuscript (author (authors), topic, text, etc.) to anyone other than the relevant author, (potential) reviewers and publisher, depending on the circumstances.

Disclosure and conflict of interest. Unpublished material disclosed in the submitted manuscript should not be used in any research by the editor, reviewers or any other knowledgeable person without the written consent of the authors. Privileged information or arguments obtained as a result of the review should be kept confidential and not used for personal or personal gain. The editor and any member of the editorial board should relieve themselves of the obligation to review the manuscripts in the event of any conflicting interests arising from joint, competitive or other relations or relationships with any of the authors, companies / institutions that related to manuscripts. The editor should require all participants to disclose relevant competing interests. If competing interests are identified, corrections should be published after publication.

Ensuring integrity: participation and cooperation

 The Journal will respond to any claims or doubts about illegal actions of research or publications expressed by readers, reviewers or others. If there are doubts about the conduct or validity of academic work, the Editorial Board, with the involvement of relevant experts, will assess cases of possible plagiarism or duplicate / redundant publication, depending on the circumstances. The editor will also ask the author (s) how to respond. The Journal will bring this to the institutional level: the journal may request an investigation by an institution or other relevant body if such a response is unsatisfactory.

In cases where the fear is very serious and the published work may affect scientific knowledge or practical application, the journal may consider informing readers of these issues and then publish an explanation of the findings of the investigation. Otherwise, the journal may decide to withdraw the document if the editors are convinced that a serious violation has occurred. Revoked documents will be stored online and marked as reductions for the benefit of readers.

Responsibilities of reviewers

Contribution to editorial decisions. Reviewing is a mandatory step in editorial decision-making and, if necessary, in improving the article through editorial links with the author.

Confidentiality. Any manuscripts and additional materials received for review should be treated as confidential documents. They may not be shown or discussed with third parties except with the permission of the editor.

Standards of objectivity. Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is not appropriate. Reviewers should clearly express their views in support of the arguments.

Confirmation of sources. Reviewers should indicate relevant published articles that have not been discussed / cited by the author (s). Any claim that a previously reported observation, conclusion or proposal has been reported must be confirmed by an appropriate reference. The reviewer should also report any significant similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under consideration and any other published article.

Disclosure and conflict of interest. Privileged information or arguments obtained as a result of the review should be kept confidential and not used for personal or personal gain. Reviewers should relieve themselves of the obligation to review manuscripts in the event of any conflicts of interest arising from cooperation, competition or other relationships or relationships with any of the authors (authors), companies / institutions relevant to manuscripts.

Reviewer misdemeanor. The editors will take the reviewer's wrongdoing seriously and investigate any evidence of a breach of confidentiality, failure to present a conflict of interest (both financial and non-financial), improper use of confidential material, or delay in peer review to gain a competitive advantage. Allegations of serious misconduct by the reviewer (e.g., plagiarism) will be accepted at the institutional level.

Responsibilities of the authors

Reporting standards. Authors who provide the results of the original study must provide an accurate report on the work done, as well as an objective discussion of its significance. The basic data must be accurately presented in the document. The document should contain enough details and references to allow others to repeat the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and may be unacceptable.

Data access and storage. Authors may be asked to provide raw data from their research in connection with a document for editorial review, and they should be prepared to make such data available to the public if practicable. In any case, authors should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable period of time after publication. The confidentiality of participants can be protected, and legal rights to confidential data do not prevent their disclosure.

Originality and Plagiarism. Authors must ensure that the manuscript is submitted:

  • describes a completely original work;
  • not plagiarism;
  • has not been published elsewhere and in any other language;
  • indicates the relevant citation if the authors have used the work of others.

Current laws and copyright agreements must be followed. Copyrights (such as tables, figures, or large citations) should only be reproduced with appropriate permission and confirmation.

Multiple, redundant or parallel publication. The author should not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same study in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to several journals simultaneously creates unethical publication behavior and is unacceptable.

Confirmation of Sources. Authors will submit only completely original works, and due recognition should always be given to other works. Authors should refer to publications that have influenced the nature of this work.

Authorship of manuscripts. Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the concept, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors.

The relevant author should ensure that all co-authors approve the final version of the article and agree to its publication.

Dangers. If the work uses chemicals, procedures or equipment that have any unusual risks inherent in their use, the author must clearly indicate them in the manuscript.

Disclosure and conflict of interest. All authors must disclose in their manuscript any financial or other material conflict of interest that may be explained as an impact on the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project must be disclosed.

Fundamental errors in published works. When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his published work, the author must immediately notify the editor or publisher of the journal and work with the editor to withdraw or correct the article.

Refusal. Neither the editorial board nor the editorial board is responsible for the opinions, views and content of the published manuscripts in the journal. Originality, proofreading of manuscripts and errors are the sole responsibility of individual authors.

All manuscripts submitted for review and publication in the journal are double-blindly reviewed for authenticity, ethical issues, and useful input. Reviewers' decisions are the only tool for publication in the journal and will be final.