Author Guidelines
Authors are requested to carefully read and strictly follow the guidelines below before submitting their manuscripts. Submissions that do not comply with these guidelines will be returned without review.
1. Manuscript Types Accepted
| Type | Description | Word Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research Article | Full-length empirical research paper | 3,000–8,000 words |
| Review Article | Comprehensive review of a specific topic | 4,000–10,000 words |
| Short Communication | Brief report of significant findings | 1,500–3,000 words |
| Case Study | Documented field-level case with analysis | 2,000–4,000 words |
2. Submission Format
- Software: Microsoft Word (.docx format only)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
- Line Spacing: 1.5 (body), single (abstract & references)
- Page Numbering: Bottom centre
- File Size: Maximum 10 MB
3. Manuscript Structure
- Title (max 20 words)
- Author Details (name, affiliation, email, ORCID)
- Abstract (structured, max 250 words)
- Keywords (5–8, alphabetical)
- Introduction
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References (APA 7th Edition)
4. Tables & Figures
- Number consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1)
- Table title above, figure caption below
- Minimum 300 DPI (JPEG/PNG)
- No duplication of data
- Units must be clearly mentioned
5. Reference Style (APA 7th Edition)
In-text: (Author, Year)
Example:
Kumar, M., & Singh, R. P. (2023). Impact of extension services on wheat productivity. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 27(2), 45–53. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
6. Plagiarism & Originality Policy
- Similarity index must be below 15%
- No duplicate submission
- No data fabrication or falsification
7. Ethics & Declarations
- Conflict of Interest disclosure
- Funding acknowledgement
- Author contribution statement
- Ethical approval (human/animal studies)
8. Peer Review Process
| Step | Process | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Submission & Acknowledgement | 48 hours |
| Step 2 | Editorial Screening | 7 days |
| Step 3 | Peer Review (Double Blind) | 3–6 weeks |
| Step 4 | Revision | 4 weeks |
| Step 5 | Final Decision | Post-review |
| Step 6 | Publication with DOI | After acceptance |
9. Submission Address
Submit via email:
Subject: Manuscript Submission – Agro-Eco Vista
Publication Schedule (Volume 1, Issue 1 – Jan–Mar 2025)
| Month | Activity | Details | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | Submission Opens | Authors submit manuscripts | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Editorial Screening | Scope, format & plagiarism check | 15 Jan 2025 | |
| Reviewer Assignment | Sent to reviewers | 20 Jan 2025 | |
| February 2025 | Peer Review | Double-blind review | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Review Feedback | Comments shared | 18 Feb 2025 | |
| Revised Submission | Authors resubmit | 28 Feb 2025 | |
| March 2025 | Final Decision | Accept/Reject | 07 Mar 2025 |
| Typesetting | Layout & DOI | 15 Mar 2025 | |
| Author Proofing | Final approval | 20 Mar 2025 | |
| Publication | Online Publication | Issue goes live | 31 Mar 2025 |
Important Dates
- Submission Opens: 10 January 2025
- Last Date: 10 January 2025 (extendable)
- Review Completion: 15 February 2025
- Revision Deadline: 28 February 2025
- Final Decision: 07 March 2025
- Publication Date: 31 March 2025
Publication Fee (APC)
| Category | Indian Authors (INR) | International Authors (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Research / Review | ₹ 1,500 | $50 |
| Short Communication | ₹ 1,000 | $35 |
| Case Study | ₹ 1,200 | $40 |
Contact
Managing Editor
Dr. Manoj Kumar
