Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for the Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture

1. Author’s Ethics

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original, not published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Proper Citation: Cite all sources to avoid plagiarism and respect copyright.
  • Intellectual Property: Ensure the manuscript does not infringe copyright or other rights.
  • Authorship Agreement: Confirm all authors consent to the submission, with the lead author authorized to sign agreements on their behalf.
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclose any conflicts of interest in the manuscript.
  • Authorship Criteria: Verify that all authors meet authorship criteria, with acknowledgments where appropriate.
  • Funding Statement: Mention any funding sources that supported the research.
  • Informed Consent: Show informed consent, where applicable, with assurance of participant rights.
  • Trial Registration: Register field trials, if appropriate.
  • Bias and Reporting: Avoid bias and adhere to accurate and complete reporting.
  • Appeals: Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions.
  • Permission for Third-Party Content: Obtain and cite permissions for third-party content (text, images).
  • Funding Disclosure: Declare all funding sources in the manuscript.
  • Error Reporting: Notify the journal if significant errors are identified post-publication.
  • Copyright Agreement: Sign a copyright transfer agreement prior to publication.

2. Guidelines for Submission

Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture is a biannual publication (January and July), focusing on research in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, and human ecology. The journal accepts original research papers and short communications; eminent scientists may be invited to submit review articles. Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere.

Content Scope

Submissions should relate to eco-friendly agricultural practices, such as bio-pesticides, bio-agents, bio-fertilizers, IPM, IDM, INM, and allied areas. Emphasis should be on the quality and sustainability of agricultural practices.

3. Manuscript Preparation

  • Submission Format: Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced in 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font on A4 paper with 1-inch margins. After acceptance, provide the final manuscript on a virus-free CD in MS Word format.
  • Title: Limit to 6–8 words.
  • Abstract: Provide a concise summary of findings (150 words max).
  • Keywords: Include up to 6 keywords separated by commas.
  • Text Structure: Organize the manuscript into sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, and References. Avoid footnotes and use metric units.

Section Guidelines

  • Introduction: Briefly outline the study's objectives and a short review of relevant literature. No heading is required for this section.
  • Materials and Methods: Describe methods briefly, citing references. Detail new methods so other researchers can replicate the study.
  • Results and Discussion: Combine these sections to avoid redundancy. Blend data with discussion and provide supporting references. Statistically analyze all data.
  • Conclusions: Present a short conclusion after Results and Discussion.
  • Acknowledgments: List acknowledgments following the main text.
  • References: Arrange references alphabetically, including the author(s), year, title, journal name, volume, and pages. Avoid personal communications but cite in the text if necessary.

Example References

  • Article: Mathur, A.C.; Krishnaiah, K. and Tandon, P.L. 1974. Control of tomato fruit borer (Heliothis armigera Hub.). Pesticides, 8: 34-35.
  • Book (Single Author): Cressie, N.A.C. 1993. Statistics for Spatial Data. John Wiley, New York, 900 p.
  • Edited Book: Pedigo, L.P., and Nuntin, G.D. (eds.). 1994. Handbook of Sampling Methods for Arthropods in Agriculture. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 714 p.

4. Manuscript Charges

Description Indian Individual (INR) Indian Institution Foreign Individual (USD) Foreign Institution
Processing Charges 2000/article Not Applicable 50/article Not Applicable
Annual Membership 1000/Author – 150/Author –

Membership Requirement: All authors must be members of the Doctor’s Krishi Evam Bagwani Vikas Sanstha prior to submission. Membership fees (Rs. 1000 per author) are payable online or by Demand Draft (DD) in favor of Doctor’s Krishi Evam Bagwani Vikas Sanstha, Lucknow.

5. Manuscript Withdrawal Policy

Authors may withdraw manuscripts within a week of initial submission without penalty. If withdrawal occurs after final manuscript submission, a penalty (Rs. 1500 + 18% GST or USD 50) applies. For withdrawal, authors must provide a written request and reasons for withdrawal.

6. Timeline Policy

Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture aims for rapid publication. However, if manuscript review takes over six months, authors may withdraw without penalty.

7. Usage and Reproduction of Published Materials

Permission from the Journal is required to reuse published illustrations or content. Credit the journal and author(s) when using materials.