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Author Guidelines

Submission Guidelines for Authors

  1. Manuscript Categories

  • Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting novel findings, typically 3,500–7000 words.

  • Review Articles: Systematic and critical assessments of existing research, up to 8,000 words.

  • Policy Briefs: Short, evidence-based insights aimed at informing policy, 1,200–2,500 words.

  • Short Communications: Concise reports of new research or methods, 1,000–2,000 words.

  • Special Issues: Thematic collections coordinated by guest editors.

  1. General Formatting Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format.

  • Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced text, with 1-inch margins.

  • Include continuous line numbering and page numbers.

  • Manuscript should be structured as two separate files:

    • Title File: Title, Authors' names and complete affiliation, Corresponding author's email, Acknowledgements
    • Main text file  (no author information): Title, Abstract, Keywords, Main text, References, Figures, and Tables. 

  1. Style Guidelines

  • References must follow APA 7th edition format.

  • Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and cited in the text.

  • High-resolution figures (minimum 300 dpi) must be submitted as separate files.

  • All measurements must use SI units.

  1.  Ethics & Permissions

All submissions must comply with ethical standards for research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data. Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted material. A statement on conflicts of interest and funding sources must be included.

  1. Peer Review Process

AgriPaT operates a double-blind peer review process. Submissions are first assessed by the editorial board for scope and quality, and then sent to at least two independent reviewers. The editorial decision will be based on reviewer feedback, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.

  1. How to Submit

Manuscripts should be submitted via the AgriPaT online submission system (link to be provided). Authors must create an account, complete all required metadata, and upload their files. A cover letter outlining the manuscript’s contribution to the field should be included.

AgriPaT Manuscript Checklist

  1. Title File

  • Title of the Manuscript

  • Author Names and Affiliations

  • Acknowledgments

  1. Main Text file (no author information):

  • Abstract (250-300 words)
  • Keywords (5-7 keywords)
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review / Background
  • Methodology
  • Results
    • Tables and Figures (with proper captions) 
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion and Policy Implications
  • References

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Research Articles

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Copyright Notice

By submitting a manuscript to The Journal of Agricultural Policy and Transformation (AgriPaT), authors agree to the following terms:

  1. Copyright Ownership:
    Authors retain full copyright of their work. Upon acceptance, the authors grant AgriPaT a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and promote the article in any format (print, electronic, or online) as part of the journal’s Open Access policy.

  2. Open Access License:
    All articles published in AgriPaT are made freely available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
    This license allows anyone to:

    • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format;

    • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially;
      provided that proper credit is given to the original author(s) and the source, a link to the license is included, and any changes made are indicated.

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  3. Author’s Rights:
    Authors are free to:

    • Deposit their published article in institutional repositories or personal websites immediately after publication.

    • Use all or part of their article in future research, teaching, or derivative works, with proper citation to AgriPaT.

  4. Editorial Responsibility:
    The journal and publisher are not responsible for any opinions or data presented in the published articles. The responsibility for the content lies solely with the authors.

  5. Originality and Ethical Compliance:
    By submitting to AgriPaT, authors confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under review with another journal. Authors must also ensure that all research complies with ethical standards and data integrity norms.

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