Guidelines for Manuscript Submission
The submission of a manuscript signifies that the described work has not been previously published, is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and has received approval for publication from all co-authors and relevant authorities at the institute where the research was conducted, either tacitly or explicitly. The publisher disclaims legal responsibility for any claims for compensation.
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In terms of permissions, authors desiring to incorporate figures, tables, or text passages from previous publications must seek permission from the copyright owner(s) for both print and online formats. It is imperative to include evidence of this permission when submitting papers. Failure to provide such evidence will result in the assumption that the material originates from the authors.
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For online submissions, authors are directed to follow the hyperlink "Submit manuscript" and adhere to the provided instructions for uploading all manuscript files.
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Regarding source files, authors must ensure the submission of all pertinent editable source files during each submission and revision. Failure to provide a complete set of editable source files will render the article ineligible for review. Manuscript text should always be submitted in common word processing formats.
Title Page Instructions
Title: The title should be succinct and informative.
Author Information should include following information:
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The name(s) of the author(s)
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The affiliation(s) of the author(s), including the institution, (department), city, (state), country
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A clear indication and an active e-mail address of the corresponding author
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If available, the 16-digit ORCID of the author(s)
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If address information is provided with the affiliation(s), it will also be published.
For authors who are (temporarily) unaffiliated, we will capture only their city and country of residence, excluding their e-mail address unless specifically requested.
Abstract :Please furnish an abstract spanning 150 to 250 words. Ensure that the abstract does not contain any undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.
For life science journals only (when applicable)
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Trial registration number and date of registration for prospectively registered trials.
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Trial registration number and date of registration, followed by "retrospectively registered," for retrospectively registered trials.
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Keywords : Please present 4 to 6 keywords applicable for indexing purposes.
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Statements and Declarations: The subsequent statements should be incorporated under the heading "Statements and Declarations" for publication in the paper. Submissions lacking relevant declarations will be returned as incomplete.
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Competing Interests: Authors must disclose financial or non-financial interests directly or indirectly linked to the submitted work. Please refer to the section on "Competing Interests and Funding" below for detailed instructions on completing this section. Review the submission guidelines for additional information and customize the sample statements to meet your specific requirements.
Text Formatting: Manuscripts must be submitted in Word.
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Utilize a standard, plain font (e.g., 10-point Times Roman) for the text.
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Employ italics for emphasis.
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Use automatic page numbering to number the pages.
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Avoid field functions.
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Implement tab stops or other commands for indents, avoiding the space bar.
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Construct tables using the table function, not spreadsheets.
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For equations, use the equation editor or MathType.
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Save files in docx format (Word 2007 or higher) or doc format (older Word versions).
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Manuscripts with mathematical content can also be submitted in LaTeX, preferably using Springer Nature’s LaTeX template.
Headings
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Limit displayed headings to no more than three levels.
Abbreviations
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Define abbreviations at their first mention and maintain consistent usage.
Footnotes
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Number footnotes consecutively in the text.
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For tables, indicate footnotes with superscript lower-case letters or asterisks for significance values.
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Footnotes should not solely consist of reference citations, bibliographic details, figures, or tables.
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Always use footnotes instead of endnotes.
Acknowledgments
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Place acknowledgments of people, grants, funds, etc., in a separate section on the title page.
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Write the names of funding organizations in full.
Citation and Reference Guidelines
Citation
Cite references in the text using the author's name and year in parentheses. Examples include:
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Negotiation research spans many disciplines (Thompson 1990).
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This result was later contradicted by Becker and Seligman (1996).
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This effect has been widely studied (Abbott 1991; Barakat et al. 1995a, b; Kelso and Smith 1998; Medvec et al. 1999, 2000).
Reference List
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Include works cited in the text and published or accepted for publication.
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Personal communications and unpublished works should only be mentioned in the text.
Formatting:
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Alphabetize reference list entries by the last names of the first author.
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For one author, alphabetize by name and then chronologically.
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For two authors, alphabetize by the name of the first author, then the coauthor, and then chronologically.
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For more than two authors, alphabetize by the name of the first author and then chronologically.
DOI Inclusion:
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Include DOIs as full DOI links in the reference list, if available (e.g., "https://doi.org/abc").
Examples:
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Journal Article: Doe J, Smith A, Johnson C, et al. (2022) Impact of Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Adults. J Aging Phys Act 30:112-125. ​https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2021-0123
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Article by DOI: Miller S, Davis R (2018) Exploring the Molecular Basis of Alzheimer's Disease. Front Neurosci. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2018.00727
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Book: Thompson L, Evans M (2010) Advances in Nanotechnology: From Theory to Applications. Springer, New York
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Book Chapter: Harris R, Turner G (2015) Climate Change and Biodiversity. In: Patel S (ed) Environmental Challenges in the 21st Century. Wiley, pp 78-95
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Online Document: Klein E (2021) The Impact of Urbanization on Air Quality. Environmental Science Reports. http://www.envirosciencereports.org/articles/urbanization-air-quality. Accessed 15 July 2021
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Dissertation: Clark J (2005) The Role of Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dissertation, Stanford University
Note: Use the standard journal abbreviation according to the ISSN List of Title Word Abbreviations. If unsure, use the full journal title
Tables should be sequentially numbered using Arabic numerals and cited consecutively in the text. Each table must have a clear and concise caption (title) elucidating its components. If the table includes previously published material, provide the original source as a reference at the conclusion of the table caption. Footnotes for tables should be denoted by superscript lower-case letters (or asterisks for significance values and other statistical data) and placed below the table body.
Figures should be submitted in electronic format. Specify the graphics program employed for creating the artwork. For vector graphics, use EPS format; for halftones, utilize TIFF format. MSOffice files are also acceptable. Ensure that vector graphics with fonts have the fonts embedded in the files. Label your figure files with "Fig" and the corresponding figure number, such as Fig1.eps.
Supplementary Information Guidelines
Submission Guidelines:
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Supply all supplementary material in standard file formats.
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Include in each file the article title, journal name, and author names, affiliations, and e-mail addresses.
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Consider download times for larger files, as extended durations may be required, and some users may encounter download issues.
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High-resolution videos up to 25GB are accepted; low-resolution videos should not exceed 5GB.
Audio, Video, and Animations:
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Aspect ratio: 16:9 or 4:3
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Maximum file size: 25 GB (high resolution); 5 GB (low resolution)
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Minimum video duration: 1 sec
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Supported formats: avi, wmv, mp4, mov, m2p, mp2, mpg, mpeg, flv, mxf, mts, m4v, 3gp
Text and Presentations:
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Submit material in PDF format; .doc or .ppt files are not suitable for long-term viability.
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Combine a collection of figures into a PDF file.
Spreadsheets:
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Submit spreadsheets as .csv or .xlsx files (MS Excel).
Specialized Formats:
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Specialized formats (e.g., .pdb, .wrl, .nb, .tex) are acceptable.
Collecting Multiple Files:
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Collect multiple files in a .zip or .gz file.
Numbering and Captions:
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Number files consecutively (e.g., “ESM_3.mpg,” “ESM_4.pdf”).
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Include a concise caption for each supplementary material, describing its content.
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Refer to supplementary files as “Online Resource” in citations.
Processing and Accessibility:
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Supplementary Information (SI) will be published as received without conversion, editing, or reformatting.
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Ensure the manuscript contains descriptive captions for each supplementary material.
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Video files should not contain content that flashes more than three times per second to mitigate the risk for users prone to seizures.
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Units:
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Always use internationally accepted signs and symbols for units (SI units).
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Taxonomy:
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Genus and species names should be presented in italics.
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Mathematical Notation:
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Utilize standard mathematical notation for formulae, symbols, etc.
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Italic: Single letters denoting mathematical constants, variables, and unknown quantities.
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Roman/Upright: Numerals, operators, punctuation, and commonly defined functions or abbreviations (e.g., cos, det, e or exp, lim, log, max, min, sin, tan, d for derivative).
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Bold: Vectors, tensors, and matrices.
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Scientific Integrity and Ethical Guidelines
This journal is dedicated to upholding the scientific record's integrity and adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for handling potential acts of misconduct.
Authors are urged to avoid misrepresenting research results, preserving the trust in the journal, scientific authorship, and the overall scientific endeavor. Upholding research and presentation integrity is facilitated by following rules of good scientific practice, including:
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Manuscripts should not be simultaneously submitted to multiple journals.
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Submitted work must be original and not previously published, unless an expansion of prior work is involved (transparently communicated to avoid concerns of text-recycling).
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Salami-slicing or dividing a single study for increased submissions is discouraged.
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Results should be transparent, honest, and free from fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
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Proper acknowledgment and citation of others' work are essential, preventing plagiarism.
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Authors must have permissions for using software, questionnaires, and scales.
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Research articles and non-research articles must appropriately cite relevant literature.
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Authors should avoid untrue statements or personal attacks against entities (individuals or companies).
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Identify research with potential threats to public health or national security.
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Authors should verify the author group, Corresponding Author, and author order at submission.
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Authors may be asked to provide documentation or data to verify presented results.
In case of suspected misbehavior or fraud:
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If under consideration, the manuscript may be rejected.
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If already published online, corrective measures like an erratum, expression of concern, or retraction may be implemented.
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The author's institution may be informed.
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A notice of ethical transgression may be included in the bibliographic record.
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Authors must correct significant errors in their published articles, which may involve a correction or retraction.
Authors can suggest or exclude reviewers during submission, ensuring independence and no connection to the work. Suggestions, though not guaranteed, can aid the peer review process
These guidelines delineate authorship principles and practices for prospective authors.
Authorship Clarified: The Journal and Publisher assume that all authors endorsed the content and provided explicit consent to submit. Authors are expected to obtain consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization before submission.
The Publisher refrains from specifying the types of contributions that warrant authorship. Authors are encouraged to follow authorship guidelines relevant to their research field. In the absence of specific guidelines, it is advisable to adhere to the following criteria*:
All authors listed in the submission:
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Contributed significantly to the conception, design, acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data, or the creation of new software for the work.
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Engaged in drafting the work or critically revising it for substantial intellectual content.
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Granted approval for the version to be published.
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Acknowledge accountability for all aspects of the work, ensuring that inquiries regarding accuracy or integrity are appropriately addressed and resolved.
*These guidelines aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in research authorship.
Disclosures and Declarations:
Authors are required to provide comprehensive information concerning funding sources, financial/non-financial interests, ethics committee approvals, informed consent for research involving humans, and a statement on animal welfare, where applicable.
Data Transparency:
Authors must ensure that all data, materials, software applications, or custom code supporting their claims comply with field standards. Journal-specific policies on research data sharing, aligned with disciplinary norms, should be adhered to.
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Role of the Corresponding Author:
Designated Corresponding Authors act on behalf of co-authors, ensuring their unanimous approval of the manuscript. Responsibilities include managing communication with the Journal, ensuring transparency on material reuse, and incorporating disclosures from all authors.
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Author Contributions:
Authors are encouraged to specify individual contributions to promote transparency. Contribution statements detailing each author's role should be included on a separate title page.
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Affiliation:
Primary affiliation should be the institution where the majority of the work was conducted. Address updates are not allowed post-publication.
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Changes to Authorship:
Authors should ensure accurate author group representation at submission. Changes to authorship, including additions or deletions, are generally not permitted after acceptance. Any changes during the revision stage require justification and Editor-in-Chief discretion.
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Author Identification:
Authors are recommended to use their ORCID ID during submission.
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Deceased or Incapacitated Authors:
In cases of a co-author's death or incapacitation, approval from a legal representative, usually a direct relative, is required for inclusion.
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Authorship Issues or Disputes:
The Journal will not intervene in authorship disputes but expects authors to resolve conflicts independently. If unable, the Journal may involve authors' institutions.
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Confidentiality:
All communications with the Journal, including correspondence with editors and reviewers' reports, are to be treated as confidential unless explicit consent is obtained to share information.
Adherence to Ethical Standards
In order to uphold the principles of objectivity and transparency in research, and to ensure adherence to ethical and professional standards, authors are required to provide specific information related to funding sources, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent procedures in studies involving human participants, and a statement addressing the welfare of animals if the research involves them.
Upon paper submission, authors are expected to include the following statements in a dedicated section titled "Compliance with Ethical Standards":
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Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest: Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest, whether financial or non-financial, that could influence the objectivity or interpretation of the research.
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Research Involving Human Participants and/or Animals: Authors should provide details regarding ethical considerations in studies involving human participants or animals. This encompasses adherence to standards and protocols for humane treatment.
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Informed Consent: For research involving human participants, authors are required to outline the informed consent process, demonstrating that participants were adequately informed and provided consent voluntarily.
The corresponding author should be ready to furnish documentation demonstrating compliance with ethical standards if requested during the peer review process or post-publication. Manuscripts not in accordance with these guidelines may be subject to rejection, and authors are held accountable for accuracy and adherence to the specified ethical standards.​
Declaration of Competing Interests
Authors are required to transparently disclose direct or indirect interests related to the submitted work, including funding sources and potential conflicts. Such disclosures, spanning the last three years of project initiation, are essential for maintaining integrity. Interests beyond this timeframe should be revealed if they might reasonably influence the submitted work. This disclosure promotes transparency, aiding readers in forming unbiased judgments. The scope includes financial relationships with sponsoring organizations and compensation for consultancy, with no implication of impropriety. Editorial Board Members and Editors must declare competing interests, potentially warranting exclusion from peer review. Besides financial interests, non-financial aspects, like professional relationships and personal beliefs, must be disclosed. Primary research and review articles necessitate disclosure statements, while other types may require it based on content. Funding information, a potential competing interest, must be submitted during manuscript submission. A concise summary, placed in the 'Declarations' section, precedes the reference list and covers funding, competing interests, and other declarations, ensuring adherence to ethical standards. Examples of disclosure statements are provided, and authors are accountable for accuracy. The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to reject non-compliant submissions.
Open Acess Policy
Agromentis Research follows the Budapest Open Access Initiative, defining open access as the unrestricted availability of peer-reviewed research literature on the public internet. This allows users to read, download, copy, and utilize articles for lawful purposes without financial, legal, or technical barriers, except those inherent to internet access. The journal considers open access integral to academic pursuits, and it does not impose charges for manuscript submission, handling, processing, or publication.
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Regarding copyrights and licensing, Agromentis Research operates under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License. Authors retain the right to freely use their research publications, receive proper attribution, reuse their material in new works, share the final published article through social media, distribute it to students or colleagues, and publicly share it on personal websites or institutional repositories with acknowledgment to Agromentis Research as the initial publisher.
Policy on Research Data
This journal implements a type 1 research data policy, encouraging authors to deposit supporting research data in public repositories whenever feasible. Authors and editors without a preferred repository are advised to adhere to established data sharing standards.
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For general research data, common platforms may be used. Datasets with digital object identifiers (DOIs) can be cited in the reference list, following standard recommendations: authors, title, publisher, identifier.
In cases of double-blind peer review, if authors provide reviewers with access to data, it is recommended to blind the authorship in the data. Certain data repositories can assist in this process or generate a link to conceal data authorship.
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Authors seeking assistance with comprehending data sharing policies or organizing and sharing research data can utilize available resources for guidance.