Question 1

General Submission Requirements

Accepted Answer

• No Publication Fees: Agromentis Research does not charge any submission or article processing fees (APCs).
 • Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
 • Approvals: All authors must approve the submission.
 • Permissions: Permission must be obtained for any reused figures, tables, or text.
 • Files: All source files must be submitted (Main text, Tables, Figures).
 • AI Policy: An AI usage declaration must be included.

Question 2

Manuscript Structure

Accepted Answer

Please organize your manuscript in the following order:
1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Main Text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)
5. References
6. Tables
7. Figures
8. Statements & Declarations

Question 3

Title Page Requirements

Accepted Answer

• Full title of the manuscript.
 • Full names of all authors.
 • Institutional affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country).
 • Corresponding author’s email address.
 • ORCID ID(s) (optional but encouraged).
 • Funding & Acknowledgments (placed at the bottom).

Question 4

Abstract

Accepted Answer

• Length: 150–250 words.
 • Content: Briefly summarize the aim, methods, main results, and conclusion.
 • Restrictions: No references or undefined abbreviations.

Question 5

Keywords

Accepted Answer

• Provide 4–6 keywords separated by semicolons.

Question 6

Formatting Requirements

Accepted Answer

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx).
 • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt.
 • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing.
 • Layout: Automatic page numbering, max 3 heading levels.
 • Math: Use MS Word Equation Editor for formulas.

Question 7

Cover Letter Instructions

Accepted Answer

The cover letter must briefly include:
 • A statement confirming originality.
 • Confirmation that all authors have approved the submission.
 • A concise description of the study’s importance.
 • A disclosure of any competing interests (or a statement of none).

Question 8

APA 7th Edition Reference Style

Accepted Answer

In-text citation:
 • One author: (Smith, 2020)
 • Two authors: (Brown & Miller, 2019)
 • Three or more: (Anderson et al., 2023)
Reference list rules:
 • Alphabetical order, Hanging indent, DOIs included.
Examples:
 • Journal: Perez, J., & Silva, R. (2022). Bioactive compounds in drought adaptation. Plant Biology, 30(4), 455-468. https://doi.org/.(https://doi.org/)..
 • Book: Gibson, L. J. (2018). Principles of plant physiology. Springer.
 • Chapter: Turner, R. (2017). Photosynthetic metabolism. In P. Harris (Ed.), Plant biochemistry (pp. 65–92). Academic Press.

Question 9

Tables

Accepted Answer

• Numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2…).
 • Must have a concise title above the table.
 • Footnotes placed below the table body.
 • Format: Use MS Word “Insert Table” function (do not paste as images).

Question 10

Figures

Accepted Answer

• Numbered sequentially (Fig. 1, Fig. 2…).
 • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI (High Quality).
 • Formats: TIFF, EPS, JPEG, or MS Office.
 • Captions: Figure captions must be listed in the main manuscript text, not embedded inside the image file.

Question 11

Supplementary Material

Accepted Answer

• Accepted formats: PDF, XLSX, CSV, MP4, JPEG.
 • Items must be cited in the main text and have descriptive captions.

Question 12

Scientific Style

Accepted Answer

• Units: SI units are required.
 • Taxonomy: Genus and species names must be italicized (e.g., Sorghum bicolor).
 • Math: Variables in italics, vectors in bold

Question 13

Ethical & Scientific Conduct

Accepted Answer

Authors must ensure research integrity, accuracy, and honesty.
 • Strictly Prohibited: Plagiarism, data fabrication/manipulation, duplicated publication, and "salami slicing" of data.

Question 14

Plagiarism Screening

Accepted Answer

All submissions undergo similarity and integrity screening.
 • High similarity or ethical violations will result in rejection or retraction.

Question 15

Authorship Requirements

Accepted Answer

All listed authors must:
1. Contribute substantially to the work.
2. Approve the final version.
3. Accept accountability for all aspects of the work.

Question 16

AI Usage Declaration (Mandatory)

Accepted Answer

The following statement must appear in the manuscript:
AI Usage Declaration: Artificial intelligence tools were used only for language and formatting assistance. AI was not used to generate, manipulate, or fabricate data, results, or conclusions. All scientific claims and interpretations are solely those of the authors. (If no AI was used, authors must state that explicitly.)

Question 17

Rights & Copyright Transfer

Accepted Answer

• Copyright Transfer: Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement. By signing, the copyright of the published article is transferred to Agromentis Research.
 • Exclusive Rights: The journal retains the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and display the article.
 • Author Usage: Authors may strictly use the article for personal teaching or internal institutional purposes but may not publicly distribute the final PDF on social media, public repositories, or commercial platforms without written permission from the journal.

Question 18

Research Data Policy

Accepted Answer

• Authors are encouraged to deposit supporting data in public repositories.
 • Datasets with a DOI should be cited in the reference list.

Question 19

Withdrawal Policy

Accepted Answer

• Before Acceptance: Withdrawal is allowed.
 • After Acceptance: Withdrawal requires a formal request with valid justification and editorial approval.

Question 20

Post-Acceptance Process

Accepted Answer

• Proofs are sent to the corresponding author for checking.
 • Only minor corrections (typos/layout) are allowed; no major content changes.
 • Articles are published online by the journal.

Question 21

Required Statements & Declarations

Accepted Answer

At the end of the manuscript, the following headers must be included:
 • Funding: (Grant numbers or "None")
 • Competing Interests: (Disclosure or "The authors declare no competing interests.")
 • Ethical Approval: (Name of the Ethics Committee, Approval Code, and Date are required if applicable.)
 • Data Availability: (Link to data or "Available upon request.")
 • Author Contribution: (Who did what.)
 • AI Usage Statement

Question 22

Mandatory Submission Checklist

Accepted Answer

• Please check all items before submitting:
 • Manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
 • There are no submission or publication fees (acknowledged).
 • All authors have approved the submission.
 • Data is authentic, unmanipulated, and ethically obtained.
 • Ethics committee approval details (Code/Date) are included (if applicable).
 • Text adheres to APA 7th Edition style.
 • AI usage is explicitly declared.
 • Figures are high resolution (300 DPI); captions are in the text. 
 • Authors agree to transfer copyright to Agromentis Research upon acceptance.

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