For Authors

Author Guidelines

International Journal for Research in Agricultural and Food Science (IJRAFS) invites original and scholarly papers to contribute to the research in the field of Agricultural Sciences, Food Science and allied interdisciplinary field. The journal welcomes research that looks at scientific advances, sustainable agriculture, food quality and safety, agricultural technologies, food systems, and other topics.

Authors are expected to take great care in preparation and submission of these articles to the journal guidelines. Meeting these requirements will make the editorial and peer-review process more efficient.

Scope of the Journal

International Journal for Research in Agricultural and Food Science (IJRAFS) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of wide scope which publishes research in agriculture and food science. Both fundamental and applied research related to agricultural production, sustainability, agricultural biotechnology, food processing, food quality and safety, post harvest management and sustainable food systems are welcome in the journal.

These are the relevant areas:

agronomy, crop science, horticulture, plant breeding and genetics, plant physiology, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, irrigation management, agricultural engineering, agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, precision farming, agricultural biotechnology, food processing, food preservation, food microbiology, agricultural economics, agribusiness management, rural development, agricultural marketing, and food policy.

Studies that integrate the knowledge and practice in agriculture and food science with know-how and practice in a related scientific, technological, environmental, and socio-economic area are also encouraged.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal will consider the following types of scholarly contributions:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Papers
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Studies

All submissions must be either original or based on original work, as well as of scientific interest and relevance, methodologically sound, and relevant to the scope of IJRAFS.

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted by the submission procedures designated by the Journal.

The authors agree that by depositing a manuscript in the journal, they make the following statement:

  • Submitted work is original.
  • No other printed version of the manuscript has been published before.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal at the same time.
  • The work has been suitably scholarly, with all listed authors making appropriate scholarly contributions.
  • The authors have all read and approved the submitted manuscript.
  • Appropriate and accurate sources and materials have been cited.
  • The manuscript meets the ethical and academic standards applicable to it.

Paper Format Template

Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance to an appropriate scholarly structure that is appropriate for the type of research being presented. Characteristics of a typical research article include:

  • Title of the Paper
  • Author(s) Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements, if applicable
  • References

The structure can be modified, if needed, based on the nature and method of the study submitted.

Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts should be well organized, clearly written, and written consistently in an academic style.

  • Manuscripts must be well organized and easy to read.
  • The headings and subheadings should be consistent.
  • Tables and figures should be numbered and referenced to in the text.
  • The titles and captions of a table and figure should adequately describe the information contained in the table or figure.
  • References and in-text citations should be presented consistently throughout the manuscript.
  • Research information, methods and findings must be written clearly enough to allow for proper scholarly assessment.

Before submitting, authors should carefully review their manuscript for language, formatting, references, figures, tables and other components.

Ethical Standards

IJRAFS expects all authors to follow responsible research and publication practices. The author(s) are expected to:

  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources.
  • Don't plagiarize, and do not use the publications of others inappropriately.
  • Do not submit multiple or concurrent submissions.
  • Deliver research information in an accurate and honest manner.
  • Do not make up, falsify or misrepresent results of research.
  • Report relevant conflicts of interest.
  • Get suitable ethical clearance and permissions as needed for the type of research conducted.
  • Make sure that all the authors have made proper contributions to the work.
  • Secure required permissions to use third party material that is copyrighted.

The author is responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of the material submitted. Ethical issues that arise in the editorial or publishing process will be investigated and rectified as per the journal's ethical standards and compliance with publication ethics practices.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Authors submit their manuscripts with the understanding that they meet the following criteria. Submissions that are not compliant with these requirements may be sent back to the author for corrections before consideration:

  • The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently being considered by another journal. An explanation is provided to the Editor (if applicable).
  • The submission file is in an accepted, editable format (e.g. Microsoft Word .doc or .docx, or another format as indicated by the journal).
  • If available, DOIs or URLs have been included for cited references.
  • The manuscript is in the required format and presentation as outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • The manuscript is consistently and legibly typed and formatted.
  • Tables and figures have been numbered, and are appropriately titled and cited in the text.
  • All tables, figures and illustrations are inserted at appropriate places in the manuscript or prepared as per the requirements of the submitted journal.
  • The manuscript meets the stylistic, structural, citation and bibliographic standards of the Journal.
  • Spelling, grammatical errors, reference, figures, tables and other formatting requirements have been carefully checked prior to submission of the manuscript.