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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The articles must have been checked by Turnitin, and the maximum similarity level allowed is 25%. Each author is required to upload proof of the similarity check.
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Journal of Agriculture and Animal Science (Agrimals)

Published by: Department of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi

Scope and Focus
The Journal of Agriculture and Animal Science (Agrimals) serves as the official scholarly platform of the Department of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi. This peer-reviewed journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality articles based on empirical research or theoretical exploration in the fields of:

  • Agriculture

  • Agribusiness

  • Agricultural Socio-Economics

  • Animal Science

Manuscript Submission Requirements

To maintain the quality and integrity of the journal, submitted manuscripts must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Manuscript Content and Structure

  • Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • The submission may be a theoretical article or, preferably, empirical research.

  • Manuscript length: 8 to 15 pages, including the bibliography.

  • The document must be typed on A4-sized paper with 1.5 line spacing.

  • Margins: 3 cm (left), 2.5 cm (top, bottom, right).

  • Use Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12.

2. Article Types and Formats

A. Empirical Research Articles

Structure and approximate content breakdown:

  • Title, Author(s) name, and Affiliation

  • Abstract (English and Indonesian): 150–200 words

  • Keywords: 3–5

  • Main Content:

    • Introduction (25%): No subtitle; includes background, problem statement, objectives, theoretical framework, and hypothesis.

    • Methods (15%): Includes research design, sampling/data sources, instruments, data collection, and data analysis techniques.

    • Results (25%): Present key findings supported by relevant data.

    • Discussion (30%): Interpretation of results, implications, and alignment with existing literature.

    • Conclusion and Recommendations (5%)

    • Bibliography

B. Theoretical or Critical Review Articles

Structure and content distribution:

  • Title, Author(s) name, and Affiliation

  • Abstract (English and Indonesian): 150–200 words

  • Keywords: 3–5

  • Main Content:

    • Introduction (15%): Includes the background, problems, objectives, and scope.

    • Discussion (75%): Divided into subheadings; includes literature review and critical analysis.

    • Conclusion and Suggestions (10%)

    • Bibliography

3. Additional Formatting and Ethical Requirements

  • Indicate the place and date of completion and revision at the end of the manuscript.

  • Include a brief author biography and research identity as a footnote on the first page.

  • All submissions must be made through https://jurnal.umko.ac.id/index.php/agrimals

  • Manuscripts must be submitted at least two months prior to the intended publication month.

  • Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection via the relevant submission platform.

  • Manuscripts must be free of plagiarism, with a maximum similarity index of 25%.

  • Article formatting must follow the provided template consistently.

  • At least 85% of references must be published within the last 10 years.

  • All references must be managed using reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or equivalent.

  • Use APA (American Psychological Association) citation style.

    • In-text citations should include the last name(s) of author(s) and the year of publication.

    • For more than three authors, use “et al.” after the first name.

Reference Formatting Guidelines

A. Books

Format:
Last Name, First Name. (Year). Title in Italics. City of Publication: Publisher.

Example:
Smith, John. (2018). Agricultural Practices and Innovations. New York: Green Earth Press.

B. Journal Articles

Format:
Last Name, First Name. (Year). “Article Title.” Journal Name in Italics, Volume(Number), Page Range.

Example:
Doe, Jane. (2021). “Trends in Livestock Management.” Journal of Animal Science, 45(2), 123–135.

C. Online Journal Articles

Format:
Last Name, First Name. (Year). “Article Title.” Journal Name in Italics, Volume(Number), Page Range. Retrieved from URL

Example:
Brown, Emily. (2022). “Digital Farming Tools.” International Journal of Agritech, 7(1), 44–58. Retrieved from https://examplejournal.org/digital-farming

For more information, please refer to the Author Guidelines page.

 

Editorial Address
Jl. Hasan Kepala Ratu No.1052, Sindang Sari, Kotabumi, North Lampung Regency, Lampung 34517
Mail-box 156. Telephone/Faximile (0724) 22287
email: [email protected]

Copyright Notice

By submitting an article to the Journal of Agriculture and Animal Science (Agrimals), the author(s) agree to the following terms:

  1. Copyright Retention
    Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows others to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the article non-commercially, as long as they give appropriate credit to the author(s) and the journal, and indicate if changes were made.

  2. Author Rights
    Authors are permitted to:

    • Share and disseminate their article in any form or medium (e.g., personal websites, institutional repositories, or scholarly networks) without restriction, provided that proper citation to the published version in this journal is included.

    • Reuse all or part of the article in future works (e.g., books, conferences, educational materials), as long as proper acknowledgment is given.

  3. License Agreement
    The article will be published under a CC BY-NC 4.0 License, which means:

    • Attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

    • NonCommercial – You may not use the material for commercial purposes.

    License details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

  4. Publication Rights
    The author(s) grant the Journal of Agriculture and Animal Science the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, and distribute the manuscript electronically and in print form.

  5. Ethical Assurance
    The author(s) affirm that:

    • The manuscript is original, has not been published before, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

    • All authors have contributed significantly to the manuscript and agree to its submission.

    • The manuscript does not contain any unlawful, defamatory, or infringing material.

By agreeing to this copyright notice, the author(s) confirm that they understand and accept the conditions outlined above.