Publication Ethics

Journal of Agriculture and Animal Science is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing any type of publication malpractice. The journal adopts and adheres to the ethical guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

 

General Principles

  1. Clearly defines the scope of the journal, its publication schedule, and accreditation status.
  2. Transparently identifies the editorial board members and their roles.
  3. Establishes clear relationships between authors, publishers, peer reviewers, and all other involved parties.
  4. Respects the confidentiality of all parties involved in the publishing process.
  5. Upholds intellectual property rights, particularly copyright.
  6. Applies and reviews editorial policies regularly and communicates them clearly to authors, reviewers, and readers.
  7. Maintains guidelines for editor and peer reviewer conduct.
  8. Ensures consistent and timely publication.
  9. Secures resources for sustainable journal operations.
  10. Develops partnerships for collaboration and outreach.
  11. Manages licensing and other legal aspects responsibly.

 

Ethics for Editors

  1. Strive to improve the quality and integrity of the journal.
  2. Ensure that all published papers meet high academic standards.
  3. Uphold the right to academic freedom and expression.
  4. Preserve the accuracy of the scholarly record.
  5. Manage corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies as needed.
  6. Recognize that content responsibility lies with the authors, while editors ensure clarity and structure.
  7. Evaluate author conduct and improve accountability mechanisms.
  8. Avoid any conflict of interest or bias in editorial decisions.
  9. Support authors throughout the revision and publication process.

 

Ethics for Peer Reviewers

  1. Review manuscripts objectively and promptly, according to scholarly standards.
  2. Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content and identity of authors.
  3. Refrain from reviewing if conflicts of interest exist.
  4. Provide constructive and respectful feedback to help improve the manuscript.
  5. Follow journal guidelines for evaluation and maintain impartiality.
  6. Do not use unpublished data or content for personal benefit.
  7. Respect timelines and communicate any delays to the editors.
  8. Offer clear, well-supported recommendations:
    1. Accept without revisions
    2. Accept with minor revisions
    3. Accept with major revisions (requires re-review)
    4. Reject with suggestions for improvement
    5. Reject due to serious scientific or ethical flaws

 

Ethics for Authors

  1. Ensure originality and proper citation of all used materials.
  2. Avoid multiple or redundant submission of the same manuscript.
  3. Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  4. Clearly describe methods, data, and limitations.
  5. Respond professionally to peer review comments and revise accordingly.
  6. Notify the editor of errors or necessary corrections post-publication.
  7. Provide evidence of ethical approval and data integrity when requested.
  8. Respect confidentiality and publication rights of the journal.
  9. Ensure all listed authors contributed significantly to the work and have agreed to its publication.