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Author Guidelines

Agricultural Research Reports (ARR) is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal. Following a thorough review process (typically completed within two weeks), accepted manuscripts will be designated as "In Press" before their formal publication in the journal’s upcoming issue. Authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their work.

Copyright

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been previously published (except as an abstract, part of a published lecture, or thesis), and is not under review elsewhere. Publications in Agricultural Research Reports are freely accessible, and users are permitted to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt the work, provided proper credit is given to the original source.

Plagiarism Policy

Agricultural Research Reports follows plagiarism guidelines based on the standards set by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. The journal permits a maximum of 19% similarity in submitted manuscripts. Authors are encouraged to submit a Turnitin plagiarism report along with their submission to ensure compliance with this policy.

Article Submission

To streamline the review process, authors must ensure that their manuscripts conform to the journal’s formatting guidelines before submission and during revisions. Manuscripts should include full author names, a designated corresponding author, an abstract, and keywords. Abstracts should exclude references, abbreviations, and measurements unless essential. The abstract must provide a brief introduction, background context, principal conclusions, and 2–3 sentences placing the key findings within the broader scientific domain.

Authorship

The contributions of all authors must be explicitly defined. Authors should be credited in accordance with the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Each author is responsible for the specific sections they have contributed to and must have full confidence in the integrity of the entire manuscript. The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines on authorship disputes.

Minimum Requirements for Authorship

Individuals listed as authors must meet the following criteria:

  • Significant contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition, or data analysis and interpretation.

  • Final approval of the manuscript version to be published.

Merely acquiring funding, collecting data, or providing general supervision does not qualify for authorship.

Co-author Contributions

Authors are encouraged to provide a statement detailing the contributions of each co-author. The journal allows up to two co-authors to be credited equally for the work described. These contributions will be published in the "Author Contributions" section. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.

Acknowledgments

Individuals who have provided technical support, writing assistance, or general administrative supervision but do not meet authorship criteria should be listed in the Acknowledgments section. Financial and material support must also be acknowledged. For large group contributions, a heading like "Participating Investigators" may be used. All individuals mentioned must provide written consent to be acknowledged in the manuscript.

Suggesting Reviewers

To expedite the review process, authors are encouraged to suggest at least three potential reviewers, providing their names and email addresses. However, the editorial team is not obligated to use these recommendations. Failure to suggest potential reviewers may result in delays, particularly for specialized research topics.

Submission Format for Agricultural Research Reports (ARR)

Cover Letter

Each manuscript submission must include a cover letter (maximum 350 words) outlining the significance of the research, the authors’ consent for publication, the number of tables and figures, and any supplementary materials. The letter should provide a concise introduction to the submitted work.

Contact Information

Authors must provide their current phone number, fax number, postal address, and email to facilitate smooth communication throughout the submission and review process.

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

Manuscript Title

The title should be concise (not exceeding 25 words), avoid abbreviations, and clearly represent the study’s content.

Author Information

Include full names and affiliations of all authors. The corresponding author’s contact details (telephone, fax, and email) must be provided for efficient communication.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should be informative, self-explanatory, and no longer than 300 words. It should briefly outline the study topic, scope of experiments, significant findings, and conclusions. Abbreviations should be avoided. Authors must include 3–10 relevant keywords or abbreviations reflecting the manuscript’s content.

Manuscript Sections

  • Introduction: Provide background, significance, and objectives of the study, along with an approach or solution to the problem.

  • Materials and Methods: Describe the study design and methodologies in detail, citing previously published methods where applicable.

  • Results and Discussion: Present findings in the Results section and interpret them comprehensively in the Discussion section.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledge individuals, grants, and funding sources that contributed to the study but do not qualify for authorship.

References

References should follow APA style, with in-text citations matching those in the reference list.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be well-labeled, self-explanatory, and formatted to complement the text. Avoid data duplication.

Supplementary Information

Submit supplementary materials as separate files with clear descriptions.

Publication Fee

Agricultural Research Reports is an Open Access journal supported through article handling charges to ensure high-quality peer review, editorial management, and unrestricted access to published content.

Article handling charges will apply to manuscripts accepted on or after 1 April 2026, as detailed below:

  • Pakistani Authors: PKR 15,000

  • International Authors: USD 100

These charges are applicable only to accepted manuscripts. Authors who require financial assistance may request a fee waiver before or during the submission process by contacting accounts@pagepal.org.

Final Proof Corrections

Galley proofs will be sent to the corresponding author for review. Authors must return corrections within 72 hours to prevent publication delays. Corrections should be sent to ARR@pagepal.com.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Submission Requirements

All submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.

  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.

  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.

  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.

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