Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines and best practices in scholarly publishing, including the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Principles

The journal promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability in research and publication. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional ethics.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must ensure that:

• The work is original and has not been published previously, except in preliminary form (e.g., abstract or conference proceeding).
• The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• All data presented are accurate and have not been fabricated, falsified, or inappropriately manipulated.
• Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is provided, and all sources are appropriately cited.
• Authorship reflects significant scientific contributions to the study.
• All co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
• Any financial support or funding sources are disclosed.
• Any potential conflicts of interest are clearly declared.
• Research involving animals complies with relevant ethical standards and institutional or national guidelines.

Plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or any other form of scientific misconduct will result in rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making publication decisions based solely on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the manuscript.
• Ensuring a fair and unbiased peer-review process.
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
• Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

Publication Malpractice and Misconduct

The journal does not tolerate:

• Plagiarism or self-plagiarism
• Text generated from Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Fabrication or falsification of data
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Manipulation of authorship
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest

In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal will take appropriate action, which may include contacting the authors’ institutions, issuing corrections, expressions of concern, or retracting published articles when necessary.

Corrections and Retractions

If errors or ethical breaches are identified after publication, the journal will take appropriate action, including publishing corrections (errata or corrigenda) or retracting the article to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.