Guide for authors

The International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT) publishes high-quality original research articles, review articles, short communications, and case studies across all disciplines of agricultural science (see Aims & Scope).

All manuscripts must adhere strictly to the guidelines below. Submissions that do not meet these criteria, or that do not comply with the Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement, will be returned to authors prior to peer review.

1. Article Types & Scope

  • Original Research Articles: Comprehensive empirical studies presenting novel scientific findings. 4,000–8,000 words, including abstract, references, tables, and figures.
  • Review Articles: Critical overviews of key developments, emerging trends, and technologies in agricultural science. 6,000–10,000 words; may be submitted directly or by invitation.
  • Short Communications: Concise reports of preliminary findings or a significant single-experiment result. Up to 2,500 words, maximum 3 tables/figures.
  • Case Studies: Applied or field-based accounts of practical relevance to agricultural practice or policy. 3,000–6,000 words, with an emphasis on context, intervention, and outcome.

2. Language

Manuscripts must be submitted in clear, grammatically correct English. Authors who are not native English speakers are encouraged, though not required, to have their manuscript reviewed by a colleague fluent in scientific English, or a professional editing service, prior to submission.

3. Preprints

IJARIT permits the submission of manuscripts previously deposited on a recognized preprint server. Authors should disclose the preprint DOI/link at submission and update the preprint record with a link to the published version upon acceptance.

4. Mandatory File Preparation & Anonymization

To support IJARIT's double-blind peer review process (see Peer Review & Ethics), authors must submit two separate files in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx):

File 1: Title Page

  • Full title — concise and informative, avoiding non-standard abbreviations.
  • Author details — full names, institutional affiliations, city, and country for all co-authors, consistent with the authorship criteria in the Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement.
  • Validated ORCID iDs for all listed authors.
  • Corresponding author's full name, postal address, and active institutional email.
  • Acknowledgements & funding — institutional support, grants, and grant numbers.
  • Conflict of interest statement.

File 2: Main Manuscript

  • Contains the Title, Abstract, Keywords, Main Text, Tables, Figures, and References.
  • Strict anonymization: author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, funding details, and identifying self-citations must be completely removed.

5. Formatting Specifications & Manuscript Structure

  • Page setup: A4, 2.54 cm (1 inch) margins on all sides.
  • Typography: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, fully justified.
  • Line & page numbers: Continuous line numbering and page numbering throughout.
  • Units & nomenclature: SI units throughout. Scientific (botanical/zoological) names italicized with full binomial nomenclature at first mention (e.g., Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze).

(A downloadable manuscript template pre-formatted to these specifications is available at the Submission Template link to simplify compliance.)

Manuscript Layout Order

  1. Title — concise and descriptive.
  2. Abstract — maximum 250 words; narrative format preferred for Original Research and Case Studies, structured (Objective/Methods/Results/Conclusion) format preferred for Reviews. Free of citations and unexplained abbreviations.
  3. Keywords — 4 to 6 specific terms for electronic indexing, arranged alphabetically, avoiding unnecessary repetition of words already in the title to maximize search discoverability.
  4. Introduction — literature background, rationale, hypothesis, and objectives.
  5. Materials and Methods — experimental design, procedures, statistical treatments, and ethics approvals.
  6. Results and Discussion — combined or separate, with interpretation and literature comparison.
  7. Conclusions — summary of core findings and practical applications.
  8. Declarations — Data Availability, Ethical Approval, AI Usage, Conflicts of Interest, Funding (see Section 7).
  9. References — APA 7th Edition, with active HTTPS DOIs where available.

6. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

  • Tables: Created using Word's native table tool (not inserted as images). Numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2), with a descriptive title above and explanatory footnotes below.
  • Figures & Graphs: Embedded near first mention, numbered sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2), with captions below. Minimum 300 dpi for photographs/maps; minimum 600 dpi for line art and vector graphics.

7. Mandatory Statements & Declarations

Immediately preceding the References section, include:

  • Data Availability Statement — e.g., "Data available in a public repository," "Data available upon reasonable request," or "All data are included within the article."
  • Ethical Approval Statement — for research involving live animals, field trials, or human surveys, name the approving IRB or IACUC and the official approval/permit number.
  • Generative AI Disclosure — name the tool, version, and specific purpose if used; otherwise state: "No generative AI tools were used in the preparation or editing of this manuscript."
  • Conflict of Interest — declare any competing interests, or state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
  • Funding Statement — list grant numbers and funding agencies, or state: "This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."

8. Publication Ethics & Integrity

Submissions must comply with the Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement, including:

  • Plagiarism screening — similarity checked via Turnitin/iThenticate; manuscripts exceeding 15% overall or 3% single-source similarity are desk-rejected.
  • AI authorship restrictions — AI tools cannot be credited as authors and may only assist with language editing or preliminary data organization, fully disclosed. Data or image fabrication via AI results in immediate rejection and the sanctions described in the Publication Ethics policy.
  • Ethical approvals — required for research involving human participants, live vertebrate animals, or regulated bio-agents, cited in the Materials and Methods section.

9. Reference Style (APA 7th Edition)

Every reference cited in-text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa. Include active Crossref DOIs (https://doi.org/...) where available.

In-text citations:

  • Single author: (Ahmed, 2024) or Ahmed (2024)
  • Two authors: (Mamun & Rahman, 2025) or Mamun and Rahman (2025)
  • Three or more authors: (Mamun et al., 2026) or Mamun et al. (2026)
  • Multiple citations, chronological, separated by semicolons: (Islam, 2020; Ahmed, 2023; Roy et al., 2025)

Reference list (alphabetical by first author's surname):

Journal Article:
Mamun, M. S. A., Paul, S. K., & Alam, M. J. (2026). Integrated pest management strategies of four major pests of tea for sustainable tea production in Bangladesh. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 15(2), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v15i2.87813

Book:
Srivastava, K. P. (1988). A textbook of applied entomology. Kalyani Publishers.

Book Chapter:
Mohotti, K. M., Amarasena, D., & Mamun, M. S. A. (2023). Nematode problems in tea and their sustainable management. In M. R. Khan & M. Quintanilla (Eds.), Nematode diseases of crops and their sustainable management (pp. 597–621). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91226-6.00020-1

Conference Proceedings:
Deinum, B. (1966). Influence of some climatological factors on the chemical composition and feeding value of herbage. In Proceedings of the 10th International Grassland Congress (pp. 415–418).

10. Online Submission

All submissions must be made through the IJARIT OJS Portal. Submissions by email are not accepted.

For open-access publishing terms and licensing rights, see the Open Access & Copyright Licensing page. For details on manuscript fees, see the Article Processing Charges (APC) page.

[Last updated: 1 September 2026]