FAQ
FAQ — International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT)
Q: What is IJARIT?
IJARIT (ISSN 2224-0616) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing original research in agricultural science, innovation, and technology, with strong relevance to Bangladesh, South Asia, tropical agriculture, and developing-country food systems.
Q: What subject areas does the journal cover?
Agronomy & crop science, soil & plant nutrition, horticulture & plant science, livestock & poultry, agricultural technology, and economics & food systems (including postharvest science and food security).
Q: How often is the journal published?
Quarterly, with issues released in March, June, September, and December.
Q: Is IJARIT open access, and under what license?
Yes, it's fully open access. All content is published under a CC BY 4.0 license, allowing free reuse with attribution.
Q: Who are the Editors-in-Chief?
Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan (Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh) is Editor-in-Chief, and Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun (Bangladesh Tea Research Institute) is Executive Editor.
Q: How do I submit a manuscript?
Through the journal's online submission system on the OJS platform. You'll need to register/log in and follow the author guidelines before submitting.
Q: What peer-review model does IJARIT use?
A double-blind peer review process — author and reviewer identities are kept confidential. Authors must anonymize their manuscript (remove names, affiliations, and self-identifying references from text and file metadata).
Q: What's the peer-review workflow?
Submission → editorial/plagiarism screening → reviewer assignment (at least two independent experts) → double-blind review → editorial decision (accept/minor revision/major revision/reject) → revision and possible second review → copyediting → production → publication.
Q: Is there a plagiarism check?
Yes. Manuscripts are screened with Turnitin/iThenticate. A similarity index above 15% (excluding references and standard methods) results in return for revision or rejection at the screening stage.
Q: How long does review and publication take?
Time to first decision averages 21–30 days; average time to final publication is 60–90 days, depending on revision turnaround.
Q: What is the acceptance rate?
Around 45%, based on 2025 submission data.
Q: Is there a submission fee?
No. There's no fee for manuscripts rejected during initial screening or peer review.
Q: Is there an Article Processing Charge (APC), and how much?
Yes, but only after acceptance following peer review. It's BDT 5,000 for national (Bangladeshi) authors and USD 100 for international authors. It's a flat rate with no extra charges for color figures, supplementary material, or length.
Q: Are APC waivers available?
Yes. Authors from World Bank/Research4Life Group A (low-income) countries get an automatic 100% waiver; Group B (lower-middle-income) authors may apply for a 50% waiver. Corresponding authors without institutional funding can request a hardship waiver at the time of initial submission (not after acceptance).
Q: Does paying the APC affect editorial decisions?
No. Editors and reviewers have no access to authors' financial or waiver status, and it does not play a role in acceptance decisions.
Q: How can I pay the APC?
International authors: bank wire transfer (SWIFT), credit/debit card, or platforms like Western Union, Xoom, or Revolut. National (Bangladeshi) authors: direct bank deposit/EFT (BEFTN/NPSB) or mobile financial services. An official invoice is issued only after formal acceptance.
Q: Where is IJARIT indexed?
It's indexed/listed in DOAJ, CABI, and Crossref, and is an active FAO AGRIS data provider. It's hosted on BanglaJOL (Bangladesh Journals Online).
Q: Can I become a peer reviewer for IJARIT?
Yes — the journal accepts reviewer applications via a form linked on its site; contact the editorial office through the journal's contact page for details.
Q: Can editorial board members publish in the journal?
Yes, but their submissions go through the same double-blind review process, handled by an independent editor to avoid conflicts of interest.
Q: What if my manuscript is rejected unfairly?
Authors can submit a formal written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief with a point-by-point scientific rebuttal. Appeals are reviewed by an independent editorial board member.
Q: How can I contact the journal?
Via the "Contact the journal" / "Contact" page on the IJARIT website https://ijarit.online/index.php/journal/about/contact.
