Double-Blind Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain impartiality. Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review.
Expert Reviewers: Manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent experts with relevant expertise. Reviewers are selected based on their scholarly credentials and experience.
Evaluation Criteria: Each paper is assessed for originality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the conference theme of "Innovation in Agricultural Technology for Circular Economy."
Decision-Making: Manuscripts will be classified as either accepted, rejected, or requiring minor or major revisions.
Timely Feedback: Authors receive constructive feedback within a specified timeframe to facilitate prompt revisions and publication.
Utilization of OJS: The OJS platform will be employed to streamline the submission, review, and publication processes. Authors can submit their manuscripts, track the review status, and communicate with the editorial team through the OJS system.
2. Editorial Committee
International Composition: Our editorial committee comprises esteemed scholars from diverse geographical regions and specializations within agricultural technology.
Affiliations: Editors are affiliated with reputable academic and research institutions, ensuring a wide range of perspectives and expertise.
Responsibilities: The committee oversees the peer review process, makes final decisions on manuscript acceptance, and ensures adherence to ethical standards.
3. Submission Guidelines
Manuscript Preparation: Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the provided template, ensuring clarity and consistency.
Original Work: Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
Language: Papers must be written in clear, concise English. Non-native speakers are encouraged to seek professional editing services.
4. Ethical Standards
Research Integrity: All research must be conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines, including obtaining necessary approvals and consents.
Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the review or publication process.
Data Transparency: Authors should be prepared to provide raw data or additional information if requested by reviewers or editors.
5. Publication Ethics
Plagiarism Detection: All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software to ensure originality.
Duplicate Publication: Manuscripts that have been published elsewhere will be rejected. Authors must inform the editors of any related submissions.
Corrections and Retractions: If errors or ethical issues are discovered post-publication, we will issue corrections or retractions as necessary.
6. Conference Scope and Relevance
Alignment with Conference Theme: Papers must align with the conference's focus on innovation in agricultural technology and contribute to the circular economy discourse.
Interdisciplinary Approach: We welcome interdisciplinary studies that bridge gaps between different areas of agricultural science and technology.
7. Author Affiliations
Accurate Representation: Authors must provide accurate affiliations, including institution names and countries/regions.
Contribution Disclosure: A statement outlining each author's contribution to the research must be included.
8. Conference Proceedings Publication
Timeliness: We are committed to timely publication of proceedings to disseminate research promptly.
Indexing: Selected papers will be submitted for indexing in reputable databases, such as Bio Web of Conferences.
9. Adherence to Community Standards
Best Practices: We adhere to the best practices in scholarly publishing as outlined by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and other relevant bodies.
Transparency: Our editorial processes are transparent, and we welcome feedback to improve our practices.
