Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Agrifor Journal is a scientific journal that contains writings in the form of research results, book review, conceptual studies, and scientific works in the field of Agriculture and Forestry concerning relevant cultivation.

 

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

Review Process:

  1. The editor accepts the manuscript from the author;
  2. The editor evaluates the manuscript according to the scope and style of the journal's environment, if it does not fit the script, it is rejected; 
  3. The editor sends the manuscript to the reviewer along with the review form at OJS, the process takes 2-4 weeks;
  4. The reviewer sends the review form back to the Editor, the revised text;
  5. Editor's decision (rejected, requires a major revision, needs a small revision, or is accepted);
  6. Confirmation to the author.
  7. If revised, the author revises the manuscript and must be returned to the editor, waited for two months if more is considered as a new sender.

 

Publication Frequency

The Agrifor Journal is published twice a year in March and October.


Agrifor Journal is a scientific journal that contains writings in the form of research results, book review, conceptual studies, and scientific works in the field of Agriculture and Forestry on the cultivation of relevant.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. there is no charge for downloading content such as pdf and doc.

 

Archiving

This journal uses the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems to create a distributed filing system among participating libraries and allows the library to create permanent journal archives for conservation and restoration purposes.

AGRIFOR has electronic backup and preservation of access to the content of its journals via the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN). This can be seen in Publisher Manifest.

PKP has developed the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to digitally preserve OJS journals. The LOCKSS program offers decentralized and distributed preservation, seamless perpetual access, and preservation of the authentic original version of the content. The PKP PN ensures that journals that are not part of any other digital preservation service (such as CLOCKSS or Portico) can be preserved for long-term access. For additional details about the PKP PN. Please see the high-level overview (an early discussion document).

 

Publication Ethic

Publication Ethic

Agrifor Journal (Journal of Agriculture and Forestry), is a journal managed by the Faculty of Agriculture University of 17 August 1945 Samarinda, published by the Institute for Research and Community Services (LP2M) University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda. The Agrifor Journal was first published in 2001 in the printed version of ISSN P 1412-6885 in 2016 acquired ISSN O 2503-4960.

Agrifor Journal is a scientific journal which contains writings in the form of research results, book review, conceptual studies, and scientific works in the field of Agriculture and Forestry concerning relevant cultivation.

This statement of scientific code of ethics is a statement of code of ethics for all parties involved in the publication process of this scientific journal, namely managers, editors, peer reviewers, and writers.

The Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications essentially upholds three ethical values in publications, namely Neutrality, which is free from conflicting interests in management of the publications; Justice, namely giving authorship rights to those entitled as authors; and Honesty, which is free from duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in publications.

 

Author

  1. The author must present the manuscript of the results ot the ideas or research in a clear, honest, and without duplication, data fabrication, data falsification and plagiarism.
  2. The author is responsible for the confirmation submitted on the manuscript that has been written.
  3. The author must show references from the opinions and works of others quoted.
  4. Authors are not allowed to make the same duplicate manuscript and sent to more than one journal simultaneously because it is unethical.
  5. The author must write the script ethically, honestly and responsibly, in accordance with applicable scientific writing regulations.
  6. The author does not mind if the manuscript has edited the review and layout process without changing the substance or main ideas of the writing.
  7. If the writer finds significant errors or inaccuracies in the work of his own publication, the author's obligation to immediately notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with editor to retract or correct the manuscript that has been published.
  8. If the research uses hazardous chemicals the writer must clearly write the procedure in the manuscript.

 

Editor's Duties

  1. Agrifor Journal Editor has the duty to decide on a suitable manuscript to be published through an editorial board meeting that refers to the applicable legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement, duplication, data fabrication, data falsification and plagiarism.
  2. Editor in the the process of reviewing and accepting the manuscript, the team is based on the principle of equal treatment in making decisions to publish manuscripts by not distinguishing race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political ideology of the author.
  3. The editor must ensure that each manuscript is initially evaluated by the editor because of originality. The editor arranges and uses peer reviews according to his field of knowledge for papers to be published fairly and wisely. The editor should explain the process of peer review in their information for authors and also shows the parts of the journal  which was by colleagues.
  4. The editor and editorial team will maintain the confidentiality of any information about the manuscripts or manuscripts entered except with the author's permission.
  5. Unpublished manuscripts will not be used by Agrifor Journal research editors but will be returned directly to the authors.

 

Review Task

  1.  Peer review helps the editor in making editorial decisions and through editorial communication with the author if there is an improvement in the manuscript.
  2. Peer review must be fair and timely.
  3. Peer review must keep the manuscript confidential received when reviewed.
  4. The results of the peer review must be kept confidential not for personal benefit, conflicts of interest with any party.
  5. The results of peer review if there is substantial substantive similarity to be considered by the editor whether or not it is appropriate to publish.

 

Publisher Duties
  1. Agrifor Journal Publisher is responsible for publishing incoming manuscripts which have been through the process of editing, reviewing, and layout in accordance with the rules of publishing a Scientific Journal and coordinated with LP2M.
  2. Agrifor Journal Publisher is responsible for ensuring academic freedom for editors, mitra bestari and peer reviewers in carrying out their respective duties.
  3. Agrifor Journal Publishers are responsible for maintaining privacy and protecting intellectual property and copyright, and editorial freedom.

 

Author Fees

This journal charges the following author fees.

Article Submission: 0.00 (IDR)

Fast-Track Review: 0.00 (IDR)

Article Publication: 400000.00 (IDR)

Vol.23 No.2, Oktober 2024

 

Correction and Retraction Policies

Agrifor is committed to publish correction (errata and corrigenda) or retraction in accordance with the COPE Guidelines. In all cases, these notices are linked to the original article.

Correction

Errata provide a means of correcting errors that occurred after proofreading process. This includes writing, typing, editing, or publication (e.g., a misspelling, a dropped word or line, or mislabeling in a figure) of a published article. The authors need to send direct email to the editorial office (agriforuntagsamarinda@gmail.com) to ask for an erratum and the correction will be taken based on the last proofread provided. Corrigenda provides a means of correcting errors that are made by the authors but the errors should not alter the overall basic results or conclusions of a published article. Note that the addition of new data is not permitted. For corrections of a scientific nature or issues involving authorship, all disputing parties must agree, in writing, to publication of the Correction. For omission of an author as name, letters must be signed by the authors of the article and the author whose name was omitted. The editor who handled the article will be consulted if necessary.

Retraction Policies

Information on COPE Retraction Guidelines can be found here: Retraction Guidelines

 

Plagiation Policy

Every manuscript submitted to the Journal of agriculture and Forestry (Agrifor) must be free from content containing plagiarism. Authors are advised to use plagiarism detection software to check content similarity. The editorial team detects plagiarism in articles submitted to Agrifor using anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin). The maximum limit for plagiarism is 25%.

 

Author Contributios

Author contributions (if the author more than one): If there is only a single author in the article, this section is not necessary. For research articles with several authors, a short paragraph specifying their individual contributions must be provided. Please turn to theCRediT taxonomy for the term explanation. Authorship must be limited to those who have contributed substantially to the work reported.

Example: “Conceptualization, X.X. and Y.Y.; methodology, X.X.; software, X.X.; validation, X.X., Y.Y. and Z.Z.; formal analysis, X.X.; investigation, X.X.; resources, X.X.; data curation, X.X.; writing—original draft preparation, X.X.; writing—review and editing, X.X.; visualization, X.X.; supervision, X.X.; project administration, X.X.; funding acquisition, Y.Y. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.”

NOTE: X.X., Y.Y., and Z.Z. are the initial of the author’s name.

 

AI Policy

Gen-AI and AI-Driven Tools Usage Policy

This policy has been implemented in response to the rise of generative AI and AI-based technologies, which are expected to be used more widely by academic writers and content creators. Generative AI refers to AI systems that can generate new content, such as text, graphics, or music, while AI-based technologies cover a wider range of applications that utilise AI to analyse data, automate processes, and support decision-making. This policy aims to provide transparency and guidance to authors, reviewers, a editors/copyeditors/proofreaders at the AGRIFOR, and the journal monitors these changes and adjusts its regulations as necessary.

Policy for Authors

Permitted Use of AI

Authors may use AI tools to support manuscript preparation, including language improvement, grammar checking, text organization, and readability enhancement. AI may also assist research activities, provided its application is clearly explained and does not replace the authors' independent scholarly judgment.

Academic Integrity and Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and validity of their manuscripts. AI-generated information, citations, and references must be verified against reliable sources. The use of AI to fabricate or manipulate research data, findings, references, or quotations is strictly prohibited.

AI Disclosure

Authors must disclose any substantive use of AI beyond basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections. The disclosure should identify the AI tool used, its purpose, and the extent of its contribution. When AI is employed in data processing or analysis, its use must also be described in the Methods section.

Example of AI Declaration:

"The authors used [AI tool name] to assist with [specific purpose]. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and verified by the authors, who retain full responsibility for the manuscript."

Authorship

AI tools cannot be recognized as authors or co-authors. Authorship is limited to human contributors who are accountable for the research and its publication.

Research Data and Visual Materials

Authors must protect confidential information, research participants' identities, and intellectual property rights when using AI technologies. AI-generated or AI-modified images and figures must not misrepresent research evidence. Any substantive use of AI in producing research visualizations must be disclosed and appropriately justified.

Policy for Reviewers

Manuscripts submitted to AGRIFOR are confidential scholarly documents. Reviewers are strictly prohibited from uploading manuscripts, unpublished research materials, or review-related information to external generative AI platforms.

AI tools must not replace reviewers' independent assessment or generate substantive peer review evaluations. Reviewers remain responsible for providing objective, evidence-based, and constructive recommendations.

Policy for Editors, Copyeditors, and Proofreaders

Editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and editorial correspondence. Uploading unpublished manuscripts to external AI tools for evaluation, editing, or proofreading is prohibited.

Editorial decisions must be based on human expertise and reviewers' recommendations. AI-assisted technologies may support administrative activities and manuscript integrity screening, provided confidentiality and ethical requirements are maintained.

AI Detection and Editorial Evaluation

AGRIFOR uses Turnitin's AI Detection as a supporting instrument in manuscript screening. However, AI detection results must not be considered definitive evidence of inappropriate AI use or serve as the sole basis for manuscript rejection.

When potential violations are identified, the editorial team may request clarification or supporting information from the authors before making a decision.

Policy Compliance and Updates

Failure to comply with this policy may result in manuscript revision requests, rejection, or appropriate post-publication action in accordance with the journal's publication ethics.

AGRIFOR supports the usage of technology that strengthens the integrity and efficiency of the editorial or peer-review process while complying with the principles of confidentiality and protecting the rights of all parties involved. This policy is subject to change in accordance with the rules governing the use of AI in academic environments.

 

Archiving

AGRIFOR has electronic backup and preservation of access to the content of its journals via the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN). This can be seen in Publisher Manifest.

PKP has developed the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to digitally preserve OJS journals. The LOCKSS program offers decentralized and distributed preservation, seamless perpetual access, and preservation of the authentic original version of the content. The PKP PN ensures that journals that are not part of any other digital preservation service (such as CLOCKSS or Portico) can be preserved for long-term access. For additional details about the PKP PN. Please see the high-level overview (an early discussion document).