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Author Guidelines

Welcome to The Field & Formula.
We are an English-language agricultural magazine dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and practical farm management. We invite researchers, academicians, progressive farmers, and students to submit high-quality popular articles that make agricultural science accessible and actionable.

Please read the following guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Aims & Scope

We accept popular articles, success stories, and practical insights across the following disciplines:

Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Horticulture, Forestry, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Extension and Communication, Economics, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Meteorology.

Articles should avoid heavy jargon and complex statistical data. The goal is to translate the "Formula" (the science) into the "Field" (practical application).

2. Manuscript Formatting

• Language: English only. Ensure clear, grammatically correct writing.

• Word Count: Articles should ideally be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.

• Document Type: Submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

• Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing.

• Title: Keep it catchy, concise, and relevant to the content (maximum 15 words).

3. Authorship & Affiliations

• Include the full names of all authors.

• List the current designation, department, and institution/university for each author.

• Clearly indicate the Corresponding Author with an active email address.

• Limit the number of authors to a maximum of 4 to 5 per article.

4. Article Structure

Since these are popular articles (not academic research papers), please structure your manuscript as follows:

• Introduction: Hook the reader. Explain the background of the topic and why it is important to the farming community today.

• Main Body: Use short, clear paragraphs and informative subheadings to break up the text.

• Practical Application: Clearly explain how this information can be used by farmers or agricultural professionals in the field.

• Conclusion/Summary: A brief wrap-up of the main takeaways.

• References: Keep citations to a minimum. List only 3 to 5 key references for further reading.

5. Tables, Figures & Photographs

As a magazine, visual appeal is highly important.

• Include 2 to 4 high-quality, relevant photographs (e.g., crop diseases, field setups, equipment).

• Submit images as separate high-resolution JPEG or PNG files, or embed them clearly within the Word document.

• Provide a short, descriptive caption for every image or table.

• Ensure you have the right to use the images provided (original photos are preferred).

6. Originality & Plagiarism

• The Field & Formula strictly publishes original content.

• Articles must not have been published elsewhere or currently be under consideration by another magazine or journal.

• Plagiarized content or articles entirely generated by AI will be rejected.

7. How to Submit

All submissions must be made through our online portal.

1. Click the "Make a Submission" button or go to the Submissions tab.

2. Register as an Author (or log in if you already have an account).

3. Follow the 5-step OJS submission process, ensuring you upload your main manuscript file and any separate image files.

We look forward to reading your contributions!

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.

• This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines (Please read our Submission Guidelines).

• The main manuscript is saved as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) and falls within the recommended word count of 1,000 to 1,500 words.

• All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.

• Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.

• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.

• I have the full names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations ready for all co-authors (maximum of 5 authors). 

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with The Field & Formula agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the magazine right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This allows others to share and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided they give appropriate credit to the authors and acknowledge its initial publication in this magazine.

2. Authors are permitted and encouraged to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the magazine's published version of the work (e.g., posting it to an institutional repository, agricultural extension portal, or publishing it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in The Field & Formula.

3. Authors are permitted to post their work online (e.g., on their personal or university website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges and greater visibility within the agricultural community.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy & Data Protection

The Field & Formula is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Data Collection and Usage

The names, email addresses, and professional affiliations entered into this journal management system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this magazine (such as the editorial workflow, peer review process, and publishing notifications). Your personal data will not be made available for any other commercial purpose or provided to any outside marketing parties.

2. Open Access Indexing

Please note that when an article is published, the authors' names, affiliations, and published contact details become part of the public scientific record to ensure proper academic credit and global indexing (e.g., Google Scholar).

3. Cookies and System Tracking

Our publishing platform, Open Journal Systems (OJS), uses temporary cookies to manage user sessions (such as keeping you logged into your author dashboard). We do not use tracking cookies to monitor your browsing activities outside of our website.

Your Data Rights: Users registered with The Field & Formula have the right to review, update, or request the deletion of their personal profile data at any time. If you wish to have your account removed from our system, please contact the editorial team.