Open Access Policy

Understanding Our Open Access Policy

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) follows a full open-access publishing model, ensuring that all agricultural research articles are freely available online immediately upon publication. Readers do not require a subscription or payment to access the journal’s content. This approach removes barriers to knowledge-sharing and guarantees that farmers, researchers, policymakers, academicians, and students can benefit equally from the latest agricultural findings.

This policy aligns with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition of open access, supporting global knowledge exchange and promoting the advancement of agricultural sciences for sustainable development and food security.

Why Open Access?

Publishing under an open-access model ensures that agricultural research achieves its highest potential impact:

• Free Accessibility – Anyone, anywhere in the world, can read and use published articles without cost.
• Immediate Availability – Articles are made available online as soon as they are published, without any embargo period.
• Reuse Rights – Published materials may be shared, reproduced, and used for teaching, extension work, and further research, provided proper citation is given.
• Creative Commons License – All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, which allows broad reuse and distribution with proper credit to the authors.

Agricultural Research Areas Covered Under Open Access

The AATCC Review makes all published work openly available across a wide range of agricultural disciplines, including:

• Crop Science & Agronomy
• Soil Science & Plant Nutrition
• Plant Pathology & Pest Management
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Horticultural Science
• Agroecology & Sustainable Farming Systems
• Livestock & Animal Science
• Irrigation & Water Management
• Agricultural Engineering & Mechanization
• Food Science & Postharvest Technology
• Agricultural Policy & Economics

Benefits for Authors Publishing in Open Access

• High Visibility & Global Reach – Open access increases readership and dissemination of agricultural research worldwide.
• Higher Citation Potential – Freely accessible articles are more likely to be cited and used in future studies.
• Knowledge Transfer to Practice – Research outcomes directly benefit practitioners, policymakers, and farming communities.
• Compliance with Funding Requirements – Many institutions and funding agencies require or support open-access publishing.

Copyright & Licensing Policy

Copyright Policy

Authors’ Rights

At the Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review), authors retain the copyright of their published work. This means that the intellectual property rights remain with the author(s), allowing them to:

• Control how their research is shared and reused.
• Deposit and archive their work in institutional or subject-specific repositories.
• Reuse content for teaching, extension activities, or policy-making.

By ensuring authors retain their rights, we support the free flow of agricultural knowledge and encourage its direct application in fields such as crop improvement, soil health, pest management, irrigation, biotechnology, and sustainable farming systems.

Rights Granted to Third Parties

Authors grant permission for their articles to be used by third parties under the following conditions:

• Integrity of the Work: The research must not be misrepresented or altered in a misleading way.
• Proper Attribution: Any reuse must clearly credit the authors, article title, and AATCC Review as the original publisher.
• Citation: References to the original work should include complete bibliographic details.

This ensures that agricultural research can be shared widely while maintaining academic recognition and credibility for the original authors.

Publishing Rights

By submitting an article, authors grant AATCC Review a non-exclusive license to:

• Publish and distribute the article worldwide in print and electronic formats.
• Archive and preserve the article in digital repositories for long-term access.
• Identify as publisher of the official version of record.

This arrangement enables the journal to make agricultural research openly available while safeguarding the authors’ ownership rights.

Licensing Policy — Creative Commons License

All articles in AATCC Review are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to:

• Share – copy, distribute, and transmit agricultural research in any medium (digital or print).
• Adapt – remix, translate, transform, and build upon the research for new innovations in agriculture, including commercial uses such as agri-tech applications, farm practices, or extension models.

Conditions of Use

• Attribution: Proper credit must always be given to the authors and AATCC Review. A link to the license and disclosure of any modifications is required.
• No Additional Restrictions: No extra legal or technological barriers may be applied that would restrict others from lawful use of the research.

Self-Archiving Policy

To promote wider dissemination of agricultural knowledge, authors are encouraged to self-archive their work in:

• Institutional repositories (e.g., agricultural universities).
• Subject-specific repositories (e.g., agronomy, soil science, plant pathology databases).
• Personal or institutional websites.

Both preprint and postprint versions may be deposited, provided that the published version in AATCC Review is cited as the source.

Editorial Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is committed to maintaining the highest editorial standards in publishing. Our editorial policy ensures that the review, evaluation, and publication of agricultural research are handled with fairness, transparency, and integrity. The editorial team strives to create a platform where high-quality research across all areas of agriculture—including crop science, soil health, plant protection, biotechnology, horticulture, irrigation, livestock, food systems, and sustainable farming practices—can be shared globally.

Editorial Independence

The editorial board operates with complete independence. Decisions regarding manuscript selection, peer review, acceptance, or rejection are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the work, without influence from commercial interests, funding agencies, or personal relationships.

Editorial Process

• Initial Screening – All submitted manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial office to ensure alignment with the journal’s agricultural scope and formatting guidelines.
• Assignment to Editors – Suitable manuscripts are assigned to subject-specific editors (e.g., crop science editor, soil science editor).
• Peer Review – The editor assigns the paper to qualified reviewers for double-blind peer review.
• Editorial Decision – Based on reviewers’ feedback, the editor makes a decision: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
• Final Approval – The Editor-in-Chief oversees the final acceptance and ensures compliance with ethical and publication standards.

Transparency in Decision-Making

Authors are informed of the review process and editorial decisions in a timely manner. Decisions are supported by constructive reviewer comments to help authors improve their work. Appeals or complaints against editorial decisions can be formally submitted and will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and advisory board.

Role of the Editorial Board

The editorial board consists of experienced researchers and professionals in various fields of agriculture. Their responsibilities include:

• Upholding the integrity of the peer review process.
• Guiding the journal’s scope to cover emerging trends in agriculture.
• Ensuring diversity in topics, methodologies, and geographical representation.
• Promoting ethical publishing and discouraging misconduct.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The editorial team adheres to the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and ensures that all manuscripts are treated with fairness, confidentiality, and respect.

Scope of the Journal

The editorial board oversees publications across a broad range of agricultural topics, including but not limited to:

• Crop improvement and genetic resources
• Soil science and nutrient management
• Plant pathology and pest control
• Agricultural biotechnology and bioinformatics
• Horticulture and postharvest management
• Agroecology and sustainable farming
• Livestock and animal husbandry
• Irrigation, water management, and mechanization
• Food science, safety, and processing
• Agricultural economics and policy studies

Peer Review Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) follows a double-blind peer review system to ensure that manuscripts are evaluated fairly, transparently, and solely on the basis of scientific quality. Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the process, which minimizes bias and promotes objective evaluation.

Objectives of Peer Review

The peer review system is designed to:

• Maintain the scientific integrity of published agricultural research.
• Ensure that manuscripts contribute new knowledge or insights to the agricultural sciences.
• Provide authors with constructive feedback to improve their work.
• Uphold the journal’s reputation for rigorous and ethical publishing practices.

Peer Review Process

Initial Assessment – The editorial office screens each submission for relevance to agricultural scope, originality, and compliance with submission guidelines.

Reviewer Selection – Manuscripts are assigned to two or more qualified reviewers with expertise in the specific agricultural field (e.g., crop breeding, soil science, plant pathology, agricultural economics).

Double-Blind Review – Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another throughout the process.

Evaluation Criteria – Reviewers assess:

• Scientific rigor and methodology
• Novelty and significance to agriculture
• Clarity of presentation and data analysis
• Relevance to agricultural practices, sustainability, or food security

Editorial Decision – Based on reviewers’ reports, the editor decides to accept, reject, or request revisions.

Revisions and Resubmission – Authors are invited to revise their manuscript according to reviewer feedback. Revised submissions may undergo further review.

Final Approval – The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision after ensuring that ethical and quality standards are met.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Provide unbiased, constructive, and timely feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript content.
• Disclose any conflict of interest with respect to the research, authors, or funding sources.
• Evaluate the manuscript based on scientific merit, not on the reputation of the authors or institution.

Author Responsibilities

• Respond to reviewers’ comments thoroughly and respectfully.
• Submit revised manuscripts within the stipulated timeline.
• Ensure that all co-authors approve the final version.

Transparency and Integrity
The peer review process is conducted according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Reviewers’ feedback is shared with authors to ensure transparency, and the editorial team monitors the process to avoid delays and ensure fairness.

Authorship Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) follows strict authorship guidelines to ensure that credit is given fairly and transparently. Authorship should accurately reflect individuals’ contributions to agricultural research, data generation, analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Criteria for Authorship

An individual qualifies for authorship if they have made substantial contributions in one or more of the following areas:

• Conceptualization & Design – Developing the research idea, objectives, or methodology related to agricultural science.
• Data Collection & Experimentation – Performing fieldwork, laboratory experiments, surveys, or trials in areas such as crop production, soil management, pest control, irrigation, or livestock management.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation – Analyzing agricultural datasets, interpreting findings, or validating experimental results.
• Manuscript Preparation – Writing significant portions of the manuscript, revising critically for intellectual content, or drafting key sections.
• Final Approval – Reviewing and approving the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

Acknowledgment of Contributors

Individuals who contribute to the research but do not meet the full authorship criteria should be acknowledged. Examples include:

• Providing technical assistance (e.g., soil testing, laboratory support).
• Offering administrative or financial support.
• Assisting with data entry, field surveys, or routine tasks.
• Providing professional language editing.

Such contributors should be listed in the Acknowledgments section of the paper with their consent.

Order of Authors

The order of authors should reflect the level of contribution made by each individual.

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office and ensuring that all co-authors approve the submitted and revised versions of the manuscript. Any disputes regarding authorship order must be resolved by the authors before submission.

Responsibilities of Authors

• Ensure that all individuals listed as authors meet the authorship criteria.
• Obtain consent from all co-authors before submission.
• Declare any conflicts of interest and funding sources.
• Take collective responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and ethical compliance of the work.

Misuse of Authorship

The journal strictly prohibits:

• Gift Authorship – Adding individuals who made no significant contribution.
• Ghost Authorship – Excluding individuals who made a significant contribution.
• Honorary Authorship – Listing senior figures who did not participate in the research.

Such practices are considered violations of ethical standards and may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of the paper.

Commitment to Ethical Authorship in Agriculture

By following this policy, AATCC Review ensures that credit is fairly assigned and that all contributions to agricultural research are properly recognized—upholding academic integrity and promoting collaborative science for global agricultural development.

Plagiarism Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) maintains a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All manuscripts submitted must represent original agricultural research, free from duplication, falsification, or unethical text reuse. Ensuring originality protects the credibility of agricultural science and maintains trust among researchers, farmers, policymakers, and readers worldwide.

Plagiarism Detection

• Every submission is checked using advanced similarity detection software (Turnitin/iThenticate).
• The similarity report is carefully reviewed by the editorial office to distinguish between acceptable similarity (e.g., references, commonly used agricultural terms) and unethical copying.
• If high similarity is detected, authors will be asked to revise or the manuscript may be rejected.

Acceptable vs. Unacceptable Practices

✅ Acceptable:

• Properly cited quotations and references.
• Use of standard agricultural terminology (e.g., “integrated pest management,” “sustainable farming practices”).
• Reuse of methodology descriptions with citation to original work.

❌ Unacceptable:

• Copying large portions of text or data without citation.
• Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own published work without acknowledgment).
• Republishing previously published research with minor changes (duplicate publication).
• Using figures, tables, or datasets from other sources without proper permission.

Consequences of Plagiarism

• Before publication: The manuscript will be rejected, and authors will be notified.
• After publication: The article may be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued.
• Repeated plagiarism by the same author may lead to a ban on future submissions.

Author Responsibilities

• Submit only original agricultural research.
• Properly acknowledge all sources, including datasets, extension materials, and previously published agricultural trials.
• Avoid excessive text recycling, even from the author’s own prior work.
• Ensure that all figures, images, and datasets used are properly cited or have necessary permissions.

Commitment to Integrity

By enforcing strict plagiarism checks, AATCC Review ensures that only authentic and original contributions in agriculture are published. This protects the integrity of scientific publishing and helps advance global agricultural knowledge in an ethical manner.

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of unethical behavior in scholarly publishing. Our ethical practices are guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability in agricultural research dissemination.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Ensure fair, unbiased, and timely decisions on all submitted manuscripts.
• Evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of scientific merit and relevance to agriculture, without discrimination based on race, gender, institution, or geography.
• Maintain confidentiality of all submissions during the review process.
• Take action against research misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication).

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations of manuscripts.
• Avoid any form of bias or personal criticism of the authors.
• Decline reviews if there is a conflict of interest with the authors or the research.
• Report any suspected ethical violations, such as plagiarism, unethical experimentation, or data manipulation.

Responsibilities of Authors

• Submit only original agricultural research that has not been published elsewhere.
• Accurately present methods, results, and data related to agriculture (e.g., crop trials, soil experiments, livestock studies).
• Properly cite all sources, datasets, and previously published work.
• Disclose all potential conflicts of interest and sources of financial support.
• Ensure ethical treatment of humans, animals, and the environment in agricultural research.

Research Misconduct

The journal strictly prohibits:

• Plagiarism – Copying text, data, or ideas without proper citation.
• Fabrication or Falsification of Data – Altering agricultural trial results, soil or crop data, or experimental findings.
• Duplicate Submission/Publication – Submitting the same work to multiple journals.
• Improper Authorship – Gift, ghost, or honorary authorship practices.

Cases of misconduct will result in rejection, retraction, or permanent banning from future submissions.

Handling Malpractice

Allegations of misconduct are investigated according to COPE flowcharts. Authors and reviewers will be contacted to provide clarification. If malpractice is confirmed, corrective actions such as article retraction, correction notices, or institutional reporting will be taken.

Commitment to Ethical Agricultural Publishing

By adhering to strict publication ethics and malpractice policies, AATCC Review ensures the publication of credible, trustworthy, and ethical agricultural research. This commitment supports global agricultural development, sustainability, and innovation.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) requires all participants in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—to disclose any potential conflicts of interest (COI) that may influence their objectivity. Our aim is to maintain transparency, fairness, and integrity in agricultural publishing.

What Constitutes a Conflict of Interest?

A conflict of interest occurs when professional judgment regarding research is influenced, or perceived to be influenced, by secondary interests such as:

• Financial Interests – Funding from agribusiness companies, seed industries, fertilizer or pesticide firms, biotech corporations, or other entities with a stake in the research outcome.
• Personal/Professional Relationships – Collaborations, close personal ties, or disputes with authors, reviewers, or institutions.
• Academic Competition – Rivalry or competition within the same research field (e.g., crop genetics, soil fertility, irrigation management).
• Institutional Affiliations – Research linked to organizations that may benefit directly from specific findings.

Author Responsibilities

• Disclose all sources of funding, grants, or sponsorships related to the research.
• Declare any financial ties with companies or organizations that could benefit from the research (e.g., agrochemical manufacturers, seed companies).
• Clearly state any personal, academic, or professional relationships that may present a conflict.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Decline review assignments if a COI exists with the authors, institution, or subject of the manuscript.
• Refrain from using unpublished data for personal research or benefit.
• Provide objective and unbiased reviews based solely on scientific quality.

Editor Responsibilities

• Assign manuscripts to reviewers without conflicts of interest.
• Refrain from making editorial decisions if they have a personal, financial, or professional connection to the research or authors.
• Ensure transparency by managing COI declarations fairly and consistently.

Managing Conflicts of Interest

All disclosed COIs are evaluated by the editorial team. If necessary, alternative reviewers or editors will be appointed. COI disclosures may be published with the article to maintain transparency. Failure to disclose a conflict may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of the article.

Commitment to Transparency in Agriculture

By enforcing strict COI guidelines, AATCC Review ensures that agricultural research is evaluated and published without bias, strengthening trust among researchers, farmers, policymakers, and the global scientific community.

Correction, Retraction & Withdrawal Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and credibility of the scholarly record in agricultural research. If errors or ethical issues are identified in published articles, the journal follows a transparent process for issuing corrections, retractions, or withdrawals in line with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Corrections (Errata/Corrections)

When Issued: If a published article contains minor errors (e.g., spelling mistakes, author name corrections, minor data mislabeling) that do not alter the overall findings or conclusions.

Process:

• Authors or readers notify the editorial office.
• Errors are verified by the editorial team.
• A correction notice is published online and linked to the original article.

Example in Agriculture: Mislabeling of crop variety names, incorrect figure legends, or minor data reporting errors in soil or yield studies.

2. Retractions

When Issued: If serious issues compromise the validity or integrity of the research, such as:

• Plagiarism or duplicate publication.
• Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulated results.
• Unethical agricultural experimentation (e.g., improper handling of field trials, animal welfare violations).

Process:

• Investigation is carried out by the editorial office in consultation with authors, reviewers, or institutions.
• If confirmed, a retraction notice is issued and linked to the article.
• The original article is watermarked as “Retracted” but remains accessible for transparency.

3. Withdrawals (Pre-Publication)

When Issued: Before official publication (e.g., during review or proofing) if:

• The manuscript is found to contain major errors.
• Authors request withdrawal with valid justification.
• The submission violates journal ethics (e.g., simultaneous submission to multiple journals).

Process:

• Authors must submit a written request to withdraw.
• The editorial office confirms and documents the reason for withdrawal.

4. Author & Editorial Responsibilities

• Authors are responsible for promptly notifying the journal of any discovered errors.
• Editors ensure timely, fair, and transparent investigation of ethical concerns.
• Institutions may be contacted in cases of research misconduct or serious malpractice.

5. Commitment to Integrity

By enforcing this policy, AATCC Review ensures that agricultural research remains reliable, trustworthy, and ethically sound. This process safeguards readers, researchers, and the wider farming and policymaking communities who rely on accurate scientific information.

Article Processing Charges (APC) & Waiver Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published agricultural research is freely available to readers worldwide. To cover the costs of editorial management, peer review, online hosting, indexing, and digital preservation, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to authors upon acceptance of their manuscript.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

APC is applicable only after a manuscript is peer-reviewed and accepted for publication.

The APC supports:

• High-quality peer review process.
• Copyediting, formatting, and typesetting of articles.
• Long-term digital archiving and indexing.
• Free global access for researchers, policymakers, and farmers.

(The exact APC amount is listed on the journal’s website under “Fees & Payments.”)

Waiver & Discount Policy

We recognize that not all authors may have the financial resources to pay APCs. Therefore, AATCC Review offers waivers and discounts on a case-by-case basis:

• Full Waiver – Available to authors from low-income countries as classified by the World Bank.
• Partial Waiver/Discount – Considered for authors from lower-middle-income countries or for research supported by limited institutional funding.
• Special Waivers – May be granted for outstanding agricultural research with high social or scientific impact, especially studies that benefit sustainable farming, food security, and rural development.

How to Apply for a Waiver

Authors must request a waiver during the submission process and provide justification (e.g., lack of institutional funding, personal financial constraints).

The editorial office will review waiver requests independently of the peer review process to ensure fairness.

Waiver approval or rejection will be communicated before final acceptance.

Commitment to Accessibility

By maintaining a transparent APC and waiver policy, AATCC Review ensures that financial constraints do not prevent the publication of valuable agricultural research. This approach supports inclusivity, global participation, and the dissemination of knowledge to benefit farming communities and the agricultural sector worldwide.

Archiving / Digital Preservation Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of all its published agricultural research. Ensuring the durability and reliability of scientific content is vital for supporting researchers, farmers, policymakers, and educators worldwide.

Digital Preservation Systems

To safeguard published articles against loss, corruption, or technological obsolescence, AATCC Review employs recognized preservation systems:

• LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Ensures permanent archiving by distributing journal content across multiple partner libraries.
• PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN): Provides decentralized and secure long-term preservation for all Open Journal Systems (OJS)-based content.
• Self-Archiving Rights: Authors are permitted to deposit published versions of their articles in institutional repositories, research networks, or personal websites, with proper citation and link to the journal.

Indexing & Backups

All published articles are assigned DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) for persistent linking. Regular backups of journal content are maintained to prevent data loss. Metadata is deposited with indexing partners to increase discoverability and ensure redundancy.

Commitment to Agricultural Knowledge Preservation

By adopting reliable digital preservation practices, AATCC Review guarantees that agricultural research—including studies on crop improvement, soil fertility, irrigation, livestock, and sustainability—remains permanently accessible to current and future generations.

Data Sharing / Data Availability Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) strongly supports the principle of open and transparent sharing of research data. Availability of data promotes reproducibility, accountability, and innovation in agricultural sciences, enabling farmers, policymakers, and researchers worldwide to benefit from published research.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are encouraged to make all underlying data available that supports the results reported in their article (e.g., crop yield datasets, soil nutrient analysis, irrigation trials, pest management results, genomic sequences).

Data should be shared in recognized repositories or supplementary files wherever possible. Examples include:

• GenBank for genetic data.
• FAO, CGIAR, or institutional repositories for agricultural datasets.
• Dryad, Figshare, Zenodo for general data storage.

A Data Availability Statement must be included in every manuscript, specifying how and where the data can be accessed.

Data Formats and Standards

Data should be deposited in open, machine-readable formats (e.g., CSV, TXT, XML). Authors must ensure that datasets comply with discipline-specific standards (e.g., MIAME for microarray data, Dublin Core metadata for general datasets).

Exceptions

Data involving confidentiality issues (e.g., farmer surveys, proprietary agribusiness data) or ethical restrictions (e.g., human/animal studies) may be exempt from public sharing. In such cases, authors should provide a statement explaining restrictions and how data can be accessed upon reasonable request.

Benefits to the Agricultural Community

By ensuring data availability, AATCC Review strengthens the credibility and reproducibility of agricultural research. Open data sharing accelerates innovation in areas such as:

• Sustainable farming practices
• Climate-resilient crop development
• Precision irrigation and nutrient management
• Livestock health and productivity research

Complaints & Appeals Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, and accountability throughout the publication process. To uphold the highest standards in agricultural publishing, we provide a clear mechanism for handling complaints (about editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics) and appeals (requests for reconsideration of editorial decisions).

Scope of Complaints

Authors, reviewers, or readers may raise complaints on issues such as:

• Editorial Decisions – concerns about rejection, acceptance, or delays.
• Peer Review Process – allegations of bias, conflict of interest, or lack of fairness.
• Publication Ethics – suspected plagiarism, duplicate submission, or data fabrication in agriculture research.
• Author Conduct – disputes over authorship contributions or acknowledgments.
• Journal Operations – delays in communication, errors in publication, or issues with APC processing.

Appeals by Authors

Authors may appeal editorial decisions (e.g., manuscript rejection) if they believe that:

• The peer review process was unfair or biased.
• Important agricultural data, methodology, or context was overlooked.

Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days of the decision. Appeals will be reviewed by an independent editorial board member not involved in the original decision. Final decisions after appeal are binding and communicated formally to the author.

Complaints Handling Procedure

Submission – Complaints must be submitted via official journal email with full details and evidence.

Acknowledgment – The complainant will receive a written acknowledgment within 7 working days.

Investigation – Complaints are reviewed by the editorial board or an independent committee, depending on severity.

Resolution – Possible actions include: correction, apology, revision of editorial processes, or re-evaluation of the manuscript.

Communication – A detailed written response will be provided to the complainant.

Commitment to Fairness in Agriculture Publishing

The journal recognizes that agricultural research directly impacts farmers, food systems, and environmental sustainability. Therefore, we are committed to handling complaints and appeals with complete transparency, ensuring that trust between researchers, institutions, and the global agricultural community is maintained.

Human & Animal Ethics Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) requires that all research involving humans, animals, and biosafety-sensitive materials in agriculture complies with internationally recognized ethical standards. Ethical approval ensures that agricultural experiments—whether conducted on human participants, livestock, laboratory animals, or genetically modified organisms—are performed responsibly, with respect for welfare, safety, and scientific integrity.

Human Ethics in Agricultural Research

• Consent & Participation: Studies involving farmers, agricultural workers, or rural communities (e.g., surveys, socioeconomic research, participatory field trials) must obtain informed consent from participants.
• Privacy & Confidentiality: Personal data such as farmer identity, location, or yield records must be kept confidential and anonymized.
• Ethical Clearance: Research must have prior approval from an Institutional Ethics Committee or equivalent body.

Animal Ethics in Agricultural Research

• Ethical Treatment: Experiments involving livestock, poultry, aquaculture species, or wildlife must follow animal welfare guidelines (e.g., minimizing pain, stress, and suffering).
• Standards & Regulations: Authors must comply with the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) or CPCSEA (Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals, India) or equivalent international regulations.
• Transparency: Any procedures involving animals (e.g., feeding trials, disease resistance studies, breeding experiments) must be clearly described in the manuscript, including steps taken to ensure welfare.

Biosafety & Environmental Ethics

• Field Trials & GMOs: Research involving genetically modified crops, biofertilizers, pesticides, or microbial strains must have approval from biosafety regulatory authorities.
• Environmental Protection: Trials must not harm surrounding ecosystems, soil, or water bodies.
• Compliance: Studies must follow national biosafety laws and international standards such as the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Author Responsibilities

• Clearly declare in the manuscript whether ethical clearance was obtained, along with the name of the approving committee.
• Provide evidence of informed consent for human studies when requested.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international ethical regulations for agriculture-related experiments.

Journal’s Commitment

AATCC Review ensures that only ethically approved research is published. Manuscripts lacking proper ethical approval or showing evidence of unethical practices may be rejected, corrected, or retracted. By upholding strict ethical standards, the journal promotes trustworthy agricultural science that benefits farmers, consumers, and the environment.

Indexing & Abstracting Policy

Overview

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is committed to ensuring maximum visibility, discoverability, and accessibility of published agricultural research. Indexing and abstracting in reputed databases increase the reach of articles and ensure that research findings contribute effectively to the global agricultural community, including scientists, farmers, policymakers, and educators.

Current Indexing & Abstracting

The journal’s published articles are indexed in select academic databases, digital libraries, and open-access platforms to enhance discoverability. We continuously work toward inclusion in national and international indexing services that cater to agriculture, environmental sciences, and allied disciplines.

Goals of Indexing

• Global Visibility: Ensure that agricultural research is available to a worldwide audience.
• Citation Impact: Enhance discoverability, leading to higher readership and citation of published works.
• Credibility & Quality: Indexing in reputed databases serves as an assurance of scholarly quality and editorial rigor.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Support the global exchange of ideas on sustainable farming, crop science, animal husbandry, irrigation management, biotechnology, soil health, and related fields.

Targeted Indexing Platforms

We are actively pursuing inclusion in recognized agriculture and multidisciplinary indexing services, including but not limited to:

• AGRICOLA (USDA National Agricultural Library)
• CAB Abstracts (CABI)
• Scopus
• Web of Science (WoS)
• DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
• Google Scholar
• CrossRef (DOI Registration and Metadata Indexing)
• EBSCO, ProQuest, and Dimensions

Abstracting Services

The abstracts of published articles are made freely available to maximize visibility. Abstracting supports:

• Quick Reference for Researchers – Easy understanding of agricultural innovations.
• Policy Relevance – Helps policymakers and institutions access concise summaries of research.
• Knowledge Transfer – Ensures farmers and practitioners can connect with academic findings.

Commitment to Authors & Readers

By expanding our indexing and abstracting reach, the AATCC Review ensures that agricultural research is discoverable, citable, and impactful. Our mission is to support the global exchange of agricultural knowledge and contribute to innovations that strengthen food security, sustainable farming, and environmental resilience.