Instructions to Authors – Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal

Journal Policies

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) publishes articles that provide substantial and novel insights in the fields of agriculture, textile chemistry, and related interdisciplinary studies. The journal also welcomes submissions concerning innovative research in sustainable agriculture, textile chemical processes, and crop and material improvements. Submissions with strong originality, well-designed experiments, and rigorous data are particularly welcomed. Please ensure that your submission is within the scope of the journal. More information is available at Aims and Scope. Hyper link to b create

Open Access

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) is an open access journal, and all content is freely available without charge to users or their institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without requiring prior permission from the publisher or the author.

Copyright and License to Publish

Articles in the Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) are published under the CC BY license hyperlink to be created for author redirect . Authors retain copyright and full publishing rights, agreeing to make their original works fully available for use, copying, and redistribution in all formats without restrictions, provided that the authors and the original source are properly cited. A copyright statement is included on all full-text files, including HTML, PDF, and XML.

Authors must sign a License to Publish agreement before formal publication. This grants AATCC Review the right to publish the article and associated supplementary materials under the CC BY license.hyperlink to be created for author redirect

Permission must be obtained for using copyrighted materials (figures, tables, or other content) from third-party sources. Authors are responsible for acquiring permission, adhering to citation instructions from rights holders, and covering any associated fees. For more details, please refer to the License to Publish.

Peer Review

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) follows a single-blind peer review process, where reviewers’ identities are kept confidential, but authors’ identities are known to reviewers. All accepted articles, except certain editorials released by the Editors, undergo a rigorous review to evaluate their novelty, scientific quality, and academic integrity.

For more details, please refer to the journal’s Editorial Policies. Hyperlink to be create redirection

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Starting from February 1, 2025, the Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) per article (excluding taxes). APC fees apply only to accepted articles, and authors are not required to pay any additional fees.

The journal offers a standard 10% discount on the APC for all authors. Article Processing Charge. Hyperlink to be create redirection

Preprint Policy

The Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal (AATCC Review) allows authors to post preprints of the Original Version, Accepted Manuscript, and Version of Record on preprint servers, authors’ or institutional websites, and in open communications between researchers, whether on community preprint servers or preprint commenting platforms.

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Cover Letter

Authors are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with each manuscript. A cover letter should ideally include the following information:

★ The title and type of the manuscript

★ A brief summary of the background and content of the work, explaining why it merits publication in the journal (e.g., novelty, significance)

★ Indication if the article should be considered as part of a Special Issue

★ A statement confirming that the paper has not been submitted or published elsewhere

★ Any additional statements if relevant, such as if the manuscript or part of it has been posted on preprints, presented at a conference, etc. For more examples, please refer to the journal’s Duplicate Publication Policy

Publication Ethics

Research Ethics

For studies involving human subjects, authors must provide a statement confirming that the study was approved by an institutional ethics committee. Written informed consent must be obtained from all participants.

For manuscripts involving privacy-sensitive information (e.g., including individuals’ details in images or videos), authors must obtain consent for publication from the participants. A statement confirming such consent should be included in the manuscript.

For research involving animals, studies must be approved by an animal care and use committee and conducted according to the approved protocols and accepted standards for animal experimentation. An ethical statement confirming such approval should be included at the end of the manuscript.

For guidance on preparing ethical statements, please refer to the Declarations section in the Structure of Manuscripts online submission Hyperlink to be create redirection.

More detailed information on Research Ethics is available in the journal’s Editorial Policies.publication ethics Hyperlink to be create redirection

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and includes, but is not limited to, copying or reusing text, ideas, images, or data from other sources without proper attribution. Reusing parts of an author’s previous publications without clear citation is considered self-plagiarism.

The journal uses iThenticate to screen all submitted manuscripts for originality prior to publication. Any issues detected will be investigated following COPE Guidelines. If plagiarism is confirmed, the manuscript may be rejected, corrected, or retracted as appropriate. In some cases, the journal may notify the authors’ institutions.

Editors, peer reviewers, and readers are encouraged to report any suspected plagiarism at any stage—during peer review, publication, or post-publication. For detailed information on how plagiarism is handled, please refer to the journal’s Editorial Policies. Plagiarism Hyperlink to be create redirection

Post-Publication Discussion

Readers, authors, and organizations are encouraged to contact the editorial office if they identify errors or ethical concerns in published articles. The editorial office will carefully investigate such issues with the support of Academic Editors, the Editorial Board, or Reviewers and may decide to issue a Correction or Retraction if warranted. Ethical and Quality Assurance Policy Hyperlink to be create redirection

Appeals and Complaints

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions or reviewer comments during the editorial process. Appeals should be submitted to the editorial office. Editors will review appeals carefully, considering additional factual information, revisions, supplementary materials, or concerns about conflicts of interest and potential bias in peer review. Editors serve as mediators between authors and reviewers throughout the peer-review process and may consult additional reviewers if needed to reach a final decision. The editor’s decision after an appeal is final, and an author’s protest alone will not influence the outcome. Commitment to Transparency and Excellence Hyperlink to be create redirection

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