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Terms and Conditions

The terms that apply when you use our website, submit a manuscript or use our publishing services.

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Introduction

Welcome to Agri Science Forum, an academic publishing organization that supports the dissemination of scholarly research in agriculture, allied sciences, sustainable agriculture, and related fields.

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Agri Science Forum website, its journal websites, manuscript submission systems, published content, and related publishing services.

By accessing our website, submitting a manuscript, participating in the peer review process, or using our publishing services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and the applicable policies of the relevant journal.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue using the website and its services.

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Publisher Information

Organization: Agri Science Forum
Publisher: Dr. Deepak Pandey
Address: 44–45, LGF, Bakshi House, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
Email: contact@agriinnovationjournal.com
Editorial Email: editor@agriinnovationjournal.com
Phone: +91 89626 74956
Website: https://www.agriinnovationjournal.com/

Agri Science Forum publishes and manages scholarly journals intended to support the responsible communication of academic and scientific research.

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Scope of Services

Agri Science Forum provides access to scholarly publishing services and journal content, which may include:

  • Online access to published research articles and journal information.
  • Manuscript submission and editorial assessment.
  • Peer review and publication-related communication.
  • Author guidelines, editorial policies, and publication ethics information.
  • Access to journal issues, article metadata, and related scholarly resources.

The availability of a particular service depends on the relevant journal and its current publication arrangements.

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Use of the Website

Users agree to use this website for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with academic integrity and responsible scholarly communication.

You must not:

  • Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or misleading activities.
  • Submit false, inaccurate, or deliberately misleading information.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, submission system, or related infrastructure.
  • Upload malicious software or interfere with website security or functionality.
  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute website material in violation of applicable copyright, licensing terms, or law.
  • Misrepresent your identity, institutional affiliation, qualifications, or contribution to a manuscript.

Agri Science Forum reserves the right to restrict access where there is a reasonable basis to believe that these terms have been violated.

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Manuscript Submission

Authors submitting manuscripts to any Agri Science Forum journal are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with the journal’s scope, author guidelines, and publication ethics policies.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge:

  • The work is original or appropriately attributed and does not unlawfully reproduce another person's work.
  • All sources, quotations, data, figures, tables, and other third-party materials are properly cited or used with the necessary permissions.
  • The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal, unless the relevant journal expressly permits otherwise.
  • All listed authors have made appropriate contributions and have approved the submitted version.
  • Any relevant funding, conflicts of interest, ethical approvals, consent requirements, and data limitations have been disclosed.
  • The submission does not knowingly infringe the rights of another person or organization.

Authors must promptly notify the editorial office if a significant error, authorship issue, ethical concern, or other material problem is identified after submission.

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Editorial Assessment and Peer Review

Manuscripts may undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their suitability for the journal. Submissions may be returned, rejected, or sent for peer review depending on their scope, quality, completeness, ethical considerations, and compliance with journal policies.

Where peer review is conducted, the relevant journal's published review policy will apply. Review procedures, reviewer selection, decision-making, and review timelines may vary by journal and manuscript.

Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Editorial decisions are made according to the applicable journal policies and the assessment of the submitted work.

Agri Science Forum does not guarantee acceptance within a particular period or promise publication solely because a manuscript has been submitted or a fee has been paid.

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Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

Authors, editors, reviewers, and other participants in the publishing process are expected to uphold responsible research and publication practices.

Prohibited misconduct may include plagiarism, fabricated or falsified data, duplicate publication, inappropriate image manipulation, undisclosed conflicts of interest, authorship misrepresentation, and other forms of unethical scholarly conduct.

Where a concern is raised, the journal may request clarification, supporting documentation, corrections, or other relevant information. Depending on the circumstances and applicable policies, the journal may reject a submission, issue a correction, retract an article, or take other appropriate action.

Concerns will be assessed in accordance with the relevant journal's policies and the information available.

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Open Access

Agri Science Forum supports the dissemination of scholarly research through open-access publishing where provided by the relevant journal.

The availability of articles, reuse permissions, and any applicable licensing conditions are determined by the relevant journal's published policies and the licence attached to each article.

Open access does not automatically mean that all website content may be reproduced without attribution or without complying with the applicable licence.

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Publication Charges and Payments

Any article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, publication fees, or other charges must be disclosed by the relevant journal before authors are expected to make a payment.

Authors should review the applicable journal's fee policy and any written payment instructions before proceeding. See also our Article Processing Charges (APC) Policy.

A payment does not guarantee manuscript acceptance or override editorial and peer-review decisions.

Refunds, cancellations, waivers, and adjustments, where applicable, will be handled according to the relevant journal's published policy and the circumstances of the transaction.

If a journal does not specify a charge, users should contact the editorial office for clarification rather than assume that a fee applies.

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Accuracy of Website Information

Agri Science Forum makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information about its journals, editorial policies, publication procedures, and published content.

However, information may occasionally require correction or updating. Users should consult the relevant journal page or contact the publisher if clarification is needed.

Journal titles, ISSNs, publication schedules, editorial board details, licensing statements, indexing information, and other formal publication details should be interpreted according to the information officially confirmed and published by the relevant journal.

No statement on this website should be interpreted as a guarantee of indexing, citation performance, acceptance, or recognition by an external organization unless that status is expressly confirmed.

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Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, website design, branding, logos, original website text, and other materials owned by Agri Science Forum may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, or commercially exploited without prior permission, except where permitted by law.

Individual articles and third-party materials may be governed by separate copyright and licensing terms. Those terms take precedence for the specific material concerned.

Nothing in this section limits rights that users have under an applicable open-access licence or other lawful permission.

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Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to external websites, scholarly resources, indexing services, institutional websites, or third-party platforms.

These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. Agri Science Forum does not control all external websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of external services before using them.

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Website Availability and Security

We aim to maintain access to our website and related publishing services, but uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.

Access may be temporarily limited because of maintenance, technical problems, security measures, hosting issues, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Users must not attempt to disrupt website operations, bypass security controls, or access restricted systems without authorization.

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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Website content and scholarly publications are provided for academic, informational, and research purposes. They do not constitute a guarantee of the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of every statement, finding, method, or conclusion presented.

Authors are responsible for the content of their submissions, and readers should independently evaluate research findings before applying them in practice.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Agri Science Forum shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of the website, temporary service interruptions, reliance on website information, or the use of external websites.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

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Privacy and Personal Information

Personal information submitted through the website, manuscript systems, email, or other publishing-related communications will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a legitimate publishing or editorial purpose.

For further information about data collection, use, retention, and applicable privacy rights, please consult the Privacy Policy available on our website.

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Complaints and Corrections

Questions or concerns regarding manuscript handling, publication ethics, corrections, authorship, or other publishing matters should be submitted to the relevant journal's editorial office.

Please provide sufficient information to allow the concern to be assessed, including the article title, manuscript reference (if available), and a clear explanation of the issue.

Agri Science Forum will review concerns in accordance with the relevant journal policies and applicable requirements. The time required to respond may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the matter.

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Changes to These Terms

Agri Science Forum may revise these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in its services, publishing practices, website functionality, or applicable legal requirements.

The revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after the revised terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

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Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Any dispute arising from the use of this website or the services described here shall be handled by the competent courts having jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.

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Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, manuscript submission, journal policies, or publishing services, please contact:

Agri Science Forum
Publisher: Dr. Deepak Pandey
Address: 44–45, LGF, Bakshi House, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
Email: contact@agriinnovationjournal.com
Editorial Email: editor@agriinnovationjournal.com
Phone: +91 89626 74956
Website: https://www.agriinnovationjournal.com/

We appreciate your interest in Agri Science Forum and your commitment to responsible scholarly communication.

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