African Journal of Agronomy

ISSN 2375-1185

Copyright Terms

At the African Journal of Agronomy, we prioritize the integrity and accessibility of scholarly research. Our copyright terms are designed to clarify the rights of authors and the responsibilities of users regarding published works. Here’s a detailed overview of our copyright terms:

  1. Copyright Ownership
    • Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors retain the copyright to their work. This allows authors to maintain control over their intellectual property while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate the article.
  2. Publishing License
    • By publishing in the African Journal of Agronomy, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, and distribute their article in all forms and media, including online and in print. This license ensures that the article is accessible to the global research community and the public.
  3. Creative Commons Attribution License
    • All articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to use, share, and adapt the work as long as they provide appropriate credit to the original authors.
  4. Author Rights
    • Authors are free to:
      • Use their published work in future research, including in subsequent publications.
      • Share the article in any format (e.g., institutional repositories, personal websites) with proper attribution.
      • Include their published work in dissertations and thesis submissions.
  5. Third-Party Content
    • If an article includes materials from third parties (e.g., images, graphs, or tables), it is the author's responsibility to obtain the necessary permissions and to ensure proper attribution is provided.
  6. No Additional Fees
    • There are no charges for authors regarding copyright transfer or publication fees. Our commitment to open access ensures that all articles are freely available to readers without financial barriers.
  7. Compliance with Copyright Laws
    • Authors must ensure that their submissions comply with all relevant copyright laws and regulations. It is vital to respect the intellectual property rights of others when preparing manuscripts for submission.

By publishing with the African Journal of Agronomy, authors and users agree to these copyright terms, promoting a collaborative and transparent environment for sharing agricultural research. Thank you for your commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of agronomy!