ISSN 2375-1185
Open Access Policy
Overview
The African Journal of Agronomy, ISSN 2375-1185, is committed to promoting open access to research findings in the field of agronomy. Our policy ensures that all research articles published in the journal are freely accessible to the public, fostering a wider dissemination of knowledge and encouraging greater collaboration within the scientific community.
Purpose of Open Access
By adopting an open access policy, we aim to:
Enhance visibility and accessibility: Articles are easily accessible to researchers, practitioners, and the public, allowing for a broader reach and impact of the research.
Promote collaboration: Open access facilitates collaboration among researchers by making findings available for further studies and applications.
Support knowledge sharing: We believe in the importance of sharing knowledge freely, which ultimately contributes to advancements in agriculture and agronomy in Africa and beyond.
Licensing
All articles published in the African Journal of Agronomy are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license allows others to share and adapt the work, provided they give appropriate credit to the original authors and indicate if changes were made.
Submission and Publication Fees
To support our open access model, authors may be required to pay a publication fee upon acceptance of their manuscripts. This fee contributes to the journal's operational costs, including peer review, editorial services, and online hosting.
Article Archiving
All articles published in the African Journal of Agronomy are archived in multiple repositories to ensure long-term accessibility and preservation. This includes both the journal's own archive and other open access databases.
Conclusion
We are dedicated to the ongoing development of an inclusive and accessible platform for agronomy research. Our open access policy reflects our commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the agricultural sciences.