African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security

Open Access Policy

 

Introduction

The African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security (AJAFS) is committed to providing unrestricted access to research findings in the fields of agriculture and food security. Our Open Access Policy aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of scholarly work while fostering the exchange of knowledge among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

Definition of Open Access

Open Access refers to the practice of providing free and unrestricted online access to scholarly research. The AJAFS supports the principle that research outputs should be accessible to all, without barriers related to subscription fees or institutional access.

Publishing Fees

To maintain our commitment to open access, the journal may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. This fee contributes to the costs of the publication process, including editorial management, typesetting, and online hosting. Fee waivers or reductions may be available for authors from low-income countries or under specific circumstances.

Licensing

All articles published in AJAFS are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows others to share and adapt the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source is linked to the license.

Archiving and Preservation

The AJAFS is dedicated to ensuring the long-term preservation of published articles. All content is archived in multiple repositories to guarantee its availability over time. Authors are encouraged to self-archive their work in institutional repositories or personal websites, in compliance with our licensing agreement.

Author Rights

Authors retain the copyright to their work upon publication. We encourage authors to disseminate their research through various channels, including institutional repositories, academic social networks, and conferences, while ensuring compliance with the journal's licensing terms.

Conclusion

The African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security is devoted to promoting open access as a means of enhancing research visibility and impact. We invite researchers to submit their work and join us in our mission to advance knowledge in agriculture and food security across Africa and beyond.

For any further inquiries regarding our Open Access Policy, please contact our editorial team at Email: [email protected]