Submissions

Author Guidelines

Who is the Author?
The state or fact of being the person who wrote a particular article, book, play, etc. (Cambridge Dictionary). AI is not an author.

Compulsory Headings:
Author(s) must add these headings, i.e., Innovation and Cutting-Edge Research (precision farming techniques, advanced biotechnologies, and AI and IoT), to their paper. Author(s) also add a heading to highlight the geographical location and institutions, particularly if the research is done in  Pakistan and/or Canada. 

Manuscript Composing Requirements:

Please follow;

1. Page size is A4 paper
2. For text, font size: (English: 12)
3. For the title of the manuscript, font size: (English: 14 BOLD)
4. For the main heading, font size: (English: 14);
5. For sub-headings, font size: ( English: 12, BOLD)
6. For font style: (English: Book Antiqua);
7. For images: minimum resolution of 300 dpi
8. For Line Art: all lines should be 0.1 mm (0.3pt) wide
9. For Line scan/Drawing in bitmap is minimum 1200 dpi
10. For Tables: font size 10 point with single line spacing and 0.00 indent
11. For Captions of Tables/Figures/Photos: Please add concisely. 
12. For tables/figures/photos: All these should be within the text and adjusted within the double column area with a size limit of 84 mm. If these are bigger, please add them at the end of the paper as an annexure with 174 mm and no higher than 234 mm.
13. Must go through the “Grammarly.com” check before submission. 
14. JAI online format, i.e., Running Head, Title in Capitalisation, Authors' identification at the right places, Subject and Discipline, Abstract of less than 250 words, 05 Keywords (single-word) separated by colons, content in two columns with given font and size, References in alphabetical order, Annexures
15. The paper is according to the Ethical and Similarity Index policies of HEC and COPE guidelines
16. References: References should be made in APA style according to the following guidelines:
    (i) In-text citation (author’s name, year of publication, page number)
    (ii) Reference list at the end of the paper contents
    (iii) While giving references, the APA 7^th edition Style should be adopted.
    (v) Quranic or Semitic Religious Books’ verses are presented in Arabic script.
    (vi) Reference style Al-Quran 2:184

The Manuscripts may contain the following headings:
Research Article:

1. Abstract: Must be in the English language. (150 to 250 words)
2. World Limit: The Research Article's word limit is 4000-6000 words.
3. Keywords: Must be a maximum of 5 single words separated by a colon (;)
4. Introduction: The introduction must include the problem of the research (what), the objective (why), the methodology (How), distinctive characteristics, conclusion, recommendations (where), and innovation throughout the paper.
5. Literature Review/Data Collection: Detailed and comprehensive literature review closely concerned with the topic of the research
6. Discussion: In this part of the article, the author presents their views and research in detail.
7. Conclusion: The conclusion should be presented in a logical sequence.
8. References: Reference list in endnotes
9.  Recommendation: Give recommendations suggested after the conclusion of the research
10. Innovation/Cutting-Edge Research: What is the new aspect of the research which is highlighted in this research paper? 
11. Research Location: Please add a heading explaining the geographical area and the institutions of the research/experiment, particularly if it is in Canada and/or Pakistan. 

Book Reviews:

1. Abstract: Must be in the English language. (150 to 250 words)
2. World Limit: The Research Article's word limit is 2500-4000 words.
3. Keywords: Must be a maximum of 5 single words separated by a colon (;)
4. Introduction: The introduction must include the problem discussed in the book (what), the objective (why), the methodology (How), distinctive characteristics, conclusion, recommendations (where), and innovation throughout the book.
5. Discussion: In this part of the article, the author presents their views and research in detail.
6. Conclusion: The conclusion should be presented in a logical sequence.
7. Innovation: What is the new aspect of the book?

Conference Proceedings/Reports:

1. Preface: Must be in the English language. (Maximum 500 words)
2. Keywords: Must be a minimum of 10 single words separated by a colon (;)
3. Introduction:
4. Objectives:
5. Themes (for the conference):
6. Program/Session:
7. Participations/Presentations:
8. Comments and Discussions:
9. Declaration/Conclusion:
10.  The word limit is 3000-5000

Coverage:
Corresponding Author will indicate a work's spatial location (A place/geographic location name where research was done), temporal period (a research period label, date, or date range) or jurisdiction (such as an administrative institution name).

Publishing Process: 

1. Presently, JAI is using a continuous publishing method, with quarterly editions (March, June, September, December).
2. Continuous publication model means that the accepted papers will be published immediately after completing the publishing process, i.e., double blind peer review, revision, editing, formatting, and publication, no waiting for the publication of the edition. 
3. The Call for Papers is open for the whole year
4. Desk Review within 1 week after submission.
5. APC payment is to be paid, and the signed certificate is required by the author(s) within 2 days after the acceptance email is issued.
6. Author(s) can suggest international reviewers for their paper to review, but the decision rests with the section editor. 
7. Two international/national Expert Blind Peer Reviews within 2 weeks after the APC and the completed certificate are received.
8. The First reviewer's comments are required to be incorporated by the author within 1/2 weeks.
9. Then the second reviewer's comments are required to be incorporated by the author within the next 1/2 weeks.
10. The review of the resubmitted revisions by the author(s) will be assessed by the editorial team members and the concerned section editor. 
11. The paper is re-upgraded by the author within 1 week if the editorial team members and the section editor are not satisfied. 
12. Copyediting and publication of the accepted manuscripts within 1 week.
13. The complete publication process is 1 month and 3 weeks (if the first round reviews are positive)
14. Author(s) through the corresponding author can email for post-publication corrections regarding the information of author(s), mis-spelling, displacement of tables/figures/photos, and/or corrections in reference (but not in the contents of the paper as the contents are reviewed, revised and finalized by the editorial team, the further advanced contents can be published in a follow-up publication) in the paper within 1 week after publication, but that should not be different than already shared in the signed certificate. 
15. If the second round of review is recommended by the editorial team members, the paper would be sent to the other two national/international reviewers, revision by the author(s),  final acceptance by the editorial team members and the section editor within 8+ weeks.

Investigation on Complaints or Alleged Fraud: 

1. If there is question of academic fraud or misbehaviour/complaints by the author(s), the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with any two members of the advisory/editorial boards, will investigate according to the  COPE guidelines, if, after investigation, there are valid issue, the concerned author(s) will be contacted via their email address and allowed to explain their position. Depending on the situation, the journal implements the following measures;
   1. If the manuscript is still under consideration, it may be rejected. 
   2. If the article has already been published online;
      • It may be unpublished 
      • An expression of concern may be placed with the article
      • A retraction, with the explanation in a watermark, of the article may occur. 
   3. The institution of the author(s) may be informed.
   4.  A notice of transgression of ethical standards may be included in the bibliographic record of the author(s) and the article.
   5. The author(s) may be black listed for severe misbehave/misconduct.

Appeal Process on Decline: 

1. If the author(s) are not satisfied with the decision of decline of the paper, the corresponding author will submit an email, addressing the Editor-in-Chief at "ijaicr.bwo@gmail.com" with the subject line "Appeal Against Decline/Rejection of Paper ID # "  
2.  The Editor-in-Chief will discuss the reasons with the concerned editorial team members and the section editor. The editor can hear the corresponding author (if necessary, or if it is requested in the appeal) and decide.
3. The Editor-in-Chief consider the ethical guidelines and policies, and if there is any one violation, then the decision will be the same, but if the reason is related to the research or description, then a resubmission request can be accepted. 
4. The appeal process can take 4 weeks. 

Fees & Sponsorships / Source(s) of funding: 

1. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting-Edge Research (JAI) does not charge any fee for subscription, Signup, submission of articles, and downloading/reading of published articles as it is an Open Access Journal.
2. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting-Edge Research (JAI) does not collect a Publication Fee.
3. Article Processing Charges means such charges that the journal spends on all publication processes with a single round of review. If the paper goes to the second round of review then the author(s) will pay 30% again. It will happen when the author(s) do not incorporate the comments of the reviewers properly, and the editorial team decides to go with the second round of the review. APC is non-refundable.
4. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting-Edge Research (JAI) receives only Article Processing Charges (APC) PKR 20,000/- up to five authors for South Asian and African countries, Malaysia, Thailand and Turkey (APC will be PKR 4000 for each author in case of more than 5 authors). The APC in USD 1250 (APC will be USD 400 for each author in case of more than 5 authors) for C1 i.e. United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, Bronai, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Brazil, Russia, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE and USD 310 for C2 i.e. all remaining countries/territories.
5. The APC is spent for the honorarium of editorial team members, salaries of employees and administrative expenses of the desk review process, two National or International Reviewers' payments, publication, Communication Services, Archiving and Data Management, Online availability of Articles, and Indexing Services, etc.
6. APC will be deposited in the following bank accounts. 
   Canada
   Bank Name: Scotia Bank Canada
   Title of Account: "15162394 Canada Inc.",
   Financial Institution Code: 002
   Branch Number: (on request or in Acceptance email)
   Account Number: 0040xxxx (on request or in Acceptance email)
   Pakistan
   Bank Name: Allied Bank of Pakistan,
   Title of Account: "BWO Researches (Private)",
   Account Number: (on request or in Acceptance email)
   IBAN: (on request or in Acceptance email)
   OR
   Paypal "dr.a.aalam2015@gmail.com"
7. You can also ask for an International Bank account through email at "jai.bwo@gmail.com"
8. JAI offers a FULL WAIVER of the APC
   For a Full Professor in a university or research institution, only on his/her part. The other authors will pay their part of the APC. We are very hopeful that the Respected Professor will maintain the Quality of the research work.  
9. International collaboration in the research papers will also save 20% of the APC because we are promoting international collaborations for research.
10. JAI offers a 20% wave-off in APC in each paper to the first author, who submits 02 papers at a time. The supervisory work papers are not included in this concession because we are offering a budget-friendly publication to the Respected Authors to support their intellectual contributions. 
11. Printed Copy of a published Edition or an individual published paper can be requested throughout the year on payment of PKR. 3000/CAD 40.00 for one paper and PKR 25000/CAD 400.00 for the complete edition, along with PKR 300/CAD 35 for courier charges.

Certificates:

The International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting Edge Research (JAI) issues the following types of certificates to recognise the contributions and achievements within the academic research community. Each certificate is issued as a soft copy and mailed to the recipient, featuring an individual QR code for verification in the journal's database. Price: PKR2000/USD$50

1. Certificate of Publication: Given to authors, on request, whose papers have been successfully published in the journal. 
2. Certificate of Review: Awarded to peer reviewers, on request, who have completed the review process for at least three papers with only a 5-star level review in one edition.
3. Certificate of Editorial Board Membership: Provided to individuals, on request, who serve on the journal's editorial board for a minimum of 1 year. This certificate recognizes their ongoing commitment to the journal and their role in guiding its editorial direction.
4. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing: Awarded to reviewers, on request, who have consistently provided thorough, insightful, and timely 5-star level reviews for one year/30 papers. This certificate highlights the excellence and importance of their role in the peer review process.
5. Certificate of Best Paper Award: Given to the author(s), on request, of the paper deemed the best among all those published in a particular issue or volume based on a 5-star rating given by the reviewers and the members of the editorial team.
6. Certificate of Participation: Issued to individuals, on request, who volunteer to perform services assigned by the journal in special events organized by BWO Researches International, such as conferences, workshops, or webinars.
7. Certificate of Collaboration: Given to institutions, organizations, or individuals, on request, who have collaborated with the journal on special research projects, initiatives, or partnerships.
8. Certificate of Appreciation: Provided to individuals or organizations, on request, in recognition of their support, sponsorship, or other contributions to the journal's activities and mission.

Editorial Ethics:

JAI follows Ethical Guidelines for Journals given by HEC Islamabad and COPE Publication Ethics available for authors, reviewers, publishers, and editors guidelines at https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines; JAI applies the Author Black List policy for those Authors who use unethical tactics, present fake documents or plagiarized papers or misconduct with the Team of the journal. 

Plagiarism & Similarity Index Policy

1. JAI follows the plagiarism policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Manuscripts are to be original, credited with the references and must not be plagiarised. AI must be credited if used. The author(s) will sign an Anti-Plagiarism and Originality Certificate before the start of the publication process.
2. The maximum similarity index is 19%, and AI similarity is 10%. If anyone is more than the limit, the paper will be sent back to be revised accordingly.
3. If, in any case, it has come to the notice of the journal, after the publication, that the manuscript is against the signed certificate/policy, it will be immediately removed from the website, and the authors will be barred.