Submissions

Author Guidelines

General Information

Submission Files Required for NG Agricultural Sciences

To support a fair and efficient peer review process, NG Agricultural Sciences follows a double-anonymous review system. Authors must therefore submit two separate Word files at the time of manuscript submission.

1. Anonymous Manuscript File

This file will be sent for peer review. It must be fully anonymized and should not contain any author-identifying information.

The Anonymous Manuscript File must include:

• Title of the manuscript
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Introduction
• Materials & Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Tables
• Figures with captions
• References
• Appendices or supplementary text, where applicable

Authors must ensure that the manuscript is carefully anonymized before submission. Manuscripts containing identifying information may be returned for correction before peer review.

2. Title Page / Author Details File

This file is for editorial use only and will not be shared with reviewers.

The Title Page / Author Details File must include:

• Full title of the manuscript
• Full names of all authors
• Full institutional affiliations of all authors
• Email addresses of all authors
• ORCID iDs of all authors
• Name, affiliation, and email address of the corresponding author
• Author contribution statement
• Conflict of interest declaration
• Acknowledgements
• Data Availability Statement
• AI Use Disclosure Statement
• Funding statement
• Ethical approval statement, where applicable
• Consent to participate / consent for publication, where applicable

3. Reference and Citation Style

NG Agricultural Sciences follows the American Psychological Association (APA) style for both in-text citations and the reference list.

Authors must ensure that:

• in-text citations and references are prepared in APA style
• all references cited in the text are included in the reference list
• all references in the reference list are cited in the text
• DOIs should be provided wherever available
• reference formatting must be consistent throughout the manuscript

Important style instruction

The expression “et al.” must not be italicized in in-text citations or elsewhere in the manuscript.

Correct:

• (Nanda et al., 2024)
• Das et al. (2023) reported that...

Incorrect:

• (Nanda et al., 2024)
• Das et al. (2023)

This is a common formatting mistake and should be avoided.

4. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must be presented clearly, numbered consecutively, and cited in the text in the order in which they appear.

Numbering of Tables

• Tables must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals: Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, and so on.
• The table number must be followed by a period and a concise title.

Correct format:
Table 1. Characteristics of the sampled households
Table 2. Distribution of respondents by age and education level

• The table title must be placed above the table.
• Each table should have a clear and self-explanatory title.
• If any abbreviations, symbols, or notes are used in the table, they should be explained below the table as table notes.
• Tables should not duplicate information already described fully in the text or shown in figures.

Numbering of Figures

• Figures must also be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals: Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and so on.
• The figure number must be followed by a period and a concise caption.

Correct format:
Figure 1. Conceptual framework of the study
Figure 2. Trends in crop productivity across the study period

• The figure title/caption must be placed below the figure.
• Each figure must have a clear, informative caption so that the figure can be understood independently of the main text as far as possible.
• Figures should be cited in the text in numerical order.

Placement and Citation in Text

• Every table and figure must be referred to in the main text.
• Authors should cite them as Table 1, Figure 1, etc.
• Tables and figures must appear as close as possible to their first citation in the manuscript.

Submission Checklist

• Ensure all authors have read and agreed to the submission.
• Confirm that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Include all necessary sections and follow the provided template.
• Ensure all data, code, and protocols are publicly available.
• Obtain necessary permissions for third-party material.

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By following these guidelines, authors can ensure that their manuscripts meet the standards of NG Agricultural Sciences and contribute to the advancement of agricultural sciences.

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