Scope and types of articles
The scientific journal Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica is dedicated to the publication of Original Research Papers (the first report of the author´s own research) and Review Articles (preferably invited reviews). Short Communications are published as well. Book reviews and Letters to the Editor are published occasionally (Types of contributions).
The objective of the journal is to promote the science and development of:
- plant and animal production,
- animal health and welfare,
- issues of sustainable agriculture,
- agriculture technology,
- land and water protection,
- forestry,
- agricultural economics and
- regional development in tropical and subtropical areas.
Manuscript Submission and Publication
Manuscripts must be submitted to the Editorial Office through the Editorial Manager system www.editorialmanager.com/ATS. The manuscripts must meet the criteria of correct English syntax and spelling, as accepted for scientific publications. Receipt of the submitted manuscript will be confirmed by e-mail. A revision of a manuscript will be required during the peer-review process. If the deadline for re-submission is missed, the paper will be removed from the reviewing process. There is no publication fee.
Papers are published in English only and using UK spelling. The responsibility for the contents and formal correctness of a manuscript rests with the authors. The contributions should present information on original research and must not have been published anywhere else, unless only in the form of abstracts. Please, honour the authorship criteria as follows: https://1url.cz/g157T.
Please, include the following signed documents along with your manuscript: Open Access Licence, Declaration, Submission form ATS Journal. In case of multiple authorship, it is understood that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors.
The Editorial Board will decide on acceptance for publication after considering the scientific importance, peer-reviews and overall scientific and technical quality of the manuscript. All suitable contributions will be reviewed by two international referees, and if need be, additional opinion will be sought.
This journal places premium on original research and primary data. The research variables should be vigorously conceptualised, defined and measured both in the theses and their derivative published articles in the journal. Research problems should be in line with needs of the local environment. Research must be theory-driven and there should be a clear statement provided to this effect. Research problem should indicate relevant literature suggesting the problem areas as for further research. Literature should preferably be no older than ten years (except for seminal papers) and from credible, peer-reviewed sources, including this journal. Avoid non-peer-reviewed and dubious internet materials as well as predatory (toxic) journals, see https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjem.2017.11.001.
The manuscripts should be thoroughly copy edited before their submission to ATS. Before submission, kindly use the Self-assessment test. Questionnaire studies should be follow the recommendations at https://1url.cz/8157s
Manuscript Format Instruction
Manuscripts will not be filed by the editorial office if its layout does not comply with the instructions.
Manuscript layout
Original paper should not exceed 20 000 characters with spaces – including tables, references, and figure captions. Review article extent is not limited. MS Word editor should be used for creating the text (Times New Roman, 12, lines 1.5; 2.5 cm margins). Write the text in non-formatted style. Manuscript lines should be numbered in the left-hand margin.
Manuscript sections for Original Research Articles
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
No plagiarism, self-plagiarism or any other form of academic misconduct will be tolerated in manuscripts submitted. The manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism. Code of Ethics must be observed.
The authors are also advised to follow the Author Guidelines issued by the European Association of Science Editors at https://1url.cz/O1573. Reporting the results of animal studies, please consult https://www.equator-network.org/.