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Author Guidelines

Welcome to The Field & Formula.
We are an English-language agricultural magazine dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and practical farm management. We invite researchers, academicians, progressive farmers, and students to submit high-quality popular articles that make agricultural science accessible and actionable.

Please read the following guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

General Text & Manuscript Formatting

To ensure our copyediting and layout teams can process your submission quickly, all manuscripts must adhere to the following formatting standards before uploading to the system:

1. File Type & Setup

  • Microsoft Word Only: Submit your main article file as an MS Word document (.doc or .docx). Please do not upload PDFs for the main text, as our editors need to be able to add comments and track changes.
  • Page Size & Margins: Standard A4 page size with standard 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
  • Page Numbering: Please insert page numbers at the bottom center or right corner of the document.

2. Font & Text Styling

  • Font: Use a highly readable, standard font. Times New Roman (12pt) or Arial (11pt) is strongly preferred.
  • Spacing: Use 1.5 line spacing throughout the entire document, including the abstract and references.
  • Alignment: Left-align your text. Avoid using the spacebar or multiple tabs to manually indent paragraphs; use the MS Word paragraph settings or a single Tab keystroke instead.

3. Headings & Grammar

  • Headings: Use a clear hierarchy for your sections. Please use Bold text for main headings and avoid using ALL CAPS.
  • Language & Spelling: Manuscripts must be in English. You may use either US or UK spelling, provided it is used consistently throughout the article. We highly recommend running a standard MS Word spell-check before submission.

Scientific Nomenclature & Units: Please ensure that all scientific names for crops, pests, and pathogens are italicized. Use standard metric units for measurements (e.g., kg/ha or °C).

Detailed Article Structure

Because The Field & Formula focuses on translating academic research into practical farm management, we require a slightly different structure than a traditional academic journal. Please organize your manuscript using the following sections:

1. Title & Abstract

  • Title: Keep it concise, engaging, and highly relevant to practical agriculture (e.g., "Engineering Stability in High-Value Orchards" rather than just "A Study on Orchards").
  • Author Details: Include full names, affiliations, and a primary contact email.
  • Abstract (150-250 words): Provide a brief summary of the agricultural problem, the scientific insight, and the practical takeaway for the farmer.
  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 relevant keywords for proper indexing (e.g., Agronomy, Climate-Smart, Crop Yield).

2. The Main Text

  • Introduction: Hook the reader by clearly stating the current challenge faced by commercial farmers or agribusinesses.
  • The Science (The Formula): Explain the research, biology, or proven techniques. Keep the language accessible—avoid overly dense jargon while maintaining scientific accuracy.
  • Practical Application (The Field): This is the most crucial section. Explain how a progressive farmer can actually apply this science. Include cost-benefit insights, required field conditions, and actionable steps.
  • Conclusion: Briefly summarize the core message and the future outlook of this practice.

3. Visuals & References

  • High-Quality Images: We highly encourage field photographs, simple charts, or infographics. Ensure you have copyright permission for all visual materials.
  • References/Further Reading: Since these are popular articles, limit citations to the most essential scientific sources or government schemes. Format them consistently.

We look forward to reading your contributions!

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.

• This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines (Please read our Submission Guidelines).

• The main manuscript is saved as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) and falls within the recommended word count of 1,000 to 1,500 words.

• All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.

• Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.

• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.

• I have the full names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations ready for all co-authors (maximum of 5 authors). 

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with The Field & Formula agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the magazine right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This allows others to share and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided they give appropriate credit to the authors and acknowledge its initial publication in this magazine.

2. Authors are permitted and encouraged to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the magazine's published version of the work (e.g., posting it to an institutional repository, agricultural extension portal, or publishing it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in The Field & Formula.

3. Authors are permitted to post their work online (e.g., on their personal or university website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges and greater visibility within the agricultural community.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy & Data Protection

The Field & Formula is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Data Collection and Usage

The names, email addresses, and professional affiliations entered into this journal management system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this magazine (such as the editorial workflow, peer review process, and publishing notifications). Your personal data will not be made available for any other commercial purpose or provided to any outside marketing parties.

2. Open Access Indexing

Please note that when an article is published, the authors' names, affiliations, and published contact details become part of the public scientific record to ensure proper academic credit and global indexing (e.g., Google Scholar).

3. Cookies and System Tracking

Our publishing platform, Open Journal Systems (OJS), uses temporary cookies to manage user sessions (such as keeping you logged into your author dashboard). We do not use tracking cookies to monitor your browsing activities outside of our website.

Your Data Rights: Users registered with The Field & Formula have the right to review, update, or request the deletion of their personal profile data at any time. If you wish to have your account removed from our system, please contact the editorial team.