Rules for authors

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1. Authors submitting a manuscript reporting original research must provide accurate results of the work performed and an objective discussion of the significance of the study. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow replication of the study. All information must be accurate and unbiased. False or deliberately misleading statements are considered unethical and are unacceptable.
2. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and strictly prohibited. The originality of the manuscript text, including references and citations, must be no less than 75%.A text originality report must be provided using one of the following online services: www.text.ru or www.antiplagiat.ru.
3. Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal is considered unethical and is not acceptable.
4. Proper acknowledgment of others’ contributions is mandatory. Authors must cite publications that are relevant to the work presented. Privately obtained information, such as from conversations, correspondence, or third-party discussions, must not be used or reported without explicit written permission from the source.
5. Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. All significant contributors must be acknowledged as co-authors.
6. If the study involves the use of chemical products, procedures, or equipment that may present unusual risks, the author must clearly indicate this in the manuscript.
7. All authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could be perceived to influence the results or conclusions of the study. Potential conflicts should be disclosed as early as possible (e.g., employment, consultancy, stock ownership, honoraria, expert testimony, patent applications or registrations, grants, or other funding sources).
   If an author discovers significant errors or inaccuracies in their publication, they must promptly inform the editor of Scientific Agronomy Journal and cooperate with the editor to correct or retract the publication.
8. Manuscripts must be formatted according to the journal templateFont: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing 12 пт, 1,5 интервал, отступ 1,25 см. В таблицах допускается размер шрифта 10 пт, интервал 1,0. Выравнивание текста по ширине. Общее количество таблиц и рисунков не более 10 штук. Объем статьи, включая список литературы, рисунки, таблицы должен составлять от 10 до 15 страниц.
9. Articles must be formatted using the official template and submitted electronically to the editorial office of Scientific Agronomic Journal via e-mail nazh_journal@vfanc.ru.

1. *Manuscript title
2. *Author's Full Name
   – last name, first name, patronymic in full
   – the place of work of each author
   – e-mail
3. *The abstract should provide a concise summary of the study’s relevance, main objectives, applied approach-es, obtained results, and key conclusions. The abstract should contain between 200 and 250 words
4. *from three to ten reflecting the subject of the study. They must be separated by semicolons
5. Thematic rubricator: UDC, or other library and bibliographic classification and subject indexes;
6. References

Items marked with * are required!

The text of the article should contain mandatory sections:

1. Introduction The Introduction should include a review of the current state of research in the field, high-lighting its relevance and significance. It should emphasize the importance of conducting the study and reference key publications on the topic. The section should conclude with a clear statement of the study’s objectives.
2. Materials and Methods. The Methods should be detailed enough to allow replication in other experimental studies. For widely used methods, references to established protocols are sufficient. However, new meth-ods and protocols must be described in detail. This section should also include: • The software version used in the study, with a bibliographic reference or a link to the official source. • A comprehensive list and description of the experimental materials (e.g., the number of specimens, repetitions, etc.). • Statistical methods applied for data analysis, including sample characteristics, statistical criteria, and the software used for data processing. Studies without statistical data analysis will not be accepted.
3. Results: This section should provide a concise and precise description of the results obtained from the experimental research. The results should not be a verbatim repetition of the data pre-sented in tables and figures. The text must include exact significance values when making comparisons (p = 0.004, p < 0.05). The use of previously published photographs from mono-graphs and other articles is strictly prohibited. An example of the design of tables and figures is presented in the template. If the publication contains cartographic material, then the signatures should be easy to read, I recommend the Arial font, 14 pt+. Graphs, diagrams, diagrams, or any other images, including layouts, must have signed axes, Arial 14+ pt font, 300 DPI quality, and are presented as separate files in *tiff (recommended) or *jpg format. Tables and graphic material are arranged in the MS Word format text according to the meaning of the text of the article and are numbered if there are more than one of them.
4. Discussion. Authors must analyze their results in the context of previous research and draw appropriate conclusions about the significance of the obtained data. References to the literature are re-quired.
5. Conclusion. The final section should summarize the key findings of the study and highlight their scientific contribution. Acknowledgments (If available)
6. References In-text citations should follow the Harvard referencing style, using parentheses (au-thor’s last name, year). If a publication has two authors, list both last names followed by the year: (Gihr, Smith, 2018). For works with three or more authors, use "et al." (Gatsby et al., 2018; Добров и др., 2019). Publications should be cited in chronological order: (Смирнов и др., 2015; Smith, Gatsby, 2018; Антонова, 2020). If multiple works were published in the same year, arrange them alphabetically: (Петров и др., 2019; Goldbeter et al., 2019). If the same author(s) published multiple works in the same year, add lowercase letters ("a", "b", etc.) after the year: (Семенов и др., 2015а, б; Smith, 2017a, b). The order of letter assignment corresponds to the position of the article in the "References" section The "References" section must contain complete bibliographic descriptions of all cited sources in the textOnly peer-reviewed sources should be included, such as journal articles and monographs. All references must be verified, and publication details must be checked on official journal and publisher websites. Citations from textbooks, dissertations, and abstracts are not allowed.Journal Article Citation Format. All authors should be listed, separated by commas (last name and initials should not be separated by a comma, and a period should be placed af-ter each initial). Article title. Journal name. Publication details: year, volume, issue number, page numbers (without spaces, e.g., 2023;5(2):35-42). DOI should be provided at the end of the reference (if available), without a period.
7. Information about authors (in Russian and English) Full Name (in full), academic degrees, position, full name of the organization (common abbreviations such as FSAEI HE are allowed), organization address, email, ORCID.

• Russian State Library
• National Electronic Information Consortium (NEICON)
• Scientific Electronic Library (www.elibrary.ru)
• CyberLeninka (cyberleninka.ru/)
• Chemical Abstract (CAS)

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The editorial board reserves the right to edit and abridge manuscripts, reject submissions that do not comply with these guidelines, and will not return such manuscripts to the authors.

Publication terms are determined by the journal’s financial policy and approved by the Founding Institution.

• Submitted articles must correspond to the scope of the journal (topics outlined in the journal’s sections)
• Articles are accepted based on the results of completed and previously unpublished fundamental or applied research, as well as review articles, problem-oriented papers, original experimental studies, and methodological works;
• All submissions must comply with the journal’s formatting requirements;
• All articles undergo mandatory peer review. The editorial office provides authors with the reviewers’ comments. The final decision to accept an article for publication is made by the editorial board. Returning a manuscript for revision does not imply acceptance for publication. The submission date is considered the date the editorial office receives the final version of the manuscript;
• In case of rejection, the editorial office provides authors with a reasoned explanation;
• Correspondence with authors is conducted through the contact person indicated in the manuscript;
• Publication is free for all categories of authors;
• Each article is assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier);
• Authors do not receive royalties for published materials.

1. All registered manuscripts submitted to the editorial office of the Scientific Agronomic Journal undergo an initial evaluation within 10 business days to ensure that the manuscript meets content and structural requirements;
2. All scientific articles (original, review, discussion, or problem-focused) are subject to mandatory double-blind peer review: reviewers do not know the authors’ identities, and authors do not know the reviewers. Authors receive reviewers’ comments via the journal editor;
3. The review process is conducted by members of the editorial board and editorial council, as well as invited reviewers — leading experts from Russia and other countries;
4. The review period is typically 2–3 weeks;
5. If the review contains recommendations for revisions, the editorial office sends the author the reviewers’ comments with instructions to either incorporate the changes or provide a reasoned rebuttal (partially or fully). The revision process should not exceed two weeks. The revised manuscript is then resubmitted for another round of review.
6. The decision to reject a manuscript is made at a meeting of the editorial board based on the reviewers’ recommendations. Rejected manuscripts will not be reconsidered. Notification of rejection is sent to the author via email;
7. Once the editorial board approves the manuscript for publication, the author is notified and provided with an expected publication timeline;
8. A positive review alone is not sufficient grounds for publication. The final decision is made by the editorial board. In case of disputes, the Editor-in-Chief has the final authority;
9. Original copies of all reviews are retained by the editorial office for five years.

1. The publisher acknowledges that the journal’s purpose is scientific dissemination, not profit generation;
2. The editorial office is responsible for the publication of authors’ materials. Copyright remains with the authors;
3. The journal accepts manuscripts regardless of the authors’ nationality, gender, religious beliefs, origin, citizenship, social status, or political views;
4. Decisions on publication are based on expert evaluations of the accuracy of the data presented and the scientific significance of the work;
5. The editorial board may consult with members of the editorial council and external experts when making publication decisions.
6. The editorial office must not allow publication of previously published work or work that constitutes plagiarism.
7. Editorial corrections made to the manuscript are coordinated with the author;
8. The editorial team supports the prevention of conflicts of interest and ethical violations during publication, addresses complaints, and takes appropriate measures.
9. The editorial staff, editorial board, and experts must maintain confidentiality with respect to submitted manuscripts. Unpublished data must not be used for personal purposes or disclosed to third parties without the author’s written consent.
10. Review reports are provided not only to authors but also upon request from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and/or the Higher Attestation Commission under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.

1. Peer review assists in editorial decisions and helps authors improve their work. After reviewing the manuscript, the reviewer provides a conclusion on whether the article can be published as is, with revisions, after substantial revision (requiring resubmission), or should be rejected. The review report is confidential;
2. Manuscripts must be treated as confidential and must not be shared with third parties without permission from the editorial office. Unpublished data may not be used for personal purposes.
3. Reviewers must provide an objective evaluation of research results; personal criticism of authors is not acceptable.
4. Reviewers must decline to review a manuscript if there is a conflict of interest with the authors, insufficient expertise to assess the results, or inability to complete the review in a timely manner.

1. Authors must present accurate results and an objective discussion of the research conducted. False or deliberately misleading statements are unacceptable.
2. Authors must submit entirely original work; when using materials from other sources, proper citation is required. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
3. Duplicate publication is prohibited. The cover letter must state that the work is being published for the first time. Previously published elements must be cited appropriately. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is unacceptable.
4. The contributions of others must always be acknowledged. Information obtained privately (e.g., through conversations or correspondence) must not be used without written permission. Confidential information must not be used without explicit written consent from its source.
5. Authors must adhere to ethical standards when critiquing others’ research;
6. All individuals who made significant contributions must be listed as co-authors; those who did not contribute should not be included. All co-authors must confirm agreement to publication by signing the manuscript (a scanned copy of the first page with signatures of all authors must be submitted);
7. Authors must cooperate constructively with the editorial office to promptly address identified issues. If authors disagree with reviewers’ comments, they must submit a reasoned response or clarification;
8. If significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered during review or after publication, the author must immediately notify the editorial office.

To maintain publication ethics, all parties involved must avoid conflicts of interest. If a situation arises involving a breach of publication ethics, a mandatory investigation and public clarification of the conflict of interest are required.