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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • 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.

Articles

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Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

Agricultural and Biotechnological Reflections (ABR) is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, readers, and all other stakeholders. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with data protection regulations and best practices. By interacting with our journal, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

2. Information We Collect

ABR collects the following types of personal information:

  • For Authors:

    • Name, affiliation, contact details (email, address, phone number)
    • Manuscript and submission details (title, abstract, keywords, etc.)
    • Article processing charges (APC) payment information
    • Co-author details (if applicable)

  • For Reviewers:

    • Name, affiliation, contact details (email, address, phone number)
    • Review history and reviewer comments
    • Conflicts of interest disclosure

  • For Subscribers and Readers:

    • Contact information (if subscribing to email alerts or newsletters)
    • Interaction data (views, downloads, and citation activity related to published articles)

We may also collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and access times for site usage analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

ABR uses the collected information for the following purposes:

  • For Authors:
    • To facilitate manuscript submission, review, and publication
    • To communicate decisions, revisions, and publication status
    • To process payments related to article processing charges (APCs)
  • For Reviewers:
    • To facilitate the peer review process
    • To communicate review requests, feedback, and decisions
  • For Subscribers and Readers:
    • To send updates on new issues, articles, or related content
    • To provide access to articles, journals, and other content
  • General Use:
    • To improve journal operations, user experience, and website performance
    • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
    • To respond to inquiries or customer service requests

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

ABR will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal data in the following situations:

  • With service providers: We may share personal data with third-party service providers who help operate the journal (e.g., for payment processing, hosting services, technical support, etc.). These service providers are obligated to keep your data confidential.

  • With peer reviewers: If you are an author, your manuscript and personal information (including co-authors) will be shared with selected peer reviewers for the purpose of manuscript evaluation. Reviewers will only have access to the necessary information required for the review process.

  • As required by law: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the safety of our users, or enforce our journal policies.

5. Data Security

ABR takes the security of your personal information seriously and implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encrypted communications, and access controls.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ABR uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve site functionality.

  • Types of cookies we use:
    • Essential cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the website (e.g., login or session management).
    • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site, which helps improve content and design.

Users can control the use of cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you request to delete or withdraw your data, we will retain it only as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as processing payment transactions.

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Access your data: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Rectify your data: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Withdraw consent: You may withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data at any time.
  • Request deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Opt-out of marketing communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing or subscription-related emails at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

9. International Transfers

If you are located outside the country where Agricultural and Biotechnological Reflections operates, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, and stored in, countries with data protection laws that may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By submitting your personal information, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to the Privacy Statement

ABR reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes to this Privacy Statement will be posted on the journal’s website with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or how your data is being handled, please contact us at:

Email: [insert contact email]
Postal Address: [insert postal address]