Journal of Agricultural Policy & Transformation

Advancing Evidence-Based Policies for Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Transformation

1. Manuscript Categories

• Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting novel findings, typically 3,500–7000 words.

• Review Articles: Systematic and critical assessments of existing research, up to 8,000 words.

• Policy Briefs: Short, evidence-based insights aimed at informing policy, 1,200–2,500 words.

• Short Communications: Concise reports of new research or methods, 1,000–2,000 words.

• Special Issues: Thematic collections coordinated by guest editors.

2. General Formatting Requirements

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format.

• Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced text, with 1-inch margins.

• Include continuous line numbering and page numbers.

• Manuscript should be structured as: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Main text, Acknowledgments, References, Figures, and Tables.

3. Style Guidelines

• References must follow APA 7th edition format.

• Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and cited in the text.

• High-resolution figures (minimum 300 dpi) must be submitted as separate files.

• All measurements must use SI units.

4.  Ethics & Permissions

All submissions must comply with ethical standards for research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data. Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted material. A statement on conflicts of interest and funding sources must be included.

5. Peer Review Process

AgriPaT operates a double-blind peer review process. Submissions are first assessed by the editorial board for scope and quality, and then sent to at least two independent reviewers. The editorial decision will be based on reviewer feedback, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.

6. How to Submit

Manuscripts should be submitted via the AgriPaT online submission system (link to be provided). Authors must create an account, complete all required metadata, and upload their files. A cover letter outlining the manuscript’s contribution to the field should be included.

AgriPaT Manuscript Checklist

1. Title Page

• Title of the Manuscript

• Author Names and Affiliations

• Abstract (250–300 words)

• Keywords (5–7 keywords)

• Acknowledgments

2. Introduction

3. Literature Review / Background

4. Methodology

5. Results

6. Discussion

7. Conclusion and Policy Implications

8. References

9. Tables and Figures (with captions)

Submission Guidelines for Authors