Editorial and Publication Process

1. Purpose and Scope of Application

1.1. Purpose
This document outlines the procedures and steps for receiving, reviewing, and approving scientific articles submitted for publication in the Journal of Agriculture and Environment.

1.2. Scope of Application
Applicable to staff, doctoral candidates, graduate students, technicians, and undergraduates from universities, research institutes, as well as organizations both domestic and international. Enterprises and collaborators with an interest in the fields of agriculture and the environment are also encouraged to participate.

2. Editorial Process

2.1. Submission Requirements

2.1.1. Manuscript Requirements

  • The article must be scientific, original, and unpublished in any other journal or publication.

  • Review articles should not exceed 13 pages; original research articles should not exceed 12 A4 pages, including references. Articles may be written in Vietnamese (to be published in the Vietnamese section) or in English (to be published in the English section). The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with line spacing set to 1.2 (Paragraph → Line Spacing → Multiple at 1.2).

  • The structure of the article must include:

    1. Title in both Vietnamese and English, full names of authors, institutional affiliations, corresponding author's contact information (mailing address, email, and phone number).

    2. Abstract in both Vietnamese and English, not exceeding 350 words, written in one paragraph without line breaks, font size 10 (the abstract must be consistent in both languages in content and meaning, following international formatting standards).

    3. Introduction

    4. Materials and Methods

    5. Results and Discussion

    6. Conclusion

    7. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

    8. References: cited in order of appearance using square brackets [1], [2]..., and listed accordingly in the reference section. References not in English must be translated into English with the original language noted in parentheses.

  • Sections must be numbered as follows: 1, 1.1, 1.1.1…; sections such as the abstract, acknowledgments, and references should not be numbered. Appendices may be included.

2.1.2. Submission Method
Manuscripts must be submitted via the Journal's online system: http://tapchinongnghiep.vn or http://tapchikhoahoc.nnmt.net.vn. Submissions not complying with the above regulations will not be considered.

2.2. Review and Approval Steps

Step 1: Initial Submission and Screening

  • Based on the publication plan and editorial needs, editorial staff solicit or receive submissions.

  • Upon submission via the online system, the editorial board conducts an initial review to ensure the manuscript meets the Journal’s formatting and content requirements.

  • Author information, authorship, research ethics, and plagiarism will also be checked (supplementary guidelines attached). Authors will receive email confirmation upon successful submission. If accepted for further review, the article will be assigned a code and proceed to the next stage.

Step 2: Editorial Board Consultation and Peer Review Assignment

  • After passing the initial screening, the article is referred to relevant editorial board members for opinion.

  • The editorial leadership conducts a preliminary evaluation. If approved, the manuscript is assigned to qualified peer reviewers under a double-blind review system.

  • Reviewers must have expertise in the subject area, possess reputable academic records, and have no personal or institutional affiliation with the authors. Authors may suggest potential reviewers, but the final decision rests with the Journal.

  • For English-language articles, reviewers must have published in English and be experienced in reviewing scientific English content.

Step 3: Peer Review Process

  • Reviewers assess the scientific content and originality of the manuscript using the Journal’s standard review form.

  • Comments and evaluation must be signed and dated, then returned to the editorial office.

Step 4: Editorial Decision Based on Review

  • Based on reviewer feedback, authors revise their manuscripts as required. Authors will receive one of the following outcomes:

    • Accepted

    • Minor/Major Revisions: Authors revise according to reviewer comments; the process may repeat until approval.

    • Rejected

  • The reviewer and editorial board may request multiple revisions. Authors must clearly state how revisions were made.

  • For English articles, the editorial team will further edit and proofread the final version to ensure international standards.

Step 5: Final Approval and Publication

  • Editors prepare a list of accepted articles for approval by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized Deputy Editor.

  • Upon approval, manuscripts are sent to production for layout and publication. This step typically takes 5–10 working days.

2.3. Publication Timeline

The time from submission to publication depends on review duration, author revisions (which may involve multiple rounds), and the Journal’s publication schedule.

2.4. Notification of Results

  • Authors will be informed whether their article is accepted or rejected. In case of rejection, reasons will be clearly communicated, and authors may respond or appeal.

  • Accepted articles will be published in both print and electronic formats.