Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines – Jurnal Agrogreen

Jurnal Agrogreen is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications in the field of agronomy and agricultural sciences. Authors are advised to follow the guidelines below carefully when preparing manuscripts for submission.

1. Manuscript Categories

  • Original Research Articles – full reports of original studies (5,000–8,000 words).

  • Review Articles – critical and comprehensive reviews of existing literature (6,000–10,000 words).

  • Short Communications – concise reports on preliminary results or novel techniques (2,000–3,500 words).

2. Language

All manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited.

3. Formatting Guidelines

  • Manuscripts should be typed using Microsoft Word, single-column format, 1.5 line spacing, with 12-point Times New Roman font.

  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.

  • Pages should be numbered consecutively.

4. Manuscript Structure

a. Title Page

  • Title of the article (concise and informative)

  • Full names of all authors

  • Affiliations and email addresses

  • Corresponding author clearly indicated

b. Abstract

  • A structured abstract (150–250 words) summarizing the background, methods, results, and conclusions.

  • Include 3–5 keywords below the abstract.

c. Main Text

Organize the manuscript using the following standard headings:

  • Introduction

  • Materials and Methods

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion

d. Acknowledgments

(Optional) Recognize any funding sources, institutional support, or individuals who contributed but are not authors.

e. References

  • Use APA Style (7th edition) for in-text citations and reference list.

  • Examples:
    Journal Article:
    Smith, J., & Jones, M. (2020). Crop yield under drought conditions. Journal of Agronomy, 12(3), 123–134.
    Book:
    Brown, L. (2018). Soil Management in the Tropics. Academic Press.

5. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and inserted within the text near where they are first referenced.

  • Provide clear, descriptive titles and legends.

  • All figures should be in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • All authors must have significantly contributed to the research.

  • Ethical approval must be obtained for studies involving humans or animals.

7. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. Submissions with plagiarism rates exceeding 20% will be rejected.

8. Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted via the online submission system at:
[Insert Journal Website or Submission Link]

For queries, contact the editorial office at:
[Insert Journal Email]

9. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Currently, there are [no charges / charges of IDR/USD amount] for manuscript submission or publication.