Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. Aims and Scope

The Revista Agroambiental publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, technical notes, and experience reports in the fields of Agricultural Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with a focus on sustainability, technological innovation, and rural development, particularly in the context of Mozambique and Southern Africa.

Priority is given to manuscripts addressing: sustainable agricultural production; soil and water management and conservation; irrigation and renewable energy applied to rural settings; geoprocessing and precision agriculture; climate change and agricultural adaptation; food security and agro-industrial value chains; public policies for sustainable development.

2. Languages

Manuscripts are accepted in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Regardless of the language of the manuscript, the title, abstract, and keywords must be provided in both Portuguese and English.

3. Contribution Types

Word counts include the main text, excluding title, abstract, keywords, tables, captions, and references.

4. Manuscript Formatting

• Word processor: Microsoft Word (.docx) or compatible format
• Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Page numbers: centred in the footer
• Paper size: A4

Manuscripts must be submitted without any author identification in the text, file properties, or metadata, in order to ensure double-blind peer review.

5. Manuscript Structure

5.1 Original Article

Title (in Portuguese and English); abstract and keywords (in Portuguese and English); introduction; material and methods; results and discussion; conclusions; acknowledgements (optional); references; appendices (if applicable).

5.2 Systematic Review

Title; abstract and keywords; introduction; review methodology; results; discussion; conclusions; references.

5.3 Technical Note and Experience Report

Title; abstract and keywords; introduction; description; final remarks; references.

6. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must be between 150 and 250 words, written as a single paragraph, without citations, and concisely presenting the objective, methodology, main results, and conclusions of the work.

Between 3 and 6 keywords must be provided, separated by semicolons, and should not repeat words already contained in the title.

7. Figures and Tables

Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript body, at approximately the position where they should appear, numbered sequentially with Arabic numerals. Table titles are placed above the table; figure captions are placed below. All figures and tables must be referenced in the text.

Figures must also be submitted as separate files in TIFF or JPEG format, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

Tables must be editable (not submitted as images).

Scientific names of species must be written in italics and follow the nomenclature validated by the International Plant Names Index (IPNI) or an equivalent recognised taxonomic database.

8. In-text Citations

The journal adopts the author-date system (Harvard style). Examples:

• One author: Silva (2020) or (Silva, 2020)
• Two authors: Silva and Machava (2019) or (Silva & Machava, 2019)
• Three or more authors: Hofiço et al. (2014) or (Hofiço et al., 2014)
• Multiple citations: (Aguiar, 2017; Neri, 2003; Ribeiro et al., 2008)

In-text citations must correspond exactly to entries in the reference list. Citations of works not included in the reference list, and references not cited in the text, are not accepted.

9. References

References must be listed at the end of the manuscript in alphabetical order by the first author's surname, following APA 7th edition format. Examples:

Journal article: Hofiço, N. S. (2014). Suficiência amostral para uma floresta de miombo no distrito de Mocuba, província da Zambézia, em Moçambique. Revista Floresta, 44(2), 215–224. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book: Altieri, M. (2002). Agroecology: Scientific basis for a sustainable agriculture. Westview Press.

Book chapter: Almeida, D. S. (2016). Some principles of natural succession applied to the recovery process. In D. S. Almeida (Ed.), Environmental restoration of the Atlantic Forest (3rd ed., pp. 23–44). UESC.

Institutional report: MITADER. (2018). National forest inventory of Mozambique. Ministry of Land, Environment and Rural Development.

10. Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a preliminary editorial assessment to verify compliance with these guidelines and suitability for the journal's scope. Manuscripts approved at this stage are sent for double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.

Based on the reviewers' reports, the editorial decision may be: (a) accepted without modifications; (b) accepted with minor revisions; (c) major revision required; (d) rejection. The decision is communicated to authors electronically via the OJS system.

11. Ethics and Originality

Submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished, and must not be under simultaneous consideration by another journal. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools. In cases of plagiarism or data fabrication/falsification, the manuscript will be rejected and the authors notified.

Studies involving human subjects or animals must state approval by a competent ethics committee.

12. Open Access and Fees

The Revista Agroambiental adopts an immediate open access policy. No submission or publication fees (APC — Article Processing Charge) are charged, unless a future policy is duly announced.

Articles are published under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licence, allowing sharing and reuse with proper attribution.

13. Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the OJS system available at: www.revistas.pelagramz.com