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Author Guidelines

"Foothill and Mountain Agriculture and Animal Husbandry" is an interdepartmental thematic scientific collection on: crop production, agriculture, feed production, agrochemistry, plant breeding, seed production, plant protection, physiology, biochemistry, animal feeding, nutrition, breeding and animal selection.

"Foothill and Mountain Agriculture and Animal Husbandry" is an open-access scientific print and online publication that publishes materials under Creative Commons license terms. All published content is available on the journal's website and can be used and distributed free of charge. The journal does not charge authors any publication fees.

All manuscripts undergo verification before publication in "Foothill and Mountain Agriculture and Animal Husbandry" to prevent borrowing of text portions from open sources on the Internet.

 

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION PROCESS

How to submit a manuscript. After preparing materials written according to these guidelines, manuscripts should be submitted online in the SUBMISSION section, or to the email address: panakhyd-galia@ukr.net.

File naming rules: Use the surname of the first author in Latin letters (e.g., Ivanenko.docx).

 

TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS

Original Research Articles

The journal publishes articles containing results of original research that have not been previously published or are not under consideration elsewhere. The volume of an original research article should not exceed 20 pages.

Review Articles

Review articles contain a contemporary overview of a specific problem or field in which the author is preferably actively working. The usual division into "materials and methods, results and discussion" may be replaced with a more individualized structure. The volume of a review article should not exceed 25 pages.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUSCRIPT FORMAT AND STRUCTURE

For correct article submission, we recommend using the TEMPLATE.

General formatting requirements

• Page format: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) • Margins: top and bottom – 2.5 cm, left and right – 2.0 cm • Orientation: portrait only • File format: .doc/.docx (Microsoft Word) • Layout: single column • Line spacing: single • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt for the entire article (except title page) • Paragraph indent: 1 cm • Language: mixed languages (Ukrainian and English)

Note: The use of condensed or expanded fonts, automatic numbering, or hyphenation is not allowed. Latin names should be italicized. Use impersonal writing style.

 

TITLE PAGE REQUIREMENTS

The title page must contain: • Publication type • UDC index • Article title (bold font, 14pt, maximum 20 words) • Authors' initials and surnames (12pt) • Bilingual information table (Ukrainian and English, 10pt) including: • Institution name(s) and postal address • Author information: full name and SURNAME, academic degree, ORCID • Funding information

 

ABSTRACT AND KEYWORDS

Abstract requirements:

• Maximum 250 words • Written as continuous text in one paragraph • No references • For articles in Ukrainian: Ukrainian abstract + English title and abstract • For articles in English: English abstract + Ukrainian title and abstract

Keywords: 5-10 words or phrases

 

MAIN TEXT STRUCTURE

The main text must include the following sections (section titles in bold):

Introduction

• Reveal the essence and state of the scientific problem • Justify the relevance and importance of the research • Analyze recent research and publications related to the problem • Identify previously unresolved aspects of the general problem • Clearly formulate the research objective (maximum 3 sources per citation)

Materials and methods

• Describe ethical aspects (especially for animal studies) • Detail the main methods and methodologies • Specify the research location • Indicate statistical processing methods

Results and discussion

• Present the main findings and research results • Include personal ideas and analysis of factual material • Compare with contemporary data • Discuss results with references to similar studies • Compare results with previously published data (maximum 3 sources per citation)

Conclusions

• Present conclusions sequentially, clearly and logically • Correspond to stated objectives • Contain scientific novelty • Do not number conclusions

Figures and tables

• All figures and tables must be placed in the text after their first reference • Sequential numbering in order of appearance • Provide brief descriptive titles • Do not duplicate data between figures and tables • Font size in tables/figures may be smaller than 12pt if necessary • Table notes should be placed below the table (10pt font) • All symbols and abbreviations must be defined in table notes • Width must correspond to text boundaries or be smaller • Center-align all figures and tables • Titles in bold font, justified alignment

Units of measurement and statistical notation

• Use the International System of Units (SI) • Agricultural units are acceptable (hectare, year, degree Celsius, liter) • Statistical significance: P < 0.05, P < 0.01, P < 0.001 • In tables, mark significance levels as *, **, ***

 

REFERENCE LIST

Formatting requirements

• Format according to DSTU 8302:2015 • Arrange alphabetically • Uniform formatting for all sources • Minimum 20 references for original articles • Minimum 50 references for review articles • Primarily cite recent sources (last 10 years) • 50% from international scientometric databases • Maximum 2 self-citations

In-text citations

• Mandatory references to literature sources • Use square brackets for source numbers [1] • Automatic numbering is prohibited

Reference list in English

For Ukrainian sources, provide transliteration using: • Ukrainian: https://www.slovnyk.ua/translit.php or http://translit.kh.ua/ • Follow Ukrainian passport standard transliteration rules

Formatting examples

Journal articles (1-3 authors): Author A. A., Author B. B., Author C. C. Article title. Journal Name. Year. Vol. X, No. Y. P. XX-XX. DOI:

Journal articles (4+ authors): First author et al. Article title. Journal Name. Year. Vol. X, No. Y. P. XX-XX. DOI:

Books (1-3 authors): Author A. A., Author B. B. Book title. City: Publisher, Year. XXX p. DOI:

Books (4+ authors): First author et al. Book title. City: Publisher, Year. XXX p.

 

PUBLICATION TIMELINE

After receiving a reviewed manuscript, authors must review the text and return it to the editorial office within one month.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding manuscript submission requirements, contact the editorial office at: panakhyd-galia@ukr.net

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For examples of proper formatting, refer to articles published in recent journal issues available on our website.

 

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.

Copyright Notice

Authorship and Contributorship Policy

General Provisions

The Publishing House of the Institute of Agriculture of the Carpathian Region adheres to international standards for determining authorship and participation in scientific research. This policy has been developed to ensure transparency, fairness, and recognition of each research participant's contribution. We follow the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authorship Criteria

An author is considered to be a person who meets all four of the following criteria:

  1. Substantial contribution to the conception or design of the research; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of research data;
  2. Drafting the work or critically revising it for important intellectual content;
  3. Final approval of the version to be published;
  4. Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Individuals who meet the first criterion but do not meet all others should be listed in the "Acknowledgments" section as contributors, but not as authors.

Author Order

The order of authors in the manuscript should reflect the relative contribution of each author to the research and preparation of the manuscript. The order of authors should be agreed upon by all authors prior to manuscript submission.

  • The first author is typically the person who made the greatest contribution to the research and preparation of the manuscript.
  • The corresponding author is the person responsible for communication with the journal's editorial office during the submission, review, and publication process, and for ensuring that all administrative requirements of the journal are met.
  • The last author is often the head of the research group or project who provided overall guidance for the research.

Changes in Authorship

Any changes in authorship (addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors) after manuscript submission must be approved by all authors, including those being added or removed. The request for changes must be sent to the editorial office by the corresponding author with:

  1. The reason for the change in the author list;
  2. Written confirmation from all authors (including those being added or removed) that they agree to the changes.

Changes in authorship are not accepted after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.

Contributors

Individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet all four authorship criteria should be listed in the "Acknowledgments" section as contributors. Examples of contributions that by themselves do not qualify for authorship but deserve recognition include:

  • Technical assistance
  • Writing assistance
  • General support
  • Financial and material support
  • Provision of study materials, reagents, patients
  • Language editing or proofreading

Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, all authors assume responsibility for:

  1. Research integrity: All data presented in the manuscript are authentic and obtained in compliance with ethical standards.
  2. Originality of work: The manuscript is original and has not been previously published in another journal (except in the form of abstracts, preprints, or as part of a dissertation).
  3. Copyright: Materials protected by copyright are used with appropriate permission.
  4. Conflict of interest: All potential conflicts of interest are disclosed in the manuscript.
  5. Ethical standards: The research was conducted in compliance with relevant ethical standards and necessary approvals were obtained from ethics committees.

Group Authorship

In cases where research was conducted by a large group or consortium, we recommend:

  1. Identifying authors who meet the authorship criteria and have taken direct responsibility for the manuscript;
  2. Indicating the name of the group as a collective author (e.g., "Droughts Study Consortium of Ukraine");
  3. Listing all members of the group in a note..

Authorship Conflicts of Interest

Authorship disputes that arise before or after publication will be addressed by the editorial office according to COPE recommendations. In the event of an authorship conflict, the journal may:

  1. Suspend review of the manuscript until the dispute is resolved;
  2. Request documentary evidence of each listed person's contribution;
  3. Contact the institutions where the authors work for assistance in resolving the conflict.

Policy Against Honorary Authorship and Ghost Authorship

Our journal strictly prohibits the practices of:

  • Honorary authorship: Including a person who does not meet the authorship criteria due to their status, reputation, or influence.
  • Ghost authorship: Not including a person who made a substantial contribution according to the authorship criteria.

Detection of such practices may lead to rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.

Final Provisions

This policy is designed to ensure fair recognition of the contribution of all participants in scientific research. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all manuscripts submitted to our journals. Any questions regarding authorship should be resolved prior to manuscript submission.

The Publishing House of the Institute of Agriculture of the Carpathian Region reserves the right to make changes to the authorship and contribution policy. All changes will be announced on the journal's official website.

 

Privacy Statement

PRIVACY POLICY

Interdepartmental Thematic Scientific Collection
"Foothill and Mountain Agriculture and Animal Stockbreeding"

General Provisions

The editorial office of the journal "Foothill and Mountain Agriculture and Animal Husbandry" is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personal data of all users in accordance with the requirements of Ukrainian legislation and international standards.

Collection of Personal Data

We collect the following data:

  • Full names of authors and reviewers
  • Email addresses
  • Workplace and position
  • ORCID identifiers
  • Contact information

Data is collected for the purpose of:

  • Ensuring the review process
  • Publishing articles
  • Correspondence with authors
  • Indexing in international databases

Use of Data

Personal data is used exclusively for:

  • Organization of the editorial and publishing process
  • Communication with authors regarding articles
  • Publication of information about authors as part of publications
  • Submission of the journal to international scientometric databases

Confidentiality of Peer Review

  • The review process is confidential
  • Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors
  • Reviewers do not receive information about authors (double-blind peer review)
  • Review materials are stored in the editorial office and are not transferred to third parties

Data Protection

Security measures:

  • Limited access to personal data
  • Data storage on secure servers
  • Regular security system updates
  • Access control for editorial staff

Transfer of Data to Third Parties

Data may be transferred to:

  • International scientometric databases
  • Reviewers (in anonymized form)
  • Partner organizations (only with data owner consent)

Data is NOT transferred to:

  • Commercial organizations
  • For marketing purposes
  • Without written consent of the data owner

User Rights

You have the right to:

  • Receive information about the processing of your data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (except for published articles)

Data Storage

  • Personal data is stored for the necessary period
  • Published data about authors is stored permanently as part of the scientific archive
  • Reviewer data is stored for 5 years
  • Correspondence is stored for 3 years

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The journal website may use cookies for:

  • Improving site functionality
  • Analytics of site visits
  • Ensuring security

Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, contact:

Email: panakhyd-galia@ukr.net

Policy Changes

The editorial office reserves the right to update this policy. Users will be notified of changes through the journal website.