Conflict of Interest Policy

The Journal of Agrometeorology is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, objectivity, and integrity in academic publishing. To uphold these standards, all authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the content, interpretation, or outcome of a manuscript. This policy is particularly relevant to research in agrometeorology, climate–crop interactions, weather-based agricultural advisories, climate change impacts on agriculture, and allied disciplines.

For Authors
Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could potentially affect the objectivity or credibility of their research. Such disclosures include, but are not limited to, financial interests such as research funding, grants, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, royalties, or patents related to the submitted work or its outcomes. Authors should also declare any personal relationships or professional affiliations—such as advisory roles, board memberships, or advocacy positions—that could influence data interpretation or presentation, particularly when promoting specific agrometeorological models, tools, or climate-based agricultural practices. All conflicts of interest must be declared at the time of submission, and a clear statement must be included in the manuscript. If no conflicts exist, authors should explicitly state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

For Reviewers
Reviewers are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may compromise their ability to provide an impartial and unbiased evaluation of a manuscript. This includes any direct or indirect financial, personal, or professional relationships with the authors, competitive or collaborative research interests, or affiliations with institutions, projects, or organizations related to the manuscript’s subject matter. If a reviewer believes that such a conflict could influence their judgment, they must decline the review invitation and promptly inform the editorial office.

For Editors
Editors involved in editorial decision-making must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If an editor has financial, professional, or personal relationships with the authors or entities connected to the manuscript, they must recuse themselves from handling the submission. In such cases, the manuscript will be reassigned to another qualified and impartial editor to ensure fairness and editorial independence.

Managing Conflicts of Interest
When a conflict of interest is identified, the Journal of Agrometeorology takes appropriate steps to safeguard the integrity of the review and publication process.
Transparency is ensured by clearly disclosing relevant conflicts of interest in the published article, where applicable.
Alternative Handling may involve reassignment of reviewers or editors to prevent potential bias.
Ethical Review of declared or suspected conflicts is conducted by the editorial board to ensure that all concerns are adequately addressed in accordance with established ethical guidelines.

Failure to disclose a relevant conflict of interest may result in rejection of the manuscript, withdrawal during the review process, or retraction after publication. The Journal of Agrometeorology is dedicated to maintaining the credibility, objectivity, and scientific value of all published work, and adherence to this conflict of interest policy is essential to achieving these goals.

By ensuring full disclosure and transparency, the Journal of Agrometeorology continues to promote ethical, unbiased, and high-quality research that advances the science and application of agrometeorology at the national level.