Open Access Policy

The International Journal for Research in Agricultural and Food Science (IJRAFS) operates under a full open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are made immediately and permanently available online without subscription or access fees. The journal is committed to promoting the free exchange of scientific knowledge and supporting equitable global access to research in agriculture and food science.

All articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). Under this license, users are permitted to read, download, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source. The material may not be used for commercial purposes, and no modifications, adaptations, or derivative works may be made without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. The licensing terms ensure that published content remains freely accessible while protecting the integrity and original form of the scholarly work.

The journal does not impose embargo periods, and all articles are available immediately upon publication. By adhering to internationally recognized open-access standards and ethical publishing practices, IJRAFS supports transparency, academic integrity, and the broad dissemination of scientific research.

To support long-term accessibility and reliable citation, all published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and are archived for permanent availability.

The journal is committed to transparency in its open-access publishing practices and ensures that all information regarding access, copyright, and licensing is clearly stated on the journal website.