Author Name Change Policy

The Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems (JATAFS) recognizes that authors may wish to update their names on published articles for personal, legal, cultural, or professional reasons. The journal is committed to supporting authors while maintaining the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record.

JATAFS will consider requests for author name changes in accordance with this policy and applicable publishing standards.

This policy is aligned with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and international best practices in scholarly publishing.

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1. Purpose

The objectives of this policy are to:

  • Respect authors' identity and personal circumstances.

  • Maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

  • Protect author privacy.

  • Provide a transparent process for name change requests.

  • Support accurate attribution of scholarly work.

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2. Scope

This policy applies to all articles published in JATAFS, including:

  • Original Research Articles.

  • Review Articles.

  • Case Reports.

  • Short Communications.

  • Editorials.

  • Letters to the Editor.

  • Other published article types.

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3. Reasons for Name Change

Authors may request a name change for reasons including, but not limited to:

  • Marriage or divorce.

  • Legal name change.

  • Gender transition.

  • Cultural or religious reasons.

  • Correction of a publishing error.

  • Other legitimate personal or professional reasons.

Authors are not required to disclose sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to verify the request.

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4. Request Procedure

Requests should be submitted by the corresponding author or the affected author directly to the Editorial Office.

The request should include:

  • The published article title.

  • DOI of the article (if available).

  • Current published name.

  • Requested updated name.

  • Contact information.

  • Supporting documentation if required by the Editorial Office.

Requests will be handled confidentially.

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5. Editorial Assessment

The Editorial Office will review each request to ensure:

  • The identity of the requester has been verified.

  • The request is legitimate.

  • The proposed change does not compromise the integrity of the scholarly record.

Additional information may be requested where necessary.

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6. Updating Published Articles

Where a request is approved, JATAFS may update:

  • The author's name in the online article.

  • Article metadata.

  • DOI metadata deposited with Crossref.

  • Indexing metadata where applicable.

The journal will make reasonable efforts to ensure consistency across its publishing platform.

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7. Privacy and Confidentiality

JATAFS respects the privacy of authors requesting name changes.

The journal will:

  • Handle requests confidentially.

  • Avoid unnecessary public disclosure of previous names.

  • Protect personal information in accordance with the journal's Privacy Statement and applicable laws.

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8. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors requesting a name change are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate information.

  • Confirming their identity when requested.

  • Cooperating with the Editorial Office during the review process.

  • Notifying co-authors where appropriate.

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9. Responsibilities of the Editorial Office

The Editorial Office is responsible for:

  • Reviewing requests fairly and confidentially.

  • Updating article and metadata records where approved.

  • Maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

  • Communicating the outcome of the request to the author.

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10. Contact Information

Requests regarding author name changes should be submitted to:

Editorial Office
Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems (JATAFS)
Novadex Publications

Email: editor@novadexpub.com

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11. Commitment to Respectful Scholarly Publishing

The Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems (JATAFS) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable publishing environment.

By providing a transparent process for author name changes, JATAFS supports accurate scholarly attribution while respecting the privacy, identity, and professional recognition of its authors.