Research Reporting Guidelines Policy

The Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems (JATAFS) is committed to promoting accurate, transparent, complete, and reproducible reporting of research. Authors are encouraged to prepare manuscripts in accordance with internationally recognized reporting guidelines appropriate to their study design.

JATAFS supports the recommendations of the Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research (EQUATOR) Network, which provides reporting guidelines for a wide range of health and biomedical research.

Compliance with appropriate reporting guidelines improves the quality of manuscripts, facilitates peer review, and enhances the reliability of published research.

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1. Purpose

The objectives of this policy are to:

  • Improve the quality of scientific reporting.

  • Promote transparency and reproducibility.

  • Reduce incomplete or selective reporting.

  • Facilitate peer review and editorial assessment.

  • Support international best practices in scholarly publishing.

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2. Scope

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to JATAFS, including:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Clinical Trials

  • Systematic Reviews

  • Meta-Analyses

  • Observational Studies

  • Diagnostic Accuracy Studies

  • Case Reports

  • Animal Studies

  • Quality Improvement Studies

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research

Authors should follow the reporting guideline most appropriate for their study design.

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3. Recommended Reporting Guidelines

JATAFS encourages authors to follow internationally recognized reporting guidelines, including but not limited to:

  • CONSORT – Randomized Controlled Trials

  • CONSORT-AI – Artificial Intelligence Clinical Trials

  • SPIRIT – Clinical Trial Protocols

  • SPIRIT-AI – AI Clinical Trial Protocols

  • PRISMA – Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

  • PRISMA-AI – AI-Related Systematic Reviews

  • STROBE – Observational Studies

  • CARE – Case Reports

  • STARD – Diagnostic Accuracy Studies

  • ARRIVE – Animal Research

  • TRIPOD – Prediction Model Studies

  • TRIPOD-AI – AI-Based Prediction Models

  • CHEERS – Health Economic Evaluations

  • SQUIRE – Quality Improvement Studies

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11. Study-Specific Reporting Expectations

Authors should select the reporting guideline that most closely matches their study design. Where a manuscript includes multiple methodologies, authors are encouraged to comply with all applicable reporting standards.

Where appropriate, manuscripts should include:

  • Study objectives.

  • Participant eligibility criteria.

  • Sample size determination.

  • Data collection methods.

  • Statistical analysis.

  • Outcome measures.

  • Study limitations.

  • Ethical approval information.

  • Data availability statement.

Complete reporting assists readers in critically evaluating the validity and applicability of the research.

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12. Supplementary Materials

Authors are encouraged to submit supplementary materials that improve the transparency and reproducibility of their research.

These may include:

  • Reporting checklists.

  • Flow diagrams.

  • Study protocols.

  • Statistical analysis plans.

  • Additional datasets.

  • Computer code or software scripts.

  • Appendices.

  • Multimedia files.

Supplementary materials may be published alongside the article where appropriate.

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13. Editorial Assessment

During editorial evaluation, editors may assess whether manuscripts adequately comply with relevant reporting guidelines.

Where necessary, the Editorial Office may request:

  • Completion of reporting checklists.

  • Additional methodological details.

  • Clarification of study procedures.

  • Missing statistical information.

  • Supporting documentation.

Failure to provide requested information may delay editorial processing or result in rejection if the scientific quality cannot be adequately assessed.

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14. Peer Review Considerations

Peer reviewers are encouraged to evaluate whether manuscripts:

  • Adequately describe study methods.

  • Clearly report research findings.

  • Present appropriate statistical analyses.

  • Report limitations transparently.

  • Follow recognized reporting guidelines.

  • Support reproducibility.

Reviewer recommendations regarding reporting quality assist the Editorial Office in maintaining high publication standards.

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15. Continuous Improvement

JATAFS encourages authors to adopt emerging reporting standards as scientific methodologies evolve.

The journal will periodically update its recommendations to reflect newly developed reporting guidelines for:

  • Artificial Intelligence research.

  • Digital health technologies.

  • Precision medicine.

  • Integrative medicine.

  • Clinical research.

  • Biomedical sciences.

This approach supports continuous improvement in research quality and transparency.

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16. Policy Review

JATAFS periodically reviews this Research Reporting Guidelines Policy to ensure alignment with international recommendations and evolving best practices.

Updates may reflect guidance issued by:

  • EQUATOR Network

  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

The most current version of this policy will be published on the journal website.

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17. Contact Information

Questions regarding reporting guidelines or manuscript preparation may be directed to:

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

Email: editor@novadexpub.com

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18. Commitment to High-Quality Research Reporting

The Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems (JATAFS) is committed to promoting transparent, accurate, and comprehensive reporting of scientific research.

By encouraging adherence to internationally recognized reporting guidelines, JATAFS seeks to improve the quality, reproducibility, and reliability of published research while supporting evidence-based healthcare and scientific advancement.

The journal encourages authors, reviewers, editors, and institutions to work collaboratively in maintaining the highest standards of scientific reporting and research integrity.

Authors should consult the latest versions of these guidelines when preparing their manuscripts.

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4. EQUATOR Network

JATAFS recommends that authors use resources provided by the EQUATOR Network to identify the most appropriate reporting guideline for their research.

The EQUATOR Network maintains a comprehensive collection of reporting guidelines covering a broad range of health research methodologies.

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5. Reporting Checklists

Authors are encouraged to complete the appropriate reporting checklist before submitting their manuscript.

Where applicable, authors may also submit:

  • Completed reporting checklists.

  • Flow diagrams.

  • Study protocols.

  • Supplementary reporting documents.

Providing these materials may facilitate editorial assessment and peer review.

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6. Artificial Intelligence Studies

Authors reporting AI or Machine Learning research should provide sufficient methodological detail to enable independent evaluation and reproducibility.

Where appropriate, manuscripts should describe:

  • Study objectives.

  • Dataset characteristics.

  • Data preprocessing methods.

  • Model architecture.

  • Training and validation procedures.

  • Performance metrics.

  • External validation.

  • Bias assessment.

  • Model limitations.

  • Clinical applicability.

Transparent reporting is essential for evaluating the safety, effectiveness, and reproducibility of AI systems in healthcare.

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7. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

  • Selecting the appropriate reporting guideline.

  • Preparing manuscripts in accordance with applicable recommendations.

  • Reporting methods and results completely and accurately.

  • Providing additional documentation where requested.

  • Ensuring consistency between submitted data and reported findings.

Following reporting guidelines does not guarantee acceptance but significantly improves the quality and transparency of submitted manuscripts.

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8. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are encouraged to consider whether manuscripts adequately follow relevant reporting guidelines.

Where necessary, reviewers may recommend that authors improve reporting to enhance:

  • Clarity.

  • Completeness.

  • Transparency.

  • Reproducibility.

  • Scientific rigor.

Reviewer recommendations contribute to improving the overall quality of published research.

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9. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors may assess whether submitted manuscripts comply with appropriate reporting guidelines.

Editors may request:

  • Additional methodological information.

  • Reporting checklists.

  • Flow diagrams.

  • Protocols.

  • Clarification of incomplete reporting.

Editorial decisions are based on the overall scientific quality, ethical compliance, and transparency of the submitted research.

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10. Reporting Guideline Compliance

Failure to follow an appropriate reporting guideline does not automatically result in rejection. However, manuscripts with incomplete or inadequate reporting may be returned to the authors for revision before peer review or editorial consideration.

Authors are encouraged to ensure that manuscripts are complete, accurate, and transparent prior to submission.