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NATURE TIMES

INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE MAGAZINE

ESTABLISHED TO DISSEMINATE QUALITY KNOWLEDGE

Published By
Hindustan Agricultural Research
& Welfare Society
HARWS
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Guidelines for Authors

The Editorial Board of Nature Times International Magazine welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts from scientists, academicians, researchers, extension professionals, students, industry experts, and agricultural practitioners.

Home Guidelines for Authors

Nature Times International Magazine is committed to supporting excellence in scientific writing and disseminating impactful knowledge in Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Authors are encouraged to present their work clearly, concisely and professionally.

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Author Writing Assistance

Nature Times International Magazine is committed to supporting authors in preparing high-quality scientific manuscripts. Authors are encouraged to present their research in a clear, concise, well-structured, and reader-friendly manner.

The Editorial Office may provide limited editorial assistance regarding:

  • Scientific language and grammar
  • Manuscript organization and formatting
  • Clarity, readability, and logical presentation
  • Technical editing and reference formatting
Editorial assistance is intended to improve manuscript presentation and does not alter the originality, scientific content, or authorship. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, authenticity, and integrity of their work.
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Scope of the Magazine

The magazine publishes original articles, review papers, technical notes, case studies, success stories, innovations, expert opinions, conference reports, interviews, and news covering Agricultural Sciences and all Allied Science disciplines, including emerging technologies, climate-smart agriculture, natural farming, biotechnology, sustainability, and rural development.

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Manuscript Quality Standards

Authors should ensure that manuscripts:

  • Present original and scientifically sound work.
  • Have a clear objective, logical structure, and meaningful conclusions.
  • Use correct scientific terminology and professional English.
  • Contain accurate data, proper interpretation, and relevant discussion.
  • Follow ethical research and publication practices.
Well-written manuscripts with strong scientific merit receive priority during editorial evaluation.
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Originality and Publication Ethics

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Submit a plagiarism report with less than 10% similarity.
  • Properly acknowledge all sources.
  • Declare any conflict of interest.
  • Take full responsibility for any AI-assisted content used during manuscript preparation.
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Manuscript Preparation

Maximum 4 pages (up to 2,200 words)
Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx)
Times New Roman, 12 pt
1.5 line spacing
A4 page with standard margins
Maximum 4 authors per manuscript
Article Submission
chiefeditor.nt@gmail.com

Authors are requested to submit their manuscript and all required documents to the above email address for editorial consideration. Only complete submissions that comply with the Nature Times author guidelines will be processed for review and publication.

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Title, Abstract and Keywords

Each manuscript should include:

  • Informative title
  • Author(s) name and affiliation
  • Corresponding author's email and mobile number
  • Abstract (200–250 words)
  • 4–6 keywords
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Figures, Tables and References

  • High-resolution figures and photographs (minimum 300 dpi)
  • Well-formatted tables
  • 5–20 recent references cited consistently
08

Editorial Review Process

Every submission undergoes editorial screening for:

  • Scientific quality
  • Originality
  • Relevance
  • Language quality
  • Compliance with the journal guidelines
The Editorial Board reserves the right to accept, reject, edit, or request revisions. The decision of the Editorial Board shall be final.
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Publication Fee

A publication fee is payable after acceptance unless otherwise notified by the Editorial Office.

Publication Fee ₹495 per accepted manuscript
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Submission

Please submit the following documents:

  • Manuscript (Word format)
  • Plagiarism Report (<10% similarity)
  • High-resolution images (if applicable)
  • Any additional documents requested by the Editorial Office
Submit Your Manuscript
chiefeditor.nt@gmail.com
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After Publication

A PDF copy of the published magazine will be provided to the corresponding author.

We sincerely encourage researchers and professionals to contribute high-quality scientific articles that advance agricultural research, innovation, sustainability, and global knowledge sharing.

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